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Accelerated Biomedical Engineering Degree

B.S. and M.S.

Gain the expertise to advance the biomedical device field, and create innovative solutions through research and product development.

If you're majoring in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, you can earn an M.S. in just one extra year with UND's accelerated degree program.

Program type:
Combined (Major and Master's)
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
5 years
Credit hours:
138-155 credits
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Why earn an accelerated biomedical engineering degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1
 

Combining an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with UND's Master's in Biomedical Engineering (M.S.) gives you the opportunity to focus your interests on medical devices, computer programming or another area that excites you.

The Computer Science or Electrical Engineering undergraduate programs are offered on campus or online. Qualified students can apply for entry to the master's program after completing 90 credits. You may be able to complete the requirements for both degrees in about 5 years.

Courses needed to complete the M.S. are also offered both on campus and online. Even if you choose to participate online, you'll enjoy the same attention from faculty and in-class interaction you're used to receiving while here.

How the Accelerated Biomedical Engineering Degree Works

If you are an incoming freshman or transfer student, apply to UND and your program. As a current student, connect with your advisor to make sure you stay on track for the combined or accelerated program. During your junior year, you can officially apply to the School of Graduate Studies. Complete the required courses, and you'll earn both your undergraduate and graduate degree at the same time.

Accelerated Biomedical Engineering Program

  • UND is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top online graduate engineering program.

  • The M.S. in biomedical engineering has both thesis and non-thesis options. Learn online or on-campus.

  • Flexible course offerings and specializations allow for a tailored educational experience.

  • Earn your degree from the largest electrical engineering program in North Dakota.

  • Individualize your graduate program and choose from several Biomedical Research Groups (BRG).

  • Leverage the expertise and resources of three departments: UND College of Engineering & Mines, UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences and NDSU's College of Engineering.

What can I do with an accelerated biomedical engineering degree?

10%

Expected growth for biomedical engineering in the next 10 years

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

97K

Average salary for biomedical engineers

U.S. Bureau of Labor

 

UND biomedical engineering graduates can expect to be highly sought by companies in the rapidly-growing field of medical devices. Top medical device companies today include:

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • GE Healthcare
  • Siemens
  • Medtronic
  • Baxter International
  • Philips (Healthcare)

Accelerated Biomedical Engineering Courses

BME 630. Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers. 6 Credits.

Biomedical engineering is a growing field of engineering that requires a fundamental understanding of human anatomy and physiology. This course is intended to provide a foundation for biomedical engineers with a focus on learning necessary terminologies, concepts, and functions essential to human anatomy and physiology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. F.

PH 534. Introduction to Health Informatics. 3 Credits.

This course will introduce students in the health professions to the field of health informatics by providing the foundational competencies needed to understand and apply informatics concepts and methods to the practice of healthcare. Students will be given opportunities to develop informatics knowledge and skills using real-world examples of health IT applications from their current or future scope of practice. Prerequisite: Completion of a biostatistics course or consent from instructor. F.

EE 550. Biomedical Instrumentation. 3 Credits.

Introduction to circuits and systems that allow electrical technology to interface with biological systems. Prerequisite: EE 314, EE 316 and EE 421, or consent of instructor.

Leaders in Engineering

Through research and hands-on experience, UND students are learning to make an impact and change the world.

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