Biomedical Engineering Master of Science Degree

Biomedical engineering applies the principles and theories of engineering to solve problems in the wide-ranging fields of medicine and health care. Biomedical engineers can be found working alongside scientists, other engineering professionals, and medical practitioners to evaluate the complex, interdependent systems of the human body in order to develop and research effective solutions to improve or enhance a patient’s quality of life. These solutions can range from life-saving devices such as pacemakers and artificial organs; to life-enhancing mechanisms like prosthetics, artificial joints, and wearable medical devices; to medical instrumentation, such as next-generation MRI, CT, that enable more efficient medical procedures; to manufacturing processes involving live cells.

Biomedical Engineering Master's Requirements

Through core courses and electives, RIT’s biomedical engineering master’s program will provide the knowledge you need to develop and define your knowledge of biomedical engineering principles and practices to prepare you to design biomedical engineering systems that result in applications that improve and enhance the health and well-being of patients. Unlike traditional two-year, research/thesis-based programs, RIT’s one-year format lets you move from classroom to career faster, without sacrificing depth or rigor.  The biomedical engineering master's program culminates in a two-course sequence in a biodesign project and presentation. You will conduct an assessment of a medical problem or challenge and develop a solution taking into account stakeholder and market analysis, and regulatory and intellectual property considerations. In the second course, you will use the knowledge gained in the first course to inform an advanced biodesign strategy that includes the design and fabrication of product concepts using rapid prototyping tools.

Careers in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineering is a rapidly growing field with a variety of career opportunities for students with an interest in combining engineering with medicine. It’s a branch of engineering that uniquely leverages the vast knowledge base of biology and medicine to solve problems focused on health care and the human body. Biomedical engineers combine their knowledge of engineering with biology, anatomy, and physiology to create devices and systems for a variety of healthcare issues.  The need for sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, as well as manufacturing processes that use cell culture and tissue culture techniques, has fueled the demand for biomedical engineers who commonly work in multidisciplinary teams to develop devices, equipment, and processes for a number of applications.

Biomedical engineers can be found working in a variety of settings to improve the health and well-being of others, including biocompatibility testing, engineering artificial organs and tissues, developing new drug delivery systems, creating or modifying innovative medical devices, enhancing medical imaging techniques, or designing procedures to meet regulatory requirements: Positions are available in academia, hospitals and clinics, laboratories, manufacturing settings, and more. Biomedical engineers will find dynamic careers in which they are uniquely qualified to:

• Design systems and products, such as artificial internal organs, artificial devices that replace body parts, and machines for diagnosing medical problems
• Work with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists to research the engineering aspects of biological systems of humans and animals
• Collaborate with pharmaceutical companies to develop new drug therapies
• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment

Biomedical Engineering: MS A Pathway to an Immediate Career or Advanced Study

The biomedical engineering master's program equips you to launch a career immediately after earning the degree or to pursue advanced study in any number of graduate or professional programs, including engineering, science, medicine, and healthcare professions.