Tufts University - School of Engineering

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Technology is Booming

More than ever before, companies are looking for engineers who understand the medical uses of diagnostic imaging instrumentation, biotechnology professionals with training in tissue engineering, and mechanical engineers who are well versed in biomaterials to design innovations such as artificial joints. When you graduate with a master’s from Tufts, you’ll be prepared to advance in the ever-changing field of biomedical engineering.

ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: January 15
  • Spring: November 15 (domestic applicants only)

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ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: January 15
  • Spring: November 15 (domestic applicants only)

Choose Your Area of Study

The biomedical industry demands skilled professionals whose expertise can cross traditional boundaries of science and engineering. At Tufts, you’ll learn what you need to succeed through a highly interdisciplinary course of study—and you’ll focus on one of several biomedically relevant topics, including tissue engineering, biological delivery, or the interaction of biomaterials with mammalian tissues. Earn your master’s in biomedical engineering with a focus on any of these areas of study:

  • Biomedical imaging: Help advance imaging technology used to scan tissue and organs in the human body, and improve the ability to assess medical conditions.
  • Biomaterials: Study the versatility of silk-based biopolymers, and explore their benefits in self-assembly, biomaterials engineering, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.
  • Drug delivery: Work to engineer technologies that transport therapeutic materials through the body, with applications in vaccines and cancer treatments.
  • Wearable sensing devices: Investigate sustainable materials used for high-technology applications, including identifying pollutants and pathogens or improving athletic performance.

$106,950

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

*Source: bls.gov

98%

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

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Convenient schedules, full-time or part-time

“In the master’s program, we currently have students with backgrounds in chemistry, biomedical engineering, pharmaceuticals, biology, material science, and chemical engineering. It’s a very diverse group that brings a variety of perspectives, experiences, and interests to the table.”

– Professor Qiaobing Xu, Biomedical Engineering

Program Highlights

  • Small class sizes
  • Personalized path of study
  • Mentorship from professors at the top of their fields
  • Collaborative research that crosses disciplines
  • Five miles from the high-tech hub of Boston

GRE Waived

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

The field of biomedical engineering is rapidly growing and changing—and the demand for biomedical devices, solutions, and procedures is expected to increase as modern medical advances continue to astonish us and extend our lives.

As a biomedical engineer, you’ll work with scientists, medical researchers, and manufacturers to address a wide range of potential interventions for injuries, illnesses, physical disabilities, and more. Using what you learn at Tufts, you’ll combine engineering principles with medical and biological sciences to design and create equipment, computer systems, and software for health care.

Careers for graduates include:
  • Biomaterials developer
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Independent consultant
  • Doctor
  • Biomedical scientist/researcher
  • Rehabilitation engineer
  • Medical technology engineer
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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 Tufts biomedical engineering program is distinguished by its 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.