MS Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University

Programme overview

In consultation with an appointed faculty adviser, M.S. students should select a program of 30 points of credit of graduate courses (4000-level or above) appropriate to their career goals.

Faculty: Columbia Engineering (The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science) | Department: Biomedical Engineering | Duration: 27 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Up to 6 credits of BMEN E9100 MASTERS RESEARCH may be taken to fulfill degree requirements. Up to 3 credits of coursework outside of SEAS may count toward the MS degree.

Career pathways

In consultation with an appointed faculty adviser, M.S. students should select a program of 30 points of credit of graduate courses (4000-level or above) appropriate to their career goals.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Law J.D. entry: fall 2027 class.

J.D. applications for the fall 2027 class open September 15, 2026. The Regular Decision deadline is February 15, 2027 (applications are evaluated on a rolling basis). The Early Decision deadline is November 15, 2026. The application fee is $85, paid through LSAC. GRE or LSAT is accepted.

LL.M. 2027-2028 applications are due December 2, 2026. The application fee is $85, nonrefundable. Executive LL.M. 2027: Early Decision deadline October 1, 2026; Regular deadline December 2, 2026; application fee $85.

Columbia Engineering MS express application (Columbia students and alumni) requires no application fee.

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