Master of Biomedical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Troy, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 120-credit on-campus engineering degree focused on assistive and medical technology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Biomedical Engineering. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Biomaterials
- Biomedical device design
- Data science
- Health care
- Prosthetics and orthotics
- Wearable technology
Curriculum
- 120 credits: a liberal arts core
- Then 10 foundational biomedical engineering courses and six electives drawing on computer
- Electrical and mechanical engineering. Labs use 3D printing
- Bioprinting and electronics. A freshman capstone introduces the design process
- A senior capstone is run with a clinical or industry partner.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree or equivalent
- Transcripts in English
- Personal statement
- CV
- Two recommendation letters
- English test.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 88
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement or essay where required
- Recommendations where required
- Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the international applicant requirements and deadline. Complete the appropriate application. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Recommendations
- program-specific materials. Pay the application fee. Accept the admission offer and pay the enrollment deposit. Submit financial documentation for immigration processing. Follow the university instructions for the I-20 and F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,767 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Troy |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering |
| Department | Biomedical Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Scholarships
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
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The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $67,767 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,235 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 59.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.