MS in Biomedical Engineering
Our professional graduate program leads to the master of science in biomedical engineering.
This 30-credit M.S. degree is designed to be completed across 3 semesters of full-time study.
Applications to the M.S. program are accepted and reviewed continuously throughout the year.
Fall semester admission
Complete applications will be reviewed in rounds. If your application is complete by the first of December, February, April, or June, you will be notified by the end of that month.
Applications completed after June 1 will be considered for future terms.
Spring semester admission
Complete applications will be reviewed in rounds. If your application is complete by the first of June, August, or October, you will be notified by the end of that month.
Applications completed after October 1 will be considered for future terms.
Accelerated option
An accelerated master’s is available for those interested in pursuing an M.S. in one year after the B.S.E. This degree combines advanced undergraduate course work with graduate course work, enabling students to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree within five years.
How to apply
Complete the Graduate College’s online application and submit the application fee:
- Review the graduate application instructions
- Review the application FAQ’s
- Direct all questions regarding the application process — including updating transcripts and other documents — to the Graduate College at https://graduate.asu.edu/about/contact.
Send ALL documents to:
Regular mail
Arizona State University
Graduate Admissions Services
PO Box 870112
Tempe, AZ 85287-0112
FedEx, DHL, UPS etc.
Graduate Admissions Services
Arizona State University
1151 S. Forest Avenue, #SSV112
Tempe, AZ 85287-0112
Personal statement
Your personal statement should be a one page statement highlighting your interests, background in biomedical engineering, career goals and other factors that the admissions committee would find valuable when reviewing your application. You will upload your statement as part of the on-line application.
Letters of recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required. As a part of the online application, you will be asked to submit the names and email addresses of two professional references. Those individuals should be from faculty at institutions you have attended and/or supervisors who can speak to your ability to succeed in a graduate program. Those individuals will receive an email; which will then instruct them to complete an online form.
Financial assistance
Teaching or Research Assistant/Associate (TA/RA) positions are typically reserved for Ph.D. students. M.S. students are encouraged to explore financial opportunities offered by the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and Graduate College. Funding is not provided by the department.
Prerequisites and Core Competencies
The graduate committee reviews an applicant’s transcript, undergraduate degree and research/internship background when determining any prerequisites and core competencies that may be needed. Typically applicants who have not received a prior degree in biomedical engineering will need to build a solid foundation of engineering and biomedical concepts prior to applying for the program.
The list of required courses includes (Prerequisites and Core Competencies):
- Physiology
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Calculus III
- Differential Equations
- General Chemistry
- General Biology
- Physics with Calculus I
- Physics with Calculus II
Four of the following six topics must all be completed:
- Thermodynamics or Physical Chemistry: Variety of courses available
- Fluid Mechanics or Bioengineering Transport Phenomenon: Variety of courses available
- Engineering Mechanics
- Electrical Networks: Circuits I
- Signals and Systems
- Biomaterials
Applicants may finalize their application while completing the final two courses from the above lists.