Biomedical Engineering, M.S.B.E.

Degree Information

Priority Admission Application Deadlines: http://www.grad.usf.edu/majors

Minimum Total Hours: 30
Level: Masters
CIP Code: 14.0501
Dept. Code: DEA
Major/College Codes: EBI EN
Approved: 1999

Concentrations:

Pharmacy (PRMY)

Contact Information

College: Engineering
Department: Medical Engineering

Contact Information: http://www.grad.usf.edu/majors

Biomedical Engineering is a highly interdisciplinary Major that combines engineering and the medical sciences. The student works with an advisor to develop a graduate Major that draws on courses from engineering, medicine, public health, and the life sciences. Current active areas of research include: biomechanics, biomaterials, medical imaging, neuroengineering, tissue engineering, sensors, cellular-level drug delivery, and rehabilitation engineering. In addition to USF Health, participating institutions include the James Haley Veterans Administration Hospital, Florida Orthopedics Institute, and Tampa General Hospital. For more information, please contact the BME Major Advisor.

Major Research Areas: Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Neuroengineering, Photo Sensors, Cellular-level drug discovery and Tissue Engineering

Admission Information

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

• GRE with preferred Minimum scores of Quantitative >75%and Analytical Writing 4 or >;
• An undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science;
• Two (2) letters of recommendation; and
• A statement of purpose
• CV

Note: Exceptionally qualified students with bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines may be admitted into the BME M.S. Major on a case-by-case evaluation of their credentials.