The Master of Science (MSc) is a two-year degree which encompasses both coursework and research. The first year involves mainly coursework and preliminary research preparation. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to existing fields of research, or to begin to develop new areas.

The bioengineering graduate program, centered in the department of bioengineering, is preparing future bioengineering leaders in academia, industry and government. The program is one of the most innovative graduate programs in The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which is world-renowned for its teaching and research excellence.

Bioengineering is an interdisciplinary and transversal field, which integrates several domains of engineering and life sciences. Its mission is to solve problems that arise in biomedicine and industrial biotechnology, from the perspectives of process and molecular engineering.

Bioengineering is the application of life sciences and engineering principles to define and solve problems in biology, medicine, healthcare, and other fields which are directly related to organisms. The field of bioengineering seeks to integrate quantitative and design approaches to biological systems, encompassing a range of specific disciplines from macro to nano-scales.

The Master of Science in Agricultural and Biological Engineering equips students with the skills to solve problems in agricultural, food, utilization, environmental control and biological systems. This program offers flexibility through several areas of study, allowing students to tailor their education to their unique interests. Regardless of the chosen area of study, all students will experience interdisciplinary coursework combining mathematics; computer science; statistics; engineering mechanics; chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering; animal, crop and food sciences and other relevant domains.

The master’s degree program is designed in accordance with the definition of Bioengineering, which is generally an engineering discipline based on knowledge of scientific disciplines. The study program educates students to solve bioengineering problems in the fields of production, development, and testing of new biomaterials that are designed and manufactured for interaction with biological systems. 

The Master in Biomechanical Engineering and Medical Devices has a professional and applied research orientation, with the aim of training specialists capable of developing innovative technological solutions in biomechanics and medical devices. The program responds to the current needs of the healthcare and biomedical sector, promoting the creation of products and technologies that improve the quality of life of patients and the efficiency of treatments.

The Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) is a 180-point, coursework postgraduate degree. A candidate would normally be a graduate but the degree is also open to those with other relevant qualifications.

The Master's degree in Bioengineering for Personalized Medicine (B4PM) offers multidisciplinary training that combines the fields of biomedical, industrial and information engineering with those of medicine and biology. The Master’s degree is run jointly by three Italian universities: University of Trento; University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; University of Verona.

The Bioengineering degree program offers studies in the design and development of electronic devices and software applications applied in the fields of medicine and biology. The study program aims to prepare biomedical engineers to work in positions in companies focused on the medical segment and in research or development teams.

The Bioengineering master's program provides a broad engineering and biotechnology curriculum while offering a focus on a specific engineering track that best fits students' interests and career choices. This combination gives our bioengineering graduates professional flexibility, a distinct competitive advantage in the ever-changing field of bioengineering.

The Master of Science in biosystems engineering merges engineering and agricultural science to improve quality of life while maintaining the environment and preserving natural resources. The focus of biosystems engineering is to enhance the production and profitability of agricultural and biological products.

This degree produces graduates who are able to identify, formulate, analyze and solve complex biosystems engineering problems by using appropriate tools and techniques, including independent research, and who can effectively communicate to technical and non-technical audiences. Graduates are prepared for employment in national laboratories, industry, and universities, and are able to design, develop, regulate, research, and manage the systems and technologies needed to produce, transport, store and use natural resources to meet humanity’s most fundamental needs such as safe and abundant food, clean water, fiber, and renewable sources of fuel; and bio-based life-enhancing and life-saving products.

Chemical engineering concerns itself with the transformation and processing of raw materials into useful products that we encounter in our everyday lives (e.g., packaging, plastics, food, medicine). As a chemical engineer, you will learn to understand, describe, and model various processes to design, manage, and optimize the necessary production equipment for efficient, economical, safe, and environmentally friendly process operation. You can participate in developing new materials or unique technologies based on tailored functional properties of micro-and nanostructures. An integral part of the program involves laboratory work, during which you will conduct specific research projects. Numerous possibilities for excursions and internships will bring you the opportunity to visit the top companies in the field where you can continue your professional career after graduation.

Graduate students enrolled in the Chemical and Biological Engineering master’s programs have the option of a master of science degree with or without a thesis. Those students enrolled in the M.S. program have the option to complete thesis research work in addition to the yearlong coursework required for a master's degree without a thesis.