Master of Science 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.
Admission Requirements - Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's (ABM) 5-year Degree
The Accelerated bachelor’s in biomedical engineering degree program allows exceptional high school students and undergraduate students within the UND College of Engineering and Mines an opportunity to complete the requirements for both the bachelor's and master's degrees at an accelerated pace. High achieving high school students (GPA of at least 3.2/4.0) will initially be considered for "identified" status and become eligible for formal admission when they meet the same criteria that undergraduates must meet for admission. Admission is a competitive process and meeting the following minimum eligibility requirements doesn't guarantee admission.
- Applicants must meet the School of Graduate Studies' current minimum general admission requirements for the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's (ABM) 5-Year Degree Program as published in the graduate catalog.
- A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.2 (based on A= 4.00) for all undergraduate work.
ABM 5-Year Degree Program Admission
The ABM degree program allows exceptional undergraduate students at UND an opportunity to complete the requirements for both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees at an accelerated pace. All requirements for both degrees must be met, and these students may double count up to 12 graduate-level credits towards the requirements for both Masters in Biomedical Engineering non-thesis and thesis based. ABM students can obtain their Master of Biomedical Engineering degree within 12 months of completing their College of Engineering and Mines Bachelor's degree, provided that the degree requirements can be completed in that timeframe.
High achieving high school students (GPA of at least 3.2/4.0) will initially be considered for “identified” status and become eligible for formal admission when they meet the same criteria that undergraduates must meet for admission into the ABM program. Admission is a competitive process. The following are minimum eligibility requirements:
- Students must meet the School of Graduate Studies admissions eligibility requirements.
- Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credits, including credits earned from advanced placement and dual credit. Students must apply before completion of the undergraduate degree.
- Transfer students with a minimum of 60 credits-whether from the transfer institution alone or in combination with UND credits-must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0 at the time of admission to the ABM program.
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0 at UND at the time of admission into the ABM program.
- ABM program applicants must submit the standard application to the School of Graduate Studies, the application fee, a personal statement, and transcripts. ABM program applicants do not need to take the GRE or other standardized exams.
Additionally, ABM program applicants must submit a detailed Program of Study that describes the 12 credits of double-counted courses, the courses that will be taken after being accepted into the Master of Biomedical Engineering program and before the end of their Bachelor degree and also the expected graduation date for each degree. The submitted program of study must be signed by the student, the student's undergraduate advisor, the student’s graduate advisor, and the biomedical engineering program director.
Requirements for Completion of the ABM Degree Program:
- Students must complete their bachelor's degree prior to entering the master's program. Student in the ABM may not elect to bypass the bachelor's degree.
- Student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better in the double counted graduate level courses.
- No more than twelve (12) credits of graduate work may be counted toward the requirements of both degrees.
- A student who is ineligible to participate in (or withdraws from) the CBM program, cannot double count any courses. The courses that were identified as double counted will remain on the undergraduate transcript only.
- At least one peer-reviewed conference, journal, or patent application submitted with the consent of the student's advisor.
- Non-thesis track students are not required to submit for publication.
Combined MS Biomedical Engineering
Admission Requirements – Combined Bachelor's/Master's (CBM) Program
The Combined Bachelor's/Master's (CBM) program in Biomedical Engineering allows undergraduate students earning a degree within the UND College of Engineering and Mines an opportunity to complete the requirements for both the bachelor's and master's degrees at an accelerated pace. These students may double count up to 6 graduate-level credits for both degrees. This applies to both Master of biomedical engineering with and without thesis.
Admission to a CBM program: Student eligibility requirements
- Students meet all graduate admissions eligibility requirements. Students will not be required to prove English Language Proficiency a second time.
- Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credits, including credits earned from advanced placement and dual credit. Students must apply before the completion of the undergraduate degree.
- Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 at UND at the time of admission to the program.
Combined Bachelor's/Master's Application:
- Student must submit the standard application for admission to the School of Graduate Studies, including an application, application fee, personal statement, and transcripts. Individual departments may choose to require GRE scores or other information.
- A Program of Study, signed by the applicant, the advisor, and the Director of the Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering must be submitted.
- The Program of Study must clearly indicate:
- The courses (a maximum of 6 graduate credits) that will be double counted for both bachelor's and master's degrees. These courses will be taken prior to completing the bachelor's degree.
- The courses that will be taken after being accepted into the graduate program. These courses will be taken after completing the bachelor's degree.
- After review of the materials submitted by the Director of the Biomedical Engineering Program to the School of Graduate Studies, a letter of acceptance (or denial) to the master's program, contingent upon meeting the CBM requirements, is issued.
- Applications accepted for admission to the Graduate Program will not be matriculated until completion of the bachelor's degree.
Requirements for Completion of the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program:
- Students must complete their bachelor's degree prior to entering the master's program. Student in the CBM may not elect to bypass the bachelor's degree.
- Student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better in the double counted graduate level courses.
- No more than six (6) credits of graduate work may be counted toward the requirements of both degrees.
- A student who is ineligible to participate in (or withdraws from) the CBM program, cannot double count any courses. The courses that were identified as double counted will remain on the undergraduate transcript only.
- At least one peer-reviewed conference, journal, or patent application submitted with the consent of the student's advisor.
- Non-thesis track students are not required to submit for publication.