Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Biomedical Engineering), MS
Explore the intersection of intelligent systems and medical science to advance the next generation of health care technology. You'll learn to design autonomous and assistive devices that enhance diagnostics, rehabilitation and treatment, contributing to innovation that can transform medical practice and improve patient outcomes.
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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
The biomedical engineering concentration is one of six concentrations in the multidisciplinary Master of Science program in robotics and autonomous systems, which emphasizes robotics, controls, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and related fields. This concentration is appropriate if you wish to focus on applications in biomedical engineering.
This is an advanced degree that emphasizes competency in the rapidly growing fields of robotics and autonomous systems as well as with applications in biomedical engineering and medicine.
You work at the interface of technology and medicine on challenges that are critical to the advancement of health and scientific discovery.
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 and a portfolio, or
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (BME 593)
Required Core (6 credit hours) Concentration (6 credit hours) Electives or Research (12-18 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0-6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Students should see the academic unit for the approved concentration coursework and the available elective or research courses. Elective or research coursework must be selected from among the courses listed for the other concentrations. Additional electives must be graduate courses in science, engineering, mathematics or others approved by the graduate program committee.
MAE 501 Linear Algebra in Engineering (3) or RAS 501 Applied Linear Algebra for Engineers (3)
MAE 547 Modeling and Control of Robots (3) or RAS 545 Robotic Systems I (3)
BME 593 Applied Project (3) or
BME 599 Thesis (6) or
portfolio (0)
Students are required to select one of the approved culminating experiences for the concentration.
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 are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, science, mathematics or a related 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 current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)®, or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026 in a testing center; 6.5 on the IELTS; or 105 on the Duolingo English test.
Paying for college
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Graduates are prepared for doctoral study and for industrial positions in numerous and varied industries, such as manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, defense and health care.
Contact information
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Harrington Bioengineering Program
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ECG 334
sbhse.advising@asu.edu
480-965-3028
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