Students accepted to the Master of Science in Bioengineering program have three concentrations from which to choose:
- Concentration 1: Biomedical Devices and Bioimaging
- Concentration 2: Cell and Tissue Engineering
- Concentration 3: Biomechanics
Concentrations
A concentration is required. Each concentration has between two and three required courses and a list of technical electives. Students should select two to five courses, depending on the concentration and whether he or she selects the thesis option, project option, or course-only option (please consult the detailed requirements for each concentration).
Concentration in Biomedical Devices and Bioimaging
The biomedical devices and bioimaging concentration is appropriate for students interested in the design of biomedical devices, as well as biomedical imaging and signal processing. Three courses are required for all students in this concentration, Design of Biomedical Instrumentation (BIOE 5810), Design, Manufacture, and Evaluation of Medical Devices (BIOE 5250), and Biomedical Imaging (BIOE 5235).
Concentration in Cell and Tissue Engineering
The cell and tissue engineering concentration is appropriate for students interested in molecular, cell, and tissue engineering. Two courses Molecular Bioengineering (BIOE 5410) and Cellular Engineering (BIOE 5420) are required of all cell and tissue engineering students. There is an extensive list of approved technical electives to choose from to complete the degree.
Concentration in Biomechanics
Students who join the biomechanics concentration will cover multiscale mechanics, including whole-body movement, mechanical properties of biomaterials, and fluid mechanics of physiological fluids.
Graduate Certificate Options
Students enrolled in a master's degree have the opportunity to also pursue one of the many engineering graduate certificate options in addition to or in combination with the MS degree. Students should consult their faculty advisor regarding these options.
Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership
Master's Degree in Bioengineering with Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership
Students may complete a Master of Science in Bioengineering in addition to earning a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership. Students must apply and be admitted to the Gordon Engineering Leadership Program in order to pursue this option. The program requires fulfillment of the 16-semester-hour-curriculum required to earn the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership, which includes an industry-based challenge project with multiple mentors. The integrated 33-semester-hour degree and certificate will require 17 hours of advisor-approved bioengineering technical courses.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated. Note: This major requires a concentration: biomedical devices and bioimaging, cell and tissue engineering, or biomechanics. Consult your college administrator.
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar | ||
| BIOE 7390 | Seminar 1 | 0 |
| Required Core | ||
| A grade of C or higher is required in each course: | ||
| BIOE 6100 | Medical Physiology | 4 |
| BIOE 6000 | Principles of Bioengineering 1 | 1 |
Concentrations
Complete one of the following three concentrations:
Biomedical Devices and Bioimaging Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| A grade of C or higher is required. | ||
| BIOE 5235 | Biomedical Imaging | 4 |
| BIOE 5250 | Design, Manufacture, and Evaluation of Medical Devices | 4 |
| BIOE 5810 | Design of Biomedical Instrumentation | 4 |
| Coursework Option | ||
| Complete 16 semester hours from the course list. | 16 | |
| Project Option | ||
| BIOE 7890 | Master’s Project | 4 |
| Complete 12 semester hours from the course list. | 12 | |
| Thesis Option | ||
| Complete the following (repeatable) course twice: | 8 | |
| Thesis | ||
| Complete 8 semester hours from the course list. | 8 | |
| Course List | ||
| Dynamical Systems in Biological Engineering | ||
| Biomedical Optics | ||
| Biomaterials | ||
| Design of Implants | ||
| Micro- and Nanofabrication | ||
| Optics for Engineers | ||
| Linear Systems Analysis | ||
| Complex Variable Theory and Differential Equations | ||
| Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes | ||
| Finite Element Method | ||
| Nanomedicine Research Techniques | ||
Cell and Tissue Engineering Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| A grade of C or higher is required. | ||
| BIOE 5410 | Molecular Bioengineering | 4 |
| BIOE 5420 | Cellular Engineering | 4 |
| Coursework Option | ||
| Complete 19-20 semester hours from the course list. | 19-20 | |
| Project Option | ||
| BIOE 7890 | Master’s Project | 4 |
| Complete 15-16 semester hours from the course list. | 15-16 | |
| Thesis Option | ||
| Complete the following (repeatable) course twice: | 8 | |
| Thesis | ||
| Complete 11-12 semester hours from the course list. | 11-12 | |
| Course List | ||
| Dynamical Systems in Biological Engineering | ||
| Design, Manufacture, and Evaluation of Medical Devices | ||
| Principles and Applications of Tissue Engineering | ||
| The Cell as a Machine | ||
| Stem Cell Engineering | ||
| Biomaterials | ||
| Stem Cells and Regeneration | ||
| Molecular Cell Biology | ||
| Nanomedicine Research Techniques | ||
| Nano/Biomedical Commercialization: Concept to Market | ||
Biomechanics Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| A grade of C or higher is required. | ||
| Complete two of the following courses: | 8 | |
| Physiological Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Computational Biomechanics | ||
| Multiscale Biomechanics | ||
| Musculoskeletal Biomechanics | ||
| Coursework Option | ||
| Complete 20 semester hours from the course list. | 20 | |
| Project Option | ||
| BIOE 7890 | Master’s Project | 4 |
| Complete 16 semester hours from the course list. | 16 | |
| Thesis Option | ||
| Complete the following (repeatable) course twice: | 8 | |
| Thesis | ||
| Complete 12 semester hours from the course list. | 12 | |
| Course List | ||
| Dynamical Systems in Biological Engineering | ||
| The Cell as a Machine | ||
| Multidisciplinary Approaches in Motor Control | ||
| Physiological Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Computational Biomechanics | ||
| Multiscale Biomechanics | ||
| Biomaterials | ||
| Linear Systems Analysis | ||
| Complex Variable Theory and Differential Equations | ||
| Advanced Mechanics of Materials | ||
| Dynamics and Mechanical Vibration | ||
| Finite Element Method | ||
| Control Systems Engineering | ||
| Musculoskeletal Biomechanics | ||
| Elasticity and Plasticity | ||
| Advanced Finite Element Method | ||
| Continuum Mechanics and Nonlinear FEM | ||
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
32 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
| 1 | Seminar and Principles of Bioengineering are not required for students in the BSMS or PlusOne Bioengineering programs. |