Master of Science (M.S.) in Bioengineering

Earn a Master of Science degree with interdisciplinary curriculum and research. Find information about the degree program, funding, and research opportunities.

The M.S. curriculum 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 your research specialty. As an M.S. student, you will be involved in the design and regulatory approval of advanced medical technologies, as well as the manufacturing of health care products. Your research will be guided by your advisor, and lead to the development and defense of a thesis. Funding opportunities are available for Master of Science students.

Curriculum

The M.S. curriculum 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 and provides flexibility to support your research specialty. For more information see the curriculum sheet.

Strengths of the Program Include:

  1. Research leading to major advances in the health care field
  2. Nationally and internationally recognized faculty from thirteen departments
  3. Regulatory issues and approval processes with animal and human subjects
  4. Conducting research in state-of-the-art facilities, including the nationally renowned Veterinary Teaching Hospital
  5. A community of innovators on the cutting-edge of research in cancer, orthopaedics, cardiovascular disease, nanotechnology, biosensors, and more