MS Biomedical Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers three distinct master of science (MS) degree programs in Biomedical Engineering: Biomedical Engineering MS, Research – traditional master’s program culminating in a thesis Biomedical Engineering MS, Accelerated Program – accelerated, course-based master’s program with the opportunity to choose a specialty area Biomedical Engineering MS, Biomedical Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship – accelerated, course- and project-based master’s program with an emphasis in design, business, and engineering Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering tools for solving problems in biology

Department: Biomedical Engineering | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Learning outcomes: Demonstrate a strong understanding of mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles in the field. Demonstrate an ability to formulate, analyze, and solve advanced engineering problems.

Career pathways

An Individual Development Plan (IDP) helps graduate students and postdoctoral researchers: make a plan for developing skills to meet academic and professional goals; and communicate with supervisors, advisors, and mentors about evolving goals and related skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students apply to the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering through one of the named options: Research Accelerated Program Biomedical Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

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