The PMP is designed to prepare students for careers in industry. It provides students with the opportunity to develop business, leadership, and regulatory skills that are highly sought after by industry. A thesis provides students with an opportunity to do a deep dive into a focused question and is the recommended path for students preparing for a PhD program or research-orientated career. The PMP is a terminal degree and is not intended for students who are interested in research or continuing on to a PhD.

No. Students who graduate from the Professional Master’s Degree Program will receive the same diploma/degree that all master’s students in BME receive - the MSBME degree.

Yes. After admission, students may start in the spring, summer, or fall semesters.

No. This program is not intended for students who might be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. Research is important preparation for a Ph.D. program, and this program doesn’t have space for research.

This program will provide students with an opportunity to work at a biomedical company, maximizing opportunities for employment upon graduation. Our students have had internships at companies large and small, including Zimmer Biomet, Cook Biotech, Nevro, DuPuy Orthopedics, BD, and Philips. Graduates of this program have been placed in full time positions in companies including Abbot Vascular, Zimmer Biomet, Philips, and Lutonix.