{"id":134992,"date":"2022-12-19T16:15:43","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T21:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=134992"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:56:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:56:13","slug":"master-of-science-in-biomedical-engineering-2","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/academics\/explore-degree-programs\/master-of-science-in-biomedical-engineering-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\">\r\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\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\">\r\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\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\n<p><div class=\"responsive-video responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Boston University BME Master of Science\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M8vmgoXISVs?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/youtube --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:column {\"width\":50} -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"has-large-font-size\"} -->\r\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size\">A Flexible, Professional Degree<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --> The Master of Science (MS) program can be completed in\u00a0<strong>as little as one calendar year<\/strong>\u00a0of full-time study,\u00a0including\u00a0a summer practicum. Part-time options are also available. <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Thesis or Project<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --> The Master of Science (MS) Program in Biomedical Engineering is designed to provide advanced training in biomedical engineering, through coursework and a hands-on practicum. Students may satisfy the practicum requirement by completing an approved mentored project or by developing a research focus and carrying out original research that culminates in a written thesis.\r\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-science\/\" style=\"color: #993300;\">MS Program FAQs<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/academics\/departments-and-divisions\/biomedical-engineering\/department-resources\/resources-current-students\/\" style=\"color: #993300;\">Graduate Resources<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":134520,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/academics\/explore-degree-programs\/master-of-science-in-biomedical-engineering\/cilse-lab-6719a\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\",\"mediaWidth\":50} -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns: 50% auto;\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"512\" src=\"\/eng\/files\/2022\/08\/CILSE-Lab-6719a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/08\/CILSE-Lab-6719a.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/08\/CILSE-Lab-6719a-636x326.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/08\/CILSE-Lab-6719a-768x393.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h2>Required Coursework<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --> <strong>Master of Science with Project<\/strong> <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/eng\/courses\/eng-be-605\/\">BE 605:\u00a0Molecular Bioengineering<\/a>\u00a0<strong>or<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/eng\/courses\/eng-be-606\/\">BE 606:\u00a0Quantitative Physiology for Engineers<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>BE 790:\u00a0<em>Biomedical Engineering Seminar<\/em><\/li>\r\n<li>BE 952:\u00a0<em>MS Mentored Project<\/em>\u00a0(satisfies practicum requirement)<\/li>\r\n<li>Math course selected from\u00a0approved list<\/li>\r\n<li>Three BE graduate-level electives<\/li>\r\n<li>Three graduate-level technical electives<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --> <strong>Master of Science with Thesis<\/strong> <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/eng\/courses\/eng-be-605\">BE 605:\u00a0Molecular Bioengineering<\/a>\u00a0<strong>or<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/eng\/courses\/eng-be-606\/\">BE 606:\u00a0Quantitative Physiology for Engineers<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>BE 790:\u00a0<em>Biomedical Engineering Seminar<\/em><\/li>\r\n<li>BE 954:\u00a0<em>MS Thesis Research<\/em>\u00a0(satisfies practicum requirement)<\/li>\r\n<li>Math course selected from\u00a0approved list<\/li>\r\n<li>Three BE graduate-level electives<\/li>\r\n<li>Two graduate-level technical electives<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"orange\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-orange-background-color has-background\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:columns -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Applying<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\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 -->\r\n\r\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 -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:buttons -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"backgroundColor\":\"red\",\"borderRadius\":0} -->\r\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>\r\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:column -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Fall 2026 Application Deadlines<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --> The Fall 2026 application opens on September 1, 2025. All admitted students will be automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarships.<br \/><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:buttons -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"backgroundColor\":\"red\",\"borderRadius\":0} -->\r\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>\r\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:columns --><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3>Where do our graduates work?<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Professional 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:<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:table {\"className\":\"is-style-stripes\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Accellent, Inc.<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Global Prior Art<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Accenture<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Health Advances<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Adapteva, Inc.<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Hologic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Adidas<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Humedica<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Allen Medical<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Intuitive Surgical<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Analog Devices<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">InviCRO<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Applied Analytics<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Massachusetts General Hospital<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Becton Dickinson<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Medica Corporation<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Boston Scientific<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Medtronic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cellanyx Diagnostics<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Merck<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">CSA Medical<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Partners Healthcare<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">DEKA Research and Development<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Phillips Healthcare<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">DePuy Synthes<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Smith &amp; 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