MS Neural Engineering at University of Miami

Programme overview

The interdisciplinary MS program in Neural Engineering delivers a rigorous training and the necessary skills required to solve complex problems at the interface of engineering, medicine and neuroscience. Graduates are prepared for successful careers in the biomedical industries, academia, or government (FDA, US Patent Office), or for further study in doctoral or health-related programs. The interdisciplinary MS students will receive a graduate degree in Neural Engineering from the Department Biomedical Engineering.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Duration: 30 credits | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

Career pathways

Graduates with neural engineering background often find positions in industry, research and development, regulatory affairs, and quality engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students apply directly with the College of Engineering for the Graduate Program. Students must have undergraduate degree in Physics, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology or other fields of natural or health science and seek to diversify their career opportunities by acquiring an engineering degree. Or students must have undergraduate degrees in biomedical engineering and other engineering disciplines and seek advanced professional training or specialization in a particular area of neural engineering.

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.

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