MS Biomedical Engineering at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Double your knowledge with our biomedical engineering program that combines engineering with medicine, and make an impact in health care from diagnostics to advanced treatments. Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary program that combines the innovative skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences. As a master's student, you will further enhance your education through laboratory and design components to imagine, initiate and invent new medical processes and products.

Faculty: Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Biomedical Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Students receive a thorough foundation in mathematics, biochemistry, molecular biology, anatomy, physiology and engineering. This degree represents our commitment to a true synthesis of biology, medicine and engineering, and our diverse faculty creates an environment rich for learning, discovery and innovation.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Scientist, Research Engineer, Clinical/Field Engineer, Design Engineer, Pharmaceutical/Medical Device Salesperson.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Requirements for admission to graduate degree programs in biomedical engineering include the general admission requirements of The Graduate School as well as more stringent program requirements. In general, the admissions process is highly competitive. Admissions decisions are based on the quality of the applicant’s previous university-level academic work (as reflected by grade point average, or GPA), letters of recommendation (at least two letters are required for evaluation), and other evidence of past accomplishments. Admission to graduate studies is granted by the Graduate School, in consultation with the Biomedical Engineering program. More information about admissions is available from the Biomedical Engineering program.

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.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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