Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering - MS7265

Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
1 Ohio University
Stocker Center 171
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1492
chemical@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer

Program Overview

The program prepares students for doctoral study or industry positions at the interface of biology and engineering. Graduates are poised to become leaders in biomedical engineering and contribute to improving the human condition. Research areas include cellular and biomolecular engineering, biofilms, antimicrobials, nanotechnology, molecular simulations, biomedical information processing, and biomechanics. The program faculty draws from four colleges, with cross-college collaboration common.

Time to completion is typically 2 years for students entering with an engineering BS and 2-3 years for students entering with a non-engineering BS. 

Program Learning Objectives

• Apply graduate-level concepts in engineering, biology, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, and physics to real-world problems.
• Develop expertise in an area of research specialization.
• Plan and execute a strategy to test a scientific hypothesis or proposed engineering solution, using prior published knowledge as a foundation.
• Communicate advanced engineering knowledge and the results of novel research and development activities in professional venues.
• Develop habits of collaboration, leadership, initiative, safe performance of work, and ethical conduct.

Opportunities for Graduates

Doctoral study and/or positions in industry or government await graduates of the program.

Further Information

Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/engineering/chemical/academics/graduate

Link to Program Handbook: See “Requirements and Procedures for Graduate Degrees in Chemical Engineering” at https://www.ohio.edu/engineering/chemical/academics/graduate/resources/documents

Admission Requirements

The GRE General Exam is recommended for everyone and is required unless applicants have a B.S. in engineering from an ABET-accredited program. NOTE: GRE scores are not required for any students applying for calendar year 2021 admission.

Students with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline are eligible for admission.

Students with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0, or with degrees in a related area, will be carefully considered for admission by the BME Graduate Committee. Applicants with degrees in a related area shall meet the following prerequisites for admission:

• Two-course sequence in physics that covers mechanics, electricity, and magnetism
• Two-course sequence in calculus
• One course in differential equations

Students without credit in differential equations will be considered for admission, and, if admitted, will be required to complete a course in differential equations with a grade of a B- or better by the end of their first semester in the program.  

The application requires three letters of recommendation, one preferably from the applicant’s current supervisor and the others from individuals who have supervised, mentored or taught the applicant, or are otherwise familiar with the applicant’s academic ability and/or work experience.

International Students

This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.

Graduation Requirements

The M.S. in Biomedical Engineering requires a minimum of 33 credit hours together with other requirements listed below.