MS - Project
Timeline
Full-time students are expected to complete the Master's degree within 1.5 years. Part-time students are expected to take one to two courses per semester and finish the Master's degree within five years.
Requirements
| Requirement | Credits | Notes/comments |
|---|---|---|
| BMEn Core | 6 | Build a shared foundation in the advanced concepts and methods that shape biomedical engineering research. Master’s students may select from 5000- or 8000-level course lists. |
| Seminars | 2 | Hear from researchers and leaders in academia and industry about emerging discoveries, technologies, and career paths. Seminars also connect you with the broader biomedical engineering community. |
| Biology Electives | 6 | Strengthen your understanding of the biological systems that underlie biomedical engineering challenges. You can select coursework that best supports your research interests. |
| Technical Electives | 9 | Explore advanced coursework in engineering, the physical sciences, and mathematics. The long list of approved courses allows you to build expertise in disciplines that complement your long-term goals. |
| Free Science/ Technical Electives | 5 | Customize your degree with additional coursework in science, engineering, or related areas such as public policy and ethics. |
| Math-/Stat-Intensive | (3) | Develop the quantitative skills needed to design rigorous studies, analyze complex data, and solve challenging research problems. The six-credit requirement overlaps with your core or elective coursework rather than adding additional credits to the degree. |
| Total | 28 |
Project and defense
In addition to the 28 course credits for the MS-Plan B degree, students must complete 2 to 3 credits of Plan B Project (BMEn 8820). The project should entail approximately 50 to 75 hours of work per credit, performed in collaboration with a faculty advisor.
Students must submit a written report to the advisor, who will assign a letter grade for BMEn 8820 based on the report. MS-Plan B students may register for Plan B Project credits during any semester, with the advisor’s approval.
Upon completing the project and with the approval of the committee reviewers, the student must complete a project defense, which is closed to the public. The final version of the project report is electronically submitted to the department, after making all required revisions.