MS Biomedical Engineering at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

Biomedical engineering combines engineering principles and methodology with physical, chemical and mathematical sciences to solve problems in biology, medicine, behavior and health. The MS offers thesis and non-thesis options, with more than 90 faculty mentors across Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. A combined BS/MS is available to high-achieving Ohio State undergraduates.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Biomedical Engineering | Intake: Autumn recommended (applications Dec 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027); Spring deadline Oct 1, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

Career pathways

Biomedical engineers work in pharmaceutical industries, government agencies, biomedical product companies, universities, medical centre labs and emerging high-tech industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Biomedical Engineering: Graduate School minimum 3.0 GPA in all undergraduate work (department sets no minimum of its own and reviews holistically); GRE not required (eliminated 2020); most applicants hold engineering or BME degrees and applicants from life science or non-engineering backgrounds must complete engineering coursework first. MS students are self-funded and BS/MS applicants need 3.5. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on the TOEFL launched January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5, or Duolingo 120 under Graduate School minimums unless exempt; many programmes set higher scores. Three-year bachelor's degrees are not equivalent to a US four-year degree.

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.

Intake: Autumn recommended (applications Dec 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027); Spring deadline Oct 1, 2026

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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