Biomedical Engineering, MS
Biology, Genetics, Research, Science, approved for STEM-OPT extension, biomedical
The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering faculty offer a graduate program leading to the MS in biomedical engineering.
Areas of study include:
- 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 degree in biomedical engineering for students in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program who have maintained a GPA of 3.50 (scale is 4.00 = "A") into their junior year. The program allows up to 12 credit hours of graduate-level coursework taken during the senior year to be applied toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 36 months. This OPT work authorization term may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing the degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Tempe
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (BME 593)
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 than the required credit hours of the program of study. The following are program requirements for the applied project option: biomedical engineering coursework (13) The following are program requirements for the thesis option: biomedical engineering coursework (9)
biomedical engineering seminar (2)
general electives (6)
quantitative electives (6)
applied project (3)
biomedical engineering seminar (3)
general electives (6)
quantitative electives (6)
thesis (6)
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 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:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- resume or curriculum vitae
- a statement of purpose
- two letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
| 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 |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 10/01 | Final |
| Session A/C | In Person | 06/01 | Priority |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Ability to develop a research or design project in biomedical engineering for students who will be completing a thesis or an applied project
- Ability to evaluate quantitative problems related to biomedical engineering by applying statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and image processing methods related to biomedical engineering
- Ability to communicate biomedical concepts to an interdisciplinary audience through data synthesis, interpretation and visualization
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
Harrington Bioengineering Program
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
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. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
