Program Overview

Master of Science in Bioengineering

The Master of Science in Bioengineering is a research-based degree that requires the completion of a thesis. The program includes core courses in advanced mathematics and statistics, bioengineering, and biomolecular technology, as well as technical electives chosen from numerous engineering and life science courses. The curriculum is designed to provide flexibility and support students' research specialties.

Strengths of the Program

• Research leading to major advances in healthcare fields
• Nationally and internationally recognized faculty from over a dozen departments
• Coverage of regulatory issues and approval processes with animal and human subjects
• Conducting research in state-of-the-art facilities, including the nationally renowned Veterinary Teaching Hospital
• Community of innovators on the cutting-edge of research in cancer, orthopaedics, cardiovascular diseases, nanotechnology, biosensors, and more

Curriculum Requirements

The Master of Science in Bioengineering curriculum includes core courses and technical electives. The program is designed to provide flexibility and support students' research specialties.

Admission Criteria

For full consideration into the Master of Science in Bioengineering program, applicants must have completed:

• Calculus 1, 2, and 3
• Physics 1 and 2 (calculus-based preferred)
• Ordinary Differential Equations
• A semester of Life Science
• Have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

An applicant may be conditionally admitted if missing only one of the prerequisite courses listed above (and must complete that course the first semester in the program).

Application Process

To apply for admission, applicants must:

1. Complete the online application
2. Submit supporting documents, including:

• Professional resume or vita
• Statement of purpose
• Names of three references (who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation)

3. Pay the application fee
4. Contact previous institutions to request official transcripts be sent to Colorado State University

Graduate Funding

The School of Biomedical Engineering provides a number of funding opportunities for Ph.D. and M.S. students. Most Ph.D. students and many M.S. students have full funding (including tuition and a monthly stipend) from the School or a specific core faculty member and their lab.

Types of Aid Available

• Grants and Research Centers
• Graduate Research Assistantships for First Year Lab Rotations
• Graduate Research Assistantships
• Graduate Teaching Assistantships

Additional Funding Opportunities

Additional fellowship and scholarship resources are available. Colorado State University-sponsored resources and financial aid opportunities are also available.

FAQs

• What is the difference between the Master of Engineering and Master of Science degree?
  • The Master of Engineering degree is a coursework-only degree program, while the Master of Science degree is a research-based degree that requires the completion of a thesis.
• How do I choose a faculty advisor?
  • Graduate students will select an advisor based on their research interests.
• Who makes up my committee?
  • The committee must consist of at least three faculty members, including the advisor, one or more additional members from the department, and one member from an outside department.

Cost of Living Considerations

Fort Collins, Colorado, has a unique cost of living. Resources are available to help compare the cost of living in Fort Collins to other cities across the country.

Research Areas

The School of Biomedical Engineering has a community of innovators on the cutting-edge of research in various areas, including cancer, orthopaedics, cardiovascular diseases, nanotechnology, biosensors, and more.