Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

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The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering program at Rowan University effectively prepares individuals to respond to the changing needs of engineers today. This program provides students with the necessary knowledge, skill set, and training to effectively contribute to the engineering workforce. Students have access to higher level courses leading to a graduate degree and are involved in professional development opportunities which increase the breadth of understanding and application of engineering principles.

The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering is a research-based degree, and additional graduate-level Biomedical Engineering coursework gives students an opportunity to expand their skill set in advanced topics of interest. Advanced topics include Biomaterials Engineering, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Bioinstrumentation, Biomechanics and Mechanobiology, Immunoengineering and other emerging areas. A novel research project completed under the mentorship of a faculty advisor and culminating in a Thesis, requires students to effectively apply engineering principles to solve a contemporary biomedical problem.

Tracks

The program includes two tracks. Each has different course and graduation exit requirements which are outlined below.

Thesis Track: The thesis option requires the completion of 30 semester hours, 6-9 of which are in thesis research/engineering project.
Non-Thesis Track: The non-thesis option requires the completion of 30 semester hours of coursework.

Program Requirements

The Rowan University Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering requires the completion of 30 hours of graduate level coursework and the successful completion and defense of a Master’s Thesis.

Coursework The following courses make up the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering curriculum.

Biomedical Engineering Core Courses: Minimum of 12 s.h. (chosen in consult with advisor)
Elective Courses: 9-12 s.h. (chosen in consult with advisor, a maximum of 3 s.h. of Business Courses may be counted toward Elective Courses)
Research Credits: 6-9 s.h.

Biomedical Engineering Core Courses: 12 s.h.

Students must choose 12 s.h. from the following bank of courses. An advanced mathematics course is required.

MATH 01515 - Engineering Applications of Analysis Credits: 3
BME 11610 - Special Topics for Doctoral Students in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 3
BME 11611 - Biological Transport Phenomena Credits: 3
BME 11550 - Advanced Biocompatibility and Immunoengineering Credits: 3
BIOL 14540 - Introduction to Biochemistry I Credits: 3
CHE 06586 - Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics. Credits: 3
BME 11551 - Advanced Mechanobiology Credits: 3
BME 11554 - Advanced Stem Cell Engineering Credits: 3
BME 11573 - Biomaterials Engineering Credits: 3
MATH 03511 - Operations Research I Credits: 3
MATH 03512 - Operations Research II Credits: 3
MATH 03525 - Partial Differential Equations in Biomathematics Credits: 3
Another equivalent course determined in consult with advisor

Biomedical Engineering Elective Courses: 9-12 s.h.

Students must choose 9-12 s.h. from the following bank of courses in consultation with their advisor. Any Core Courses in excess of 12 credits may be counted as Electives. The following list of concentration courses is not limiting; additional courses may be approved by the academic advisor.

BME 11552 - Advanced Cell Bioelectricity Credits: 3
BME 11553 - Regulatory Strategies in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 3
BME 11555 - Fundamentals of Synthetic Biology Credits: 3
BME 11556 - Advanced Nanoparticle Design and Engineering Credits: 3
BME 11568 - Advanced Phenomena in Biomaterials Science Credits: 3
BME 11590 - Advanced Emerging Topics in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 1 to 4
BME 11602 - Writing and Winning Grant Proposals in the Biomedical Field Credits: 2
ENGR 01510 - Finite Element Analysis Credits: 3
ENGR 01511 - Engineering Optimization Credits: 3
CEE 08573 - Advanced Structural Analysis Credits: 3
CEE 08675 - Fracture Mechanics Credits: 3
CHE 06518 - Polymer Engineering Credits: 3
CHE 06571 - Biomedical Control Systems Credits: 3
CHE 06572 - Biomedical Process Engineering Credits: 3
CHE 06578 - Tissue Engineering Credits: 3
CHE 06584 - Controlled Release Theory, Technology and Applications Credits: 3
CHEM 08505 - Advanced Biophysical Chemistry Credits: 3
ME 10505 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering Credits: 3 to 6
ME 10522 - Computational Fluid Dynamics Credits: 3
ME 10550 - Advanced Solid Mechanics Credits: 3
ME 10570 - Principles in Biomechanics Credits: 3
MATH 01505 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics I Credits: 3
MATH 01512 - Complex Analysis I Credits: 3
MATH 01521 - Nonlinear Differential Equations Credits: 3
MATH 03610 - Applied Statistical Epidemiology Credits: 3
MATH 03611 - Special Topics in Biomathematics Credits: 3
STAT 02510 - Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis Credits: 3
STAT 02525 - Design and Analysis of Experiments Credits: 3

Approved Business Courses: 3 s.h.

Limit of 3 s.h. may count toward the Biomedical Engineering Technical Elective requirement.

ENT 06505 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Credits: 3
EM 01501 - Engineering Economics Credits: 3
EM 01511 - Strategic Risk Management Credits: 3
EM 01512 - Quality in Engineering Management Credits: 3
EM 01513 - Engineering Decision Making Credits: 3
EM 01541 - Engineering Law and Ethics Credits: 3
ME 10543 - Advanced Design for X Credits: 3
MGT 06510 - Strategic Engineering Management Credits: 3
MGT 06666 - Managing Engineering Teams Credits: 3
MGT 06677 - Management Skills for Engineers Credits: 3
MIS 02526 - Project Management for Engineers Credits: 3

Biomedical Engineering Research Courses: 6-9 s.h.

Research hours are credited for laboratory research leading to a Master’s Thesis.

ENGR 01599 - Master’s Research and Thesis Credits: 1 to 9

Total Required Credits for the Program: 30 s.h.

Foundation Courses

The following undergraduate courses are required:

For applicants with undergraduate majors that are not Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field, undergraduate courses may be required during matriculation.
The following undergraduate courses are strongly recommended: Chemistry I, Physics I, Calculus I, II, and III, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations.

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and Thesis Requirements

Student must successfully complete and defend a Master’s thesis.

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering is a Category 2 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories

Graduate Program Chair Contact Information
Vince Beachley
Engineering Hall
856.256.5329
beachley@rowan.edu

Department Head Contact Information
Mary Staehle
Engineering Hall
856.256.5338
staehlem@rowan.edu