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MS BMED Program

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (MS BMED) Program

 

The biomedical engineering master’s program (MS BMED) is a one- or two-year program that is completed in sequential semesters. Candidates enroll in the fall semester and typically take four courses each semester for a total of 30 hours.

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Non-thesis option oriented towards those seeking deeper knowledge for industry jobs

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Thesis option is oriented towards those contemplating pursuing a Ph.D. in the future.

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Some credits may be transferred if accepted to the Ph.D. program.

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If you are in the Ph.D. program and also want to get a master's along the way, then some of your Ph.D. credits will apply.

Current Students

Program Brochure (PDF)

Career Paths:

  • Entry into the biomedical industry or biomedical-related research and development.
  • Advancement toward a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.
  • Target/refocus engineering talent toward the biomedical engineering field.
  • Thesis option is oriented toward those contemplating pursuing a Ph.D. in the future.

 

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For specific questions please contact via email: msbmed@gatech.edu

1 Course of Study - Non-Thesis Option
(30 hours coursework)

 
Courses Credit Hours
Bioscience ≥ 3
Engineering ≥ 3
Data science ≥ 3
Approved electives 9
Total = 30  
2Course of Study - Thesis Option
(21 hours coursework + 9 hours thesis)

Student must find his/her own thesis advisor and lab.

Courses Credit Hours
Bioscience ≥ 3
Engineering ≥ 3
Data science ≥ 3
Approved electives 6
Total = 21  
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Student Time Savers

This page is for current graduate students in the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering.

This page is for current forms in the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering.

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