Tufts University - School of Engineering

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

Bioengineering

Engineer a Healthier Future

Biomedical technology is innovating at a rapid rate. Organizations of all kinds are on the lookout for engineers who understand the medical uses of diagnostic imaging instrumentation, who have training in tissue engineering, and who are well-versed in biomaterials to design artificial joints. As a bioengineer, you’ll apply the principles of biology and engineering to improve the production and use of chemicals, medicine, and more.

ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: September 15

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ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: September 15

Choose Your Area of Study

The Tufts master's in Bioengineering program gives graduates a distinct professional advantage by combining a broad engineering and biotechnology curriculum with an in-depth focus on a specific bioengineering track of your choosing. This combination of depth and breadth equips students with the professional flexibility needed to excel in this rapidly changing field.

Choose between six tracks based on your interests and professional aspirations. Ranging from the study of tissue engineering and biological delivery to the development, control, and characterization of biological processes for water treatment and environmental restoration, these tracks include:

  • Bioinformatics
  • Biomaterials
  • Biomechanical Systems and Devices
  • Cell and Bioprocess Engineering
  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Signals and Systems

$106,950

The average salary for a bioengineer and biomedical engineer in 2024*

*Source: bls.gov

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Convenient schedules, full-time or part-time

98%

of Tufts School of Engineering graduates had secured employment or received a job offer at the time of graduation

125,000+

Join a network with 125,000+ Tufts University alumni

Program Highlights

  • Small class sizes
  • Personalized path of study
  • Real-world projects and internship opportunities
  • Mentorship from professors at the top of their fields
  • Collaborative research that crosses disciplines
  • Five miles from the high-tech hub of Boston
  • One-on-one career advising and workshops
  • Extensive professional development training and resources

GRE Waived

GRE scores are not required for applicants who have an undergraduate or graduate degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution. GRE scores are required for applicants who don’t have a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution.

Earn Two Degrees in Just 2 Years

At Tufts, hone your innovation, leadership, and management skills alongside your technical skills and graduate ready to lead. On-campus students can apply to our dual degree program and earn an MS in Innovation and Management, Engineering Management, or Technology Management & Leadership and an MS offered by one of the six academic departments in the School of Engineering. Earn both degrees in an accelerated timeframe and at a reduced cost.

Where Can You Go From Here? Anywhere You’d Like.

As a bioengineer, you’ll work on the forefront of new and emerging technologies. You’ll help conceive and design the many processes that produce, transform, and transport our world’s materials—and you’ll be involved with the development every step of the way, from lab-based experimentation to technological implementation and full-scale production.

At Tufts, engineering is so much more than a discipline—it’s a tight-knit community of students, faculty, and staff. Collaboration is not only common, it’s key. And you can count on career advice and network connections from experts in the field.

Careers for Graduates Include:
  • Bioengineer
  • Research Scientist
  • Medical Technologist
  • Clinical Engineer
  • Tissue Engineer
  • Biomaterials Developer

Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

The School of Engineering’s Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program offers on-campus MS students numerous advantages specific to the engineering discipline. Engineering co-op programs provide students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. This practical experience enhances their understanding of engineering concepts and prepares them for the challenges they may face in their future careers.

Discover Academic Excellence

The program features two components: an interdisciplinary core curriculum, including one class outside of students' chosen sub-specialty to increase their breadth of bioengineering knowledge, and courses required by the department that align with each chosen track.

The Tufts bioengineering program is distinguished by opportunities to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Graduate students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career.
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About Tufts University

What do you get at Tufts? A rigorous engineering education in a unique environment that blends the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university with the strengths of a top-ranked liberal arts college.

At Tufts, you’ll work with world-renowned engineering faculty at the top of their disciplines. Combine classroom teaching and hands-on learning to earn a degree that will prepare you for success. Take advantage of Tufts’ dedicated career and networking resources, explore the Tufts campus just a few miles from the high-tech hubs of Boston and Cambridge, and get ready for the next step in your professional life.