{"id":134792,"date":"2022-12-15T16:31:51","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T21:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=134792"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:58:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:58:06","slug":"master-of-engineering-in-biomedical-engineering","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/academics\/explore-degree-programs\/master-of-engineering-in-biomedical-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Boston University BME Masters of Engineering 3\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KQGM7JumCLI?list=PL-slw-0pbzLzDXs-moZPZjWpGxrM9P9lQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/youtube -->\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"width\":50} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"has-large-font-size\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>A Practical, Professional Degree<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"className\":\"has-medium-font-size\"} -->\n<h4 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Customized Curriculum<\/strong><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\",\"fontSize\":\"normal\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">The Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Biomedical Engineering is an individually designed professional master\u2019s degree program for students who are focused on a career in the medical device and technology field. This flexible program can be completed in as little as two semesters of full-time study, but part-time options are available.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"className\":\"has-medium-font-size\"} -->\n<h4 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Clinical Immersion<\/strong><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"normal\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Our students are clinical observers in a participating specialty at Boston Medical Center, where they perform 50-100 hours of observations. They then develop a medical device to solve one of the clinical challenges they identified.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"className\":\"has-medium-font-size\"} -->\n<h4 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Practical Skills<\/strong><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\",\"fontSize\":\"normal\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Students in the MEng program develop deep technical skills through advanced biomedical engineering courses and learn about product development, intellectual property and commercialization.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/academics\/departments-and-divisions\/biomedical-engineering\/degrees\/masters-programs\/faqs-bme-master-of-engineering\/\" style=\"color: #993300;\">MEng Program FAQs<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/academics\/departments-and-divisions\/biomedical-engineering\/department-resources\/resources-current-students\/\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Graduate Resources<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":134907,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/academics\/explore-degree-programs\/master-of-engineering-in-biomedical-engineering\/boston-university-master-of-engineering-in-biomedical-engineering-0-34-screenshot_edited\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\",\"mediaWidth\":50} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns: 50% auto;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/eng\/files\/2022\/12\/Boston-University-Master-of-Engineering-in-Biomedical-Engineering-0-34-screenshot_edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-134907 size-full\" width=\"1518\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/12\/Boston-University-Master-of-Engineering-in-Biomedical-Engineering-0-34-screenshot_edited.jpg 1518w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/12\/Boston-University-Master-of-Engineering-in-Biomedical-Engineering-0-34-screenshot_edited-636x452.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/12\/Boston-University-Master-of-Engineering-in-Biomedical-Engineering-0-34-screenshot_edited-1024x729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/12\/Boston-University-Master-of-Engineering-in-Biomedical-Engineering-0-34-screenshot_edited-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1518px) 100vw, 1518px\" \/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --><\/h2>\n<h2>Required Coursework<\/h2>\n<h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/h2>\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li>BE 694:\u00a0<em>Biomedical and Clinical Needs Finding<\/em><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/BE-695-Syllabus-F22-S23.pdf\">BE 695:\u00a0<em>Advanced Biomedical Design and Development<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(satisfies the practicum requirement)<\/li>\n \t<li>Math course selected from\u00a0approved list<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/academics\/departments-and-divisions\/biomedical-engineering\/department-resources\/current-students\/graduate-resources\/graduate-course-information\/\">Two BE graduate-level electives<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Two graduate-level technical electives<\/li>\n \t<li>Technology Leadership elective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><!-- \/wp:list --><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"orange\",\"className\":\"call-to-action\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-orange-background-color has-background call-to-action\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Applying<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --> Any inquiries related to application status and\/or receipt of supplemental application materials should be directed to the Graduate Programs Office at\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:enggrad@bu.edu\">enggrad@bu.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 617-353-9760. Students are strongly encouraged to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/admissions\/graduate\/grad-sandbox\/application-deadlines-requirements\/\">apply<\/a>\u00a0by the January 15 deadline in order to be considered for tuition scholarships. <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --> The GRE is not required from applicants to all master\u2019s programs (except LEAP) who have earned, or will earn, a 4-year degree from a U.S. institution. It will not negatively impact evaluation of your application if you do not submit these scores. We encourage students of limited means to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/admissions\/graduate\/graduate-admissions\/application-deadlines-requirements\/application-fee-waiver-request\/\">apply for an application fee waiver<\/a>. <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"backgroundColor\":\"red\",\"borderRadius\":0} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-red-background-color no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/bu-eng.cas.myliaison.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">apply now<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button -->\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Fall 2026 Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --> <span>The Fall 2026 application opens on September 1, 2025. All admitted students will be automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarships.<\/span>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":60} -->\n<div style=\"height: 60px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"backgroundColor\":\"red\",\"borderRadius\":0} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-red-background-color no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/admissions\/graduate\/graduate-admissions\/application-deadlines-requirements\/\">application requirements<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button -->\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Where do our graduates work?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nProfessional development is an important co-curricular feature of our program. Faculty, alumni and current students share networking references and mentoring to provide advice and assistance to meet each student\u2019s career goals. Our graduates are employed by leading companies in the medical device and healthcare fields, including:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:table {\"className\":\"is-style-stripes\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Accellent, Inc<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Global Prior Art<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Accenture<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Health Advances<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Adapteva, Inc.<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Hologic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Adidas<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Humedica<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Allen Medical<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Intuitive Surgical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Analog Devices<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">inviCRO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Applied Analytics<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Massachusetts General Hospital<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Becton Dickinson<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Medica Corporation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Boston Scientific<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Medtronic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cellanyx Diagnostics<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Merck<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">CSA Medical<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Partners Healthcare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">DEKA Research and Development<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Phillips Healthcare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">DePuy Synthes<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Smith &amp; Nephew<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Draeger Medical<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Terumo Cardiovascular Systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">eClinicalWorks<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Thoratec<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Forsyth Institute<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vivonics, Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GE Healthcare<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Wyss Institute<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>More Information<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong>Clinical Specialties:<\/strong>\u00a0Cardiac Surgery, Otolaryngology, Interventional Cardiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong>Course offerings:<\/strong> Biomechanics &amp; 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