Biomedical Engineering (MS)

Program Code: G-BME-MS
Degree Designation: Master of Science
Department: Biomedical Engineering Department
Website: bme.duke.edu/masters/degrees/ms-bme

Program Summary

Biomedical engineering is the discipline in which the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and associated technology are applied to biology and medicine. Contributions range from modeling and simulation of physiological systems through experimental research to solutions of practical clinical problems. The goal of the Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering is to combine training in advanced engineering, biomedical engineering, and the life sciences so that graduates of the program can contribute at the most advanced professional level.

Academic Requirements

30 course credits, with an option of thesis 

• Life Science course—3 credits

• Advanced Mathematics course—3 credits

• BME courses—12 credits

• Additional 12 credits through either: 

  • Thesis Option—6 elective course credits and 6 independent study credits, or

  • Non-Thesis Option—12 elective course credits