Thesis Master of Science Degree (M.S.) in Biomedical Engineering

Jump start your research career

Our thesis master of science (M.S.) degree program provides a strong foundation in biomedical engineering, engineering science and a foundational research experience to positioning our graduates for a biomedical engineering research career.

The thesis M.S. is a 30-credit program with an in-depth research experience that culminates in the defense of a scientific or engineering thesis in the field of biomedical engineering. The course options are flexible and tailored to the career goals and research focus of the student. Students in the thesis program will work closely with a research advisor and a thesis committee to define a cutting-edge research question in biomedical engineering. The program is ideal for engineers and scientists with a B.S. degree who are seeking the tools and experience to start a professional research career.

Thesis M.S. Course Requirements

Timeline to complete the thesis M.S. in Biomedical Engineering

The program is flexible to meet the research and career goals of our students. A typical thesis M.S. student will take two years to complete the program and defend their thesis.

Application Deadlines

The deadline to apply for the fall semester is July 15. The spring application deadline is December 15.

Application Criteria

Bachelor of Science Degree

Prior to beginning the program, all applicants must have obtained a bachelor of science degree or equivalent from an accredited university or institution. Engineering, science, mathematics and life science degrees are strongly preferred.

Course Requirements

All applicants must have successfully completed at least one programming course (preferably Matlab) and one differential equations course.

GPA

GPA expectations for applicants are 3.0 or higher. Lower scores will be considered under special circumstances or if other aspects of the application are deemed considerably strong.

Letters of Recommendation

Two strong letters of recommendation are required in addition to the completed application. We recommend that these be submitted by a faculty member or mentor who knows you well and can attest to your work, research, or academic merit.

It is also recommended that all applicants have knowledge of differential equations and some computer programming experience.

To Apply

Visit the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School website and apply to the “BME MS” program.

Tuition

Tuition fees for Pennsylvania residents and non-Pennsylvania residents or international students can be found here. Typical program is full time fall and spring semesters and 2 credits in the summer.