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Bioengineering MS

Master of Science in Bioengineering

Earn a Master of Science in Bioengineering and pursue interdisciplinary research into specialized biomedical research areas. Develop the expertise that will advance your career, help you transition into the field or prepare you for doctoral study. 

Bioengineering focuses on the application of advanced technology to solve complex biologic problems. Through this master’s program, you’ll gain the credentials to claim expert status in areas ranging from tissue engineering to biomechanics and bioelectronics.

The program can be pursued through a customized area of specialization. Interdisciplinary collaboration is encouraged with faculty in- and outside the College of Engineering. Students have worked with researchers in Temple’s Fox Chase Cancer Center, Katz School of Medicine, Kornberg School of Dentistry, and College of Science and Technology. 

This flexible master’s program can be completed full or part time, and evening classes are available. The departmental community is small, offering you an intimate learning experience with easy access to faculty. Also, because the program was established in 2012, all its lab facilities are state-of-the-art, providing additional return on your investment in this highly affordable degree program.

    Credit Requirements

    Temple’s Bioengineering MS requires a minimum of 30 credit hours.

    Classes & Curriculum

    You will work with a faculty advisor to pursue research areas in Bioengineering based on your ambitions and interests. You may choose from one of these following research areas or create a custom curriculum based on your area of interest.

    • Biomechanics, neuromechanics and neuroengineering: Focus on understanding how neural and musculoskeletal systems underlie movement in health and disease, or on the applications of neural prostheses and viral gene therapeutic methods on the recovery of spinal and sensorimotor pathways after injury.
    • Biomaterials, tissue and regenerative engineering: Design, invent and engineer new materials for research that involves tissue engineering and regenerative medicine discoveries or applications.
    • Bioimaging and spectroscopy: Develop and apply imaging techniques and associated image analyses at the organismal, cellular and tissue scales.

    You’ll choose one of three tracks.

    Thesis

    • 24 credits of course work
    • six credits of thesis work

    Project

    • 27 credits of didactic course work
    • three credits of project work

    Course work

    • 30 credits of didactic course work
    Engineering student conducting experiment in a lab

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    Student Clubs & Organizations

    Consider expanding your professional and social contacts by joining a student club or organization.

    • Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) provides bioengineering majors with opportunities to meet working engineers, learn more about the profession and build their professional networks.  

    See the full list of Engineering clubs and organizations.

    Our Advisors

    You will be assigned a faculty advisor to guide you in navigating the curriculum and selecting the appropriate coursework to achieve your academic and professional goals. A graduate student advisor will also be available to help you with scheduling, policies and procedures to assure your smooth passage through the program.

    Additional Program Information