Your Plan of Study
Plan of Study Academic Requirements
30 credits total of coursework required:
- 30 total credit hours of graduate coursework (500 and 600 level)
- 6 credit hours of Biomedical Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- 3 credit hours of Quantitative / Analytical (opens in a new tab)
- 3 credit hours of Life Sciences (opens in a new tab)
- 12 credit hours of Regulatory Affairs and Professional Skills
- 6 credit hours of Graduate Electives for Specialization
- 6-12 month internship for students in the Industry Immersion concentration
- Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
- No grade can be lower than a C
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View a list of courses that will not count toward requirements for this program (opens in a new tab)
Professional Development Scholarship for BME Professional Master's Students
BME has approved a scholarship for PMP students to pursue professional development opportunities that may enhance your professional skills training while here at Purdue. Please see below for the policy and process for applying for this opportunity
- One time award up to $500 that will be reimbursed to the student after documentation of expense and successful completion of activity is submitted
- Must fill out application and be pre-approved for the opportunity
- Only one scholarship will be awarded per student during the duration of your program
- Once approved, keep all receipts associated with event for your reimbursement
- Some examples of professional development opportunities: take a course outside of Purdue, register for a professional exam, attend a conference or industry trade event
- Incomplete applications, activities not related to professional development, or applications for opportunities that will happen after graduation from the program will not be considered
- You will use the following link to get pre-approved for your opportunity: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zrGQhoQAoOSjPM
Professional MS Plan of Study Worksheets
Sample Plans of Study
Sample Plan of Study for Biomedical Device Development
| Location | Coursework | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 - Fall | On Campus |
12 credits
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| Semester 2 - Spring | On Campus |
12 credits
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| Semester 3 - Summer | On Campus |
6 credits
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Sample Plan of Study A for Biomedical Device Development with Industry Immersion
| Location | Coursework | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 - Fall | On Campus |
9 credits
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| Semester 2 - Spring | Off Campus |
Internship + 3 credits (online)
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| Semester 3 - Summer | Off Campus |
Internship + 3 credits (online)
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| Semester 4 - Fall | Off Campus |
Internship + 3 credits (online)
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| Semester 5 - Spring | On Campus |
12 credits
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