Program Overview

Biomedical Engineering Master's Degree Program (MS)

The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering merges the strengths of clinical and bioscience researchers with the excellence in engineering, artificial intelligence, life sciences, and biomaterials to pioneer solutions to cutting-edge problems in medicine and health.

Program Overview

The Biomedical Engineering master's program is a joint program with the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. This graduate program has emphases in the following areas:

• Biomaterials
• Biomechanics
• Bioimaging The biological areas covered are orthopedics/dental tissues, cardiovascular systems, and neural systems.

Research

Multidisciplinary research is mostly translational, with applications in medicine. Current students in the program perform research on biomaterials, biomechanics, or bioimaging, with applications in orthopedics, cardiovascular, or neurology. Examples of current research areas of focus are:

• Tissue engineering and drug deliveries for bone and cardiovascular applications
• Brain MRI
• Bone mechanics
• Cardiovascular mechanics
• Dental materials
• Biosensors
• Cellular engineering
• Tissue-implant interfaces

Admission & Application Requirements

Applications are submitted through the university's graduate application. Required documents include:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program
• Transcripts from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
• Credential Evaluation if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions
• English Language Proficiency: 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100
• Purpose Statement
• Resume
• 2 academic or professional references

Application Deadlines

Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents, and letters of recommendation must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.

• Spring 2026: October 1 (Priority and Domestic)
• Summer 2026: Not Available
• Fall 2026: June 1 (Priority and Domestic)
• Spring 2027: October 1 (Priority and Domestic)
• Summer 2027: Not Available

Funding Opportunities

Resources are available for funding opportunities.

Career Options

The university prepares students for future careers that are in demand. Possible careers include those related to the fields of biomaterials, biomechanics, and bioimaging, with applications in orthopedics, cardiovascular, or neurology.

Course Offerings & Schedule

This program is housed at the Main Campus, with courses also being held at the Health Science Center. All Biomedical Engineering courses are offered during the day.

Program Contacts

• Graduate Advisor of Record: Amina Qutub, PhD
• Program Coordinators: Marcus Webster, Leslie Sanchez