Bioengineering, MS at George Mason University

Programme overview

The MS in Bioengineering prepares students for research and professional practice in bioengineering and related fields. The program includes both fundamentals and advanced work to apply engineering techniques to solve problems in biology and medicine. A major distinguishing feature of the curriculum is that it is designed to educate leaders who understand and appreciate how biomedical technology is translated from bench to bedside.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Department of Bioengineering | Duration: 30-33 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 30-33 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Bioengineering Research Methods; Pathophysiology and the Role of New Technologies in Human Diseases; Biomedical Data Analytics; Numerical Methods in Bioengineering; Medical Imaging; Applied Statistics I.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree in engineering or the sciences from an accredited program and an earned GPA of 3.0 or better in their 60 highest-level credits. In addition to fulfilling Mason's admission requirements for graduate study, applicants seeking to be admitted must demonstrate or provide the following: Demonstrate strong knowledge in ordinary differential equations, cell biology and general chemistry as demonstrated by the BS degree, course selection, or project work. Additional knowledge in molecular biology, physiology, organic chemistry, linear algebra, and/or statistics is recommended. Provide two letters of recommendation from references who are familiar with the applicant's professional accomplishments. Provide a resume and detailed statement of career goals and professional aspirations. Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency for admission c

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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