Admission Requirements for BME Professional Master's Degree

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Class Profile (2024-2025)

  • Class size: 52
  • Average undergrad GPA: 3.6
  • US/International: 63%/37% US/International
  • Undergrad majors: Biomedical engineering, Chemical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Biotechnology, Electronics, Biochemistry, Biology Biological Engineering, Pharmacy, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control, Medical Electronics
  • Work experience: Typically 0-2 years.

Admissions Requirements

Decisions for admission into the graduate program are based upon an applicant's holistic experiences which can include prior academic performance, industry experience, research experience etc., as well as the strength of your recommendation letters and statement of purpose.

When applying, make sure your select one of the following two research areas on your application: 

  • Biomedical Device Development (Coursework only Master's) Plan of Study
  • Biomedical Device Development with Industry Immersion (coursework only Master's) Plan of Study
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Health (coursework only Master's) Plan of Study
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Health with Industry Immersion (coursework only Master's) Plan of Study

For all applicants:

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in engineering, life science or technology. 
  • A strong foundation in Mathematics is required for success in an engineering curriculum. If your bachelor’s degree is a non-ABET accredited engineering degree (or international equivalent), we require that you have taken Calculus I and Calculus II (MA 16500 and MA 16600 at Purdue) and highly encourage a Differential Equations and/or Linear Algebra course (MA26600 and/or MA 26500 at Purdue) at the undergraduate level.
  • Target GPA 3.00/4.00 grade point average (GPA) in undergraduate study.
  • GRE: Not Required and will not be utilized in admissions decisions.

Additional requirements for international applicants:

  • English proficiency: Minimum TOEFL scores required for non-native speakers of English: must meet or exceed each of the following internet-based test scores: writing-18; speaking-18; listening-14; reading-19; total-80; or at least the following minimum IELTS scores: reading-6.5; listening-6.0; speaking-6.0; writing-5.5; overall band score-6.5 (English proficiency score reports are valid for 2 years.
     

Application Deadlines

Applications and all required supporting documentation must be received on or before the deadlines listed in the Applications Deadlines table below. After acceptance into the program, students may begin coursework in the spring, summer, or fall semesters.

  For Fall Entry For Spring Entry For Summer Entry
All Professional Master's Applicants Priority: December 1
Rolling Admissions through April 15		 September 15 February 15

 

 

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Program Highlights

  • Fast: The program can be completed in one year (fall, spring, and summer sessions).
  • Approachable Faculty: Whether your in the classroom or in the halls, our faculty are always willing to engage with students.
  • Investment in You: Each student accepted into the program will receive a $500 scholarship to enhance professional skills training.
  • Flexible: A flexible curriculum and ample electives enable you to custom design a plan of study to fit your interests, career advancement goals, and needs of your chosen industry.
  • Regulatory Affairs & Entrepreneurship: Acquire a well-rounded education, business acumen, and highly marketable skills in entrepreneurship and regularly affairs. Develop your expertise in preclinical and clinical study design, regulatory issues for approval, quality systems, and engineering ethics.
  • Professional Development & Leadership: Stay competitive in an evolving industry, advance to leadership positions, and broaden your opportunities in the biomedical device industry.
  • Internship Opportunity: Take advantage of the optional industry immersion experience for a six- to 12-month internship with a leader in the field of biomedical device development.
  • Like-minded Peers: Study with students who have a similar background in engineering, science, or other technical discipline and who either enrolled directly from undergraduate programs or have some industry experience.