Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
UMass Amherst’s MS in Biomedical Engineering builds research and technical depth in diagnostics, therapeutics, and medical device design. Students receive close faculty mentorship through either a Professional-Track or Thesis-Track MS pathway. This program is typically completed in two years. Students in either pathway have the option of completing an independent study with faculty.
The program spans five research areas: 1) Biomedical Imaging and Artificial Intelligence; 2) Biomedical Devices, Biosensors, and Bioinstrumentation; 3) Biomaterials and Therapeutic Delivery; 4) Biomechanics and Multiscale Physiology; and 5) Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.
Our location places students among the biotech and healthcare clusters of New England with tremendous opportunity for off-campus internships. Students benefit from connections to the Institute for Applied Life Sciences and its shared core facilities, as well as collaborations with UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester and Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
Applications for Fall are due on January 15. Visit the Graduate School's How to Apply page for more information. For questions, please email bme-admissions [at] umass [dot] edu (bme-admissions@umass.)
Benefits list
MS in Biomedical Engineering Professional Track
The BME MS Professional Track is a course-based path for students who want to build advanced technical expertise in biomedical engineering and pursue future industry roles. The professional track does not require a thesis
MS in Biomedical Engineering Thesis Track
The BME MS Thesis Track pairs a research project advised by BME faculty with coursework in a chosen specialization, for students who want hands-on research experience before pursuing a PhD or an R&D-focused industry role.
Biomedical Engineering Research Strengths
Thesis students and students doing an independent study will have the opportunity to work in our world-class research facilities and pursue research in one of our five major research areas.
Application information & deadlines
For more information on the application process, please see How to Apply from the UMass Graduate School and our MS in BME application notes. For questions, please email bme-admissions [at] umass [dot] edu.
Fall Admission
Biomedical Engineering
From bench to bedside, across imaging, materials, and devices, biomedical engineers close the distance between an idea and a cure. Come build with us.