Biomedical Engineering M.S.

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Program Overview

The M.S. in Biomedical Engineering provides students with a range of opportunities for advanced study in this interdisciplinary field. The program focuses on research programs that include: 

  • Biomaterials and Drug Delivery
  • Biomechanics and Orthopedics
  • Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Immune Engineering
  • Computational Biology and Biomedical AI

Major research facilities include the Syracuse BioInspired Institute and laboratories at nearby SUNY Upstate Medical University, such as the Institute for Human Performance. The strong partnership between faculty, students, and staff at SUNY Upstate and Syracuse University fosters a highly integrated research environment, enabling biomedical engineering investigations that span clinical, translational, and fundamental science.

Admission Requirements

Prospective students should hold a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical Engineering (or similar engineering field). A summer bridge course will be offered to students without a BS degree in Biomedical Engineering or for those who lack adequate academic preparation.

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Degree Requirements

The MS in Biomedical Engineering is a flexible program with a choice of three plans. The MS can be a terminal degree or an introduction to research before pursuing the Ph.D. All three options are designed to be completed in about two years.

For more information, visit the Syracuse University Course Catalog and the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering webpage.

Plan 1

  • Minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate study (24 credits of coursework, 6 credits of thesis)
  • Master’s thesis defended in an oral examination

Plan 2

  • Minimum of 30 credits (27 credits of coursework, 3 credits of an MS project)

Plan 3

  • Minimum of 36 credits (24 credits of technical coursework, including 3 credits of an MS project, 12 credits of tailored, non-technical concentrations)

Companies That Hire Our Graduates

  • AcrylChina
  • Anoplate Corporation
  • Aramco Performance Materials
  • Avantor
  • Bausch and Lomb
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Duke University
  • Edge Animal Health
  • FLSmidth Inc.
  • Guangzhou Micro-shot Technology Co. Ltd.
  • Indium Corporation
  • Intel
  • KLS Martin Group
  • Lotte Biologics
  • LumaCyte
  • Middough
  • Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Quadrant Biosciences
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
  • Rich Products Corp.
  • United Foods Corporation
  • Vici Health Sciences

Job location

88% in the US, 12% outside of US

Job location within the US

71% in Syracuse/Central New York, 29% Other 33% Other

Salary Estimates

Base salary range: $70,000 – 104,999

Median base salary range: $75,000 – 79,999 

Job Titles

  • Bioengineer
  • Downstream Research Scientist
  • Lab Scientist II
  • Laboratory technician
  • Process Engineer
  • Research Technician Intern
  • Technical Support Engineer
  • Application Engineer

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The exceptional faculty, innovative research opportunities, top-notch resources, and a nurturing environment made my journey truly invaluable.

Nandhini Ragagopal G'21
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