Joint Master of Science-Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Biomedical Engineering
The M.S. program in Biomedical Engineering is offered by UND and North Dakota State University (NDSU). The program is offered jointly by UND’s College of Engineering and Mines, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and NDSU’s College of Engineering.
Program Requirements
This program prepares students who have a strong interest in gaining in-depth knowledge in biomedical engineering at the graduate level. Specific requirements over and above the general UND Academic Catalog School of Graduate Studies requirements are listed below.
The M.S. degree is offered with two options: 1) thesis-based; and 2) non-thesis-based.
In the thesis option, the student must, in consultation with their advisor, form a graduate committee. The student’s graduate committee is strongly encouraged to include one member from NDSU.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program; or
- Students holding a B.S. degree in other disciplines may be admitted on provisional status with an obligation to acquire the necessary background undergraduate engineering knowledge. The specific engineering, math, and science knowledge requirements will be based on application materials and an interview after admission
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) is required. Provisional admittance may be obtained for GPAs less than 3.0.
Degree Requirements – Thesis-based (total 30 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | ||
| BME 601 | (Essential Biomedical Engineering Principles) | |
| BME 670 | Seminar for Biomedical Engineers | 1 |
| BME 631 | Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers I | 4 |
| BME 632 | Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers II | 4 |
| BME 650 | Medical IoT Innovation I: Biomedical Instrumentation | 3 |
| BME 651 | Medical IoT Innovation II: Digital Data Use | 3 |
| BME 998 | MS Thesis | 6 |
| Elective courses approved by advisor | 6-9 | |
| Electives may include: | ||
| BME 621 | Software for Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| BME 622 | Introduction to NeuroEngineering | 3 |
| BME 624 | Computational neuroengineering of innovation | 3 |
| BME 625 | Biomedical Applications of RF/Microwaves | 3 |
| BME 630 | Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers | 6 |
| BME 643 | BioPhotonics | 3 |
| BME 644 | Advanced Imaging Systems in Biomedicine | 3 |
| BME 671 | Medical Device Regulatory and Commercialization | 3 |
| BME 672 | Quality Engineering | 3 |
| BME 673 | Risk Management | 3 |
| BME 674 | Good Manufacturing Practice | 3 |
| BME 675 | Medical Device Commercialization | 3 |
| BME 676 | Product Safety | 3 |
| BME 677 | FDA Regulatory Approval Pathways | 3 |
| BME 678 | Verification Validation | 3 |
| BME 690 | Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering Repeatable with departmental permission. | 3 |
| BME 510 | Graduate Internship | 1-6 |
| ENGR 590 | Special Topics in Engineering | 3 |
| Graduate Preparation, e.g., Grant Writing | 0-3 | |
Degree Requirements – Non Thesis-based (total 30 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | ||
| BME 601 | (Essential Biomedical Engineering Principles) | 1-4 |
| BME 631 | Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers I | 4 |
| BME 632 | Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers II | 4 |
| BME 650 | Medical IoT Innovation I: Biomedical Instrumentation | 3 |
| BME 651 | Medical IoT Innovation II: Digital Data Use | 3 |
| BME 670 | Seminar for Biomedical Engineers | 1 |
| Electives approved by advisor | 9-12 | |
| Electives may include: | ||
| BME 621 | Software for Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| BME 622 | Introduction to NeuroEngineering | 3 |
| BME 624 | Computational neuroengineering of innovation | 3 |
| BME 625 | Biomedical Applications of RF/Microwaves | 3 |
| BME 630 | Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers | 6 |
| BME 643 | BioPhotonics | 3 |
| BME 644 | Advanced Imaging Systems in Biomedicine | 3 |
| BME 671 | Medical Device Regulatory and Commercialization | 3 |
| BME 672 | Quality Engineering | 3 |
| BME 673 | Risk Management | 3 |
| BME 674 | Good Manufacturing Practice | 3 |
| BME 675 | Medical Device Commercialization | 3 |
| BME 676 | Product Safety | 3 |
| BME 677 | FDA Regulatory Approval Pathways | 3 |
| BME 678 | Verification Validation | 3 |
| BME 690 | Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering Repeatable with departmental permission. | 3 |
| BME 510 | Graduate Internship | 1-6 |
| ENGR 590 | Special Topics in Engineering | 3 |
| Graduate Preparation, e.g., Grant Writing | 0-3 | |
The non-thesis MS option shall include a final report summarizing the projects completed during the BME MS program.