Tufts University - School of Engineering

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

Biophotonics

Biophotonics Careers are Booming

The science of generating, transmitting, and detecting photons that interact with tissue or biomolecules–biophotonics–is a field that’s expected to see significant innovations in the coming years. This growth will increase the demand for improved diagnostic optical tools, therapeutics, and microscopes alongside skilled biophotonic professionals who understand their design and application in the context of biomaterials and processes. Tufts master’s graduates are fully prepared to join this industry and begin the work of improving diagnostics and therapeutics through light-based technology.

ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring


SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:

  • Apply to a master’s program before the application deadline to be considered for scholarships

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: September 15

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ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring


SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:

  • Apply to a master’s program before the application deadline to be considered for scholarships

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: September 15

Choose Your Area of Study

The biomedical and biopharmaceutical industries need skilled professionals with expertise in both science and engineering. As a Tufts MS student, you’ll have an opportunity to hone these skillsets while learning how to navigate a highly interdisciplinary field through a dynamic curriculum that blends hands-on research and real-world experience.

The Tufts Biophotonics certificate program is ideal for those with science backgrounds who want to pursue more advanced studies in bio/nano photonics and work to advance optical technologies for commercialization, research, and development.

Both the MS and Certificate programs offer:

  • Hands-on research opportunities based on a project of your choosing and supported by leading faculty members and state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Internship opportunities within leading biomedical and biopharmaceutical companies in Greater Boston.

$100,730

The average salary for a bioengineer and biomedical engineer in 2023*

*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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Join a network with 125,000+ Tufts University alumni

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Convenient schedules, full-time or part-time

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.

Tufts students hone their innovation, leadership, and management skills alongside technical skills–and they graduate ready to lead.

As a Tufts-trained biophotonics engineer, you’ll have a chance to contribute to this important field alongside scientists, medical researchers, and manufacturers. Applying light-based optical tools that address injuries and illnesses, you’ll combine engineering principles with medical and biological sciences to create equipment, computer systems, and software that improve the quality of healthcare–and quality of life.

Careers for graduates include:
  • Photonics and Software Developer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Research Scientist
  • Laser and Optical Physicist
  • Technology Development Manager
  • Nanofabrication Scientist
  • Process Technologist
  • And much more
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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 biophotonics 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.