
Master of Science In Biomedical Engineering
Arlington, USA
DURATION
18 up to 24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 11,044 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The priority deadline for a fall start is March 15. However, some doctoral programs may have earlier application priority dates. Applications are still accepted after the priority date for each term but submitting your application before the priority deadline increases your chances for being accepted into your program of choice.
** For the 2022-2023 academic year.
Key Summary
Introduction
Overview
The Master of Science in a biomedical engineering degree program is jointly offered by UTA and UT Southwestern Medical Center. Research and teaching efforts in the biological, engineering, mathematical, physical, and medical sciences departments of both institutions are coordinated through the Committee on Graduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering.
About The Program
Students in the M.S. in biomedical engineering program learn the essentials of life, basic science, engineering theory, and analytical and practical tools that enable them to be successful in the biotechnology and biomedical engineering industries.
The 30-hour curriculum leads to a Master of Science degree in biomedical engineering. Both thesis and non-thesis options are available, with the former offering research experience in a laboratory.
Degree Plans
Students in the Thesis Degree plan must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, including 6 hours of thesis. Students in the Thesis-Substitute Degree plan must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours as specified below.
Required Bioengineering
For thesis-option, one laboratory course in bioengineering, such as BE 5324 or BE 5365 or BE 5373 or BE 5382 approved by the graduate advisor, is required. For thesis-substitute-option, two laboratory courses are required ---- 3-6
Bioengineering
Select five of the following (consistent with the student's track of study and approval of the Graduate Advisor):
- BE 5300 ---- Selected Topics In Bioengineering ---- 3
- BE 5310 ---- Biomechanics And Fluid Flow With Computational Lab ---- 3
- BE 5312 ---- Tissue Biomechanics And Bioengineering ---- 3
- BE 5314 ---- Biomedical Implants ---- 3
- BE 5315 ---- Fundamentals Of Biomolecular Engineering ---- 3
- BE 5324 ---- Biomedical Optics Laboratory ---- 3
- BE 5325 ---- Fluorescence Microscopy ---- 3
- BE 5326 ---- Tissue Ultrasound Optical Imaging ---- 3
- BE 5327 ---- Tissue Optics ---- 3
- BE 5329 ---- Neural Engineering ---- 3
- BE 5331 ---- Polymers And Biocompatibility ---- 3
- BE 5333 ---- Nano Biomaterials And Living-Systems Interaction ---- 3
- BE 5337 ---- Transport Phenomena In Biomedical Engineering ---- 3
- BE 5343 ---- Image Processing With Matlab: Applications In Medicine And Biology ---- 3
- BE 5344 ---- Bioinstrumentation I ---- 3
- BE 5346 ---- Medical Imaging ---- 3
- BE 5352 ---- Digital Processing Of Biological Signals ---- 3
- BE 5361 ---- Biomaterials And Blood Compatibility ---- 3
- BE 5364 ---- Tissue Engineering Lecture ---- 3
- BE 5365 ---- Tissue Engineering Lab ---- 3
- BE 5366 ---- Process Control In Biotechnology ---- 3
- BE 5370 ---- Biomaterial - Living Systems Interaction ---- 3
- BE 5372 ---- Drug Delivery ---- 3
- BE 5373 ---- Formulation And Characterization Of Drug Delivery Systems ---- 3
- BE 5382 ---- Laboratory Principles ---- 3
- BE 5385 ---- Stem Cell Tissue Engineering ---- 3
- BE 5388 ---- Biomedical Product Design And Development ---- 3
- BE 5390 ---- Research Project ---- 3
Engineering
- Select one course from Bioengineering or another engineering departments, with the approval of the Graduate Advisor -- 3
Required Life Sciences
- BE 5309 ---- Human Physiology In Bioengineering ---- 3
- One Three-Credit-Hour approved Life Science course. ---- 3
Thesis Plan
- BE 5698 ---- Thesis (at the semester in which the student expects to submit and defend the thesis) ---- 6
Thesis Substitute Plan
- One Three-Credit-Hour BE elective course ---- 3
- One Three-Credit-Hour Biostatistics Course ---- 3
After completion, the student will receive his or her Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering.

Career Opportunities
- Medical device engineer (industry, hospitals)
- Biotech (quality control, R&D)
- Medical degree (with continuing advanced training in professional school)
- Biomedical research in academia
- Government regulatory agencies
- Biodata analytics
- Image processing
Degree Options
Combined Degree Plan: Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Science in Bioengineering
This five-year curriculum prepares students for careers in the fast-growing biotechnology and bioengineering industries. The curriculum also prepares students for medical school and advanced study. Students are required to take courses from engineering, life sciences, and liberal arts, culminating in a five-year Master of Science degree in biomedical engineering, including a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. The curriculum is offered jointly by the College of Engineering and the College of Science.
Fast-Track Program for a Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering
The fast-track program enables outstanding undergraduate students in either bioengineering, physics, or biochemistry to receive dual undergraduate and graduate course credit leading to both a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering, physics, or biochemistry and a master's degree in biomedical engineering. See the departmental advisors for additional information on these programs.
Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering โ Medical Engineering and Bioinstrumentation Concentrations (Non-Thesis or Thesis Options)
This track offers courses for students who wish to focus their studies on bio instrumentation and/or human performance. Topics covered include biophotonics, bio instrumentation, digital signal processing, human physiology, biostatistics, biologic materials and mechanics, transport phenomena, and medical imaging. A large selection of additional courses is available in the Bioengineering Department and from other College of Engineering and College of Science departments for students to select according to their personal interests.
Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering โ Tissue Engineering, Nanomedicine, and Biomechanics Concentrations (Non-Thesis or Thesis Options)
This track offers courses for students who wish to focus their studies on biomaterials, tissue engineering, and nanomedicine. Topics offered include nano biomaterials, biologic materials and mechanics, transport phenomena, implant-blood compatibility, and drug delivery. A large selection of additional courses is available in the Bioengineering Department and other College of Engineering and College of Science departments for students to select according to their personal interests.
Why Choose Us?
- Benefit from a well-designed curriculum that balances coursework and practical skills
- Collaborate with students from different engineering disciplines in interdisciplinary research projects
- Engage in cutting-edge research projects that are funded by the university, industry, and governmental agencies
- Learn from well-established faculty who work closely with industry
- Join a network of alumni who hold positions in leading companies and institutions such as those located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex including Alcon, Abbott, Medtronic, GE, Intel, FDA, FEMA, and others
Admission Requirements
Application for admission should be made at either UT Arlington or UT Southwestern. Normally, the institution through which the student applies and is admitted is the student's home institution. In addition to admission requirements of the Graduate School, the bachelor's degree held by applicants to the program may be in engineering, biological, physical, or mathematical sciences. Depending on the applicant's background, some preparatory coursework may be required, prior to admission into the program. The UT Arlington Biomedical Engineering Program uses the following guidelines in the admission review process:
Unconditional Admission
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work in an engineering discipline as calculated by the Graduate School.
- GRE with a total score (quantitative plus verbal) equal to or greater than 301 is preferred. Applicants from non-ABET accredited programs are required to take the GRE. Applicants from ABET accredited programs are not required to take the GRE. However, taking the GRE is strongly recommended for consideration of potential financial assistance.
- A total TOEFL score of 79 or better for Internet-based testing for international applicants whose native language is not English.
Probationary Admission
- If an applicant meets any one of the above items 1, or 2 and also provides three letters of recommendation from persons with relevant academic credentials.
- A total TOEFL score of 79 or better for Internet-based testing for international applicants whose native language is not English.
English Language Requirements
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