Biomedical Engineering, MS
Are you ready to advance your biomedical engineering career? Accelerate your technical knowledge through specialized coursework and tailored electives. You graduate ready for numerous opportunities to help drive innovation in health care.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Biomedical Engineering master's description
The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering offers you a graduate program leading to the Master of Science in biomedical engineering.
You have the opportunity to study:
- biomaterials, biosensors, biomarkers and biomimetic materials
- biomedical imaging
- molecular, cellular and tissue engineering
- neural and rehabilitation engineering
- synthetic and systems biology
The biomedical engineering program offers an accelerated BSE/MS program in biomedical engineering if you are a student in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program and have maintained a GPA of 3.25 (scale is 4.00 = "A") into your junior year. The program allows up to 15 credit hours of graduate-level coursework taken during the senior year to be applied toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Why study biomedical engineering at ASU?
The MS program in biomedical engineering combines flexible academic pathways with hands-on learning and faculty-guided research. You can explore emerging areas of the field, such as biomaterials, medical imaging, neural engineering and intelligent biomedical systems, while connecting with ASU¿s engineering and health innovation ecosystem.
Additional details
Shape your experience through the BME Graduate Student Advisory Board, a formal channel for graduate student feedback, representation and engagement within the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering. You can also connect through research seminars, lab groups, professional conferences, Fulton Schools career development programs, entrepreneurship resources and industry networking events.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours - course-based master's, or
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (BME 593)
COURSE-BASED OPTION Required Core (3 credit hours) Advanced Biomedical Fundamentals (15 credit hours) General Electives (12 credit hours) OPTIONS WITH CULMINATING EXPERIENCE Required Core (3 credit hours) Advanced Biomedical Fundamentals (12 credit hours) Biomedical Engineering Seminar (2 or 3 credit hours) General Electives (6 or 9 credit hours) Culminating Experience (4 or 6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information All candidates pursuing a master's degree in biomedical engineering are required to complete an approved plan of study. Special course requirements for the different areas of study are established by the faculty. A candidate whose undergraduate degree is in a field other than biomedical engineering may be required to complete more credit hours than those listed for the program.
BME 510 Biomechanics/Human Physical Capability (3)
BME 510 Biomechanics/Human Physical Capability (3)
BME 591 Topic: Bioengineering Sem (2 or 3)
BME 593 Applied Project (4) or
BME 599 Thesis (6)
The course-based option is ideal for students seeking a fast, flexible path to industry through advanced technical training, especially those with prior industry experience who are looking to supplement their skills. The applied project option is designed for students interested in solving real-world biomedical problems through a practical project. The thesis option is best suited for students pursuing research careers or doctoral study and offers in-depth experience in hypothesis-driven investigation.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Evaluate quantitative problems in biomedical engineering through the application of statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and image processing techniques relevant to the field.
- Effectively communicate complex biomedical engineering concepts to an interdisciplinary audience.
- Independently plan, develop and execute a research- or design-oriented project in biomedical engineering to advance study in the field.
Evaluate quantitative problems in biomedical engineering through the application of statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and image processing techniques relevant to the field.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 06/01 | Final* |
| Session A/C | In Person | 12/01 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 10/01 | Final* |
| Session A/C | In Person | 06/01 | Priority* |
*A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Admission Services by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this biomedical engineering master's degree prepares you for
Professionals who specialize in biomedical engineering research areas are in high demand by local, national and international employers across sectors and industries, including business, academia, health care, government and research.
Career examples include:
- biochemical engineer
- bioinformatics scientist
- biomedical engineer
- geneticist
- health sciences manager
- medical scientist
- molecular biologist
- nanosystems engineer
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Harrington Bioengineering Program
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ECG 334
sbhse.advising@asu.edu
480-965-3028
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
