Graduate Programs

Biomedical Engineering

Brown University’s two-year, on-campus master's in biomedical engineering bridges engineering, biology and medicine.

Brown University’s two-year, on-campus master's in biomedical engineering bridges engineering, biology and medicine.

The master’s in biomedical engineering program equips you with the multidisciplinary expertise for a career at the forefront of healthcare technology. Unlike many other engineering degrees, this program offers unique flexibility, allowing you to customize your education and specialize in one or two research areas, including: tissue engineering/regenerative medicine, neuroengineering/imaging, biomaterials/nanotechnology and biomechanics.

This program offers multiple degree options, differentiated by a thesis:

  • Master of science (Sc.M.): Coursework and thesis with research or design track
  • Master of engineering (M.Eng.): Coursework only

In addition to courses in engineering, biology, neuroscience, public health, computer science and other related fields, you can conduct research with faculty at the Warren Alpert Medical School. You’ll also have opportunities to gain valuable clinical experience at nearby teaching hospitals and engage in stimulating internships and co-ops at companies commercializing biomedical technologies.

These opportunities give you both the intellectual and the practical skills required for developing today's emerging science into useful biomedical technology and therapies.

Additional Information

Brown undergraduates can apply to this program as a fifth-year master’s degree.

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Application Information

Spring Start Deadline: November 15, 2024

Fall Start Deadline: February 1, 2025

Final Deadline: April 15, 2025

Application Requirements

GRE Subject:

Not required

GRE General:

Not required

Dates/Deadlines

Priority Deadline

Application Deadline

5th Year Deadline

Tuition and Funding

Graduate Tuition & Fees: Please visit the Office of Student and Financial Services for up-to-date tuition rates.

Completion Requirements

Upon completion of this degree, graduates will have a wide range of career opportunities and educational paths. While some choose to further their academics in Ph.D. programs or enter professional schools for medicine, law or dentistry, others transition directly into industry roles across various sectors. These include positions in medical device development, pharmaceutical research, healthcare technology consulting, biotechnology entrepreneurship, clinical engineering, government research and regulatory affairs.

 

Leadership

Director of the Institute for Biology, Engineering, and Medicine
Vicki Colvin
Program Director
Marissa Gray
Director of Graduate Studies
Michelle Dawson
Director of Graduate Studies
Vikas Srivastava

Contact and Location

Center for Biomedical Engineering

Location Address

171 Meeting Street
Providence, RI 02912

Mailing Address

Brown University
Box G-B3
Providence, RI 02912
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