Medical Engineering, MS
Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Diagnostics, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Design, Medical Devices, Medical Professional, approved for STEM-OPT extension
Build the future of medicine by bridging the gap between complex clinical challenges and innovative engineering solutions. Transform health care and save lives with a pioneering master's degree that puts you at the forefront of digital health technology.
The Master of Science program in medical engineering offers a unique multidisciplinary approach to tackling complex challenges in health care. At the intersection of engineering and clinical medicine, this program prepares you to use engineering principles and artificial intelligence to understand physiological systems, analyze current diagnostic tools and treatments, and drive innovation in health care delivery systems.
You learn to reverse-engineer physiological systems to better understand fundamental mechanistic concepts in medicine and apply an engineering approach to analyze the impact and limitations of current technologies. The curriculum is be accessible to a wide variety of STEM backgrounds, with a foundational, qualitative approach that becomes more computational as you delve deeper into digital health technologies. Immersive experiences in industry or the clinic empower you to become adept at identifying problems and designing solutions that comply with regulatory and user constraints. You work collaboratively, leveraging your diverse expertise to innovate and translate new technologies from concept to clinic.
This program prepares you to become a leader in developing transformative diagnostic tools, designing therapeutic strategies, and delivering impactful solutions for the future of health care.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period 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 a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Downtown Phoenix, Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
Students can choose to create their own concurrent degree combination to match their interests by working with their academic advisor during or after their first semester of study. Some concurrent combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum; students should speak with their academic advisor for more details.
This degree is also offered as a concurrent program with the following:
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (BME 528)
Required Core (15 credit hours) Engineering Student Option Coursework (5 credit hours) Medical Student Option Coursework (2 credit hours) Other Requirements (6 or 9 credit hours) Culminating Experience (4 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
BME 501 Applied Signals and Systems for the Clinic (2)
BME 502 Fundamentals of AI for Medical Applications (2)
BME 503 Applications in Medical Engineering I (4)
BME 504 Applications in Medical Engineering II (4)
BME 515 Research in a Medically Integrated Experience: ReMIX (2)
BME 519 Medical Engineering Design Principles (1)
BME 511 Foundations in Medicine for Engineers I (1)
BME 512 Foundations in Medicine for Engineers II (1)
BME 513 Foundations in Medicine for Engineers III (1)
BME 514 Foundations in Medicine for Engineers IV (1)
BME 516 Clinical Immersion for Engineers (1)
BME 518 Medical Engineering Design Methodology (2)
BME 528 Capstone Research I: Design (4)
BME 591 Seminar (2 or 5)
BME 529 Capstone Research II: Implementation (4)
Engineering students will complete five credit hours of engineering student option coursework and six credit hours of other requirements courses. Medical students will complete two credit hours of medical student option coursework and nine credit hours of other requirement courses.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
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, medicine 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.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admissions application and application fee
- official transcripts
- professional resume
- two letters of recommendation
- written statement
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Admissions Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency by scoring at least 90 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT) taken in a testing center, a 7 on the IELTS, or a 115 on the Duolingo English test.
MD students will be automatically admitted to the MS in Medical Engineering concurrently with their acceptance to the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering. A separate application to the MS in Medical Engineering is not required.
Concurrent applicants to the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering can also submit their MCAT score, but this is not required.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 06/01 | Final |
Engineers with a background in medicine, and medical doctors with a background in engineering, can pursue opportunities in a variety of fields to develop and apply medical technologies. These skills can be applied to industries including:
- biomedical devices
- digital health innovation
- health care artificial intelligence applications
- medical robotics
- patient monitoring systems
Harrington Bioengineering Program
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ECG 334
sbhse@asu.edu
480-965-3028
Admission deadlines
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
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. 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.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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