Students pursuing graduate programs within the Department of Biomedical Engineering have the ability to use their knowledge and skillset to create practical applications in healthcare and within their communities. Current and past students have sought to increase physical patient mobility, diagnose and cure cancer, and develop bioresorbable implants for surgeries.

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Biomedical Engineering ranked #9 on the Best Masters in Biomedical Engineering Degree Programs by Best Value Schools

MS Program

The department offers a STEM-designated Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering with the following options.

  • Thesis option - minimum of 30 semester hours required beyond the bachelor's degree.
  • Non-thesis option - minimum of 33 semester hours required beyond the bachelor's degree.
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Courses for MS in Biomedical Engineering

  • Required core BMEN courses

    BMEN 5210—Biomedical Engineering Laboratory
    BMEN 5310—Clinical Instrumentation

  • Seminar

    BMEN 5940—Biomedical Engineering Seminar

  • Other BMEN courses may be chosen from the following

    BMEN 5312—Advanced Signal Processing in Biomedical Engineering
    BMEN 5005—Neuroengineering
    BMEN 5323—Advanced Biomedical Optics
    BMEN 5322—Medical Imaging
    BMEN 5320—Advanced Biomechanics
    BMEN 5321—Biomaterials Compatibility
    BMEN 5315—Computational Methods in Biomedical Engineering
    BMEN 5800—Topics in Biomedical Engineering
    BMEN 5810—Topics in Biomedical Engineering
    BMEN 5890—Directed Study in Biomedical Engineering
    BMEN 5900—Special Problems in Biomedical Engineering
    BMEN 5910—Special Problems in Biomedical Engineering
    BMEN 5920—Cooperative Education in Biomedical Engineering
    BMEN 5950—Master’s Thesis

MS in Biomedical Engineering for students with 3/4 year Bachelor's degree in Biology / Chemistry / Math / Physics

MS in Biomedical Engineering / MBA in Business Management

 

Ph.D. Program

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering has been approved by THECB!

The Department of Biomedical Engineering is proud to announce their latest degree offering – Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. The Ph.D. degree offers two options: a track geared towards academia and a startup management track, in collaboration with the G. Brint Ryan College of Business.

You can read a description of the Ph.D. program to learn more.

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There are also Ph.D. programs with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering:

If your previous degree (BS or MS) is an area other than Biomedical Engineering, then you may need to take some leveling courses. Please consult with your graduate advisor in Biomedical Engineering.