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.
Application Information
Spring Start Deadline: November 1, 2024
Fall Start Deadline: February 1, 2025
Final Deadline: April 15, 2025
Application Requirements
GRE Subject:
Not required
GRE General:
Not required
TOEFL/IELTS:
Required for any non-native English speaker who does not have a degree from an institution where English is the sole language of instruction or from a University in the following countries: Australia, Bahamas, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada (except Quebec), Ethiopia, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Tanzania, Gambia, Uganda, United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales), West Indies, Zambia).
The TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and the IELTS Indicator exam are accepted.
Students from mainland China may submit the TOEFL ITP Plus exam.
Official Transcripts:
Required. All applicants may upload unofficial transcripts for application submission. Official transcripts are ONLY required for enrolling students before class starts. An international transcript evaluation (WES, ECE, or The Evaluation Company) is required for degrees from non-U.S. institutions before enrollment.
For applicants with an undergraduate degree from India, WES and ECE are the preferred evaluation services.
Letters of Recommendations:
Three (3) letters of recommendation required.
Two (2) for fifth-year applicants.
Personal Statement:
Required.
Resume/CV:
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.
The program offers limited need-based assistance in the form of tuition scholarships. These scholarships are evaluated on financial need as a need basis and are determined through the submission of a FAFSA form for US students or a CSS profile for international students.
Brown University's Graduate Office of Financial Aid determines loan eligibility and offers counseling to help you determine if Brown can be an affordable financial investment for you. Although the Office of Financial Aid offers no funding of its own, they can help you pursue educational loans or discover known funding opportunities from other sources.
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
Contact and Location
Center for Biomedical Engineering
Location Address
Providence, RI 02912
Mailing Address
Box G-B3
Providence, RI 02912