M.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
One-Year M.Eng Degree
Industry Focused - Available Across SC
Clemson's Masters of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering (BME) is an intensive and encompassing, team-taught curriculum focused on medical device development and commercialization. Students benefit from the first-hand, real-world knowledge of program instructors and mentors who have extensive experience in the medical device industry and entrepreneurship.
Industry Preparedness
- Developing and testing innovative medical devices
- Designing animal and clinical studies
- Drafting business and marketing plans
- Creating regulatory strategies
- Assembling FDA pre-market submissions
85% of our M.ENG. in Biomedical Engineering graduates enter the medical device or associated industries. The remainder go on to professional or doctoral programs.
The BME is a 1-year, non-thesis graduate program designed to prepare students for careers in industry. The Clemson bioengineering department offers this degree program across three campus locations: Clemson, SC; Greenville, SC; and Charleston, SC.
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Degree Requirements
It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of and complete all BIOE Department and Graduate School requirements for the M.Eng degree. Students graduating should refer to the deadlines listed on the Graduate School website.
Masters Degree
The Biomedical Engineering program focuses on industry best practices, covering topics that span the entire medical device product lifecycle from design conceptualization to post-market activities. This non-thesis program requires 30 graduate coursework and is designed to prepare students for careers in industry. The M.Eng can be completed within 12 months. The curriculum is made up of five core courses and graduate-level elective courses that help students in their graduate studies and professional careers.
Core Courses
- BioE8140: Medical Device Commercialization (3 Credits)
- BioE8600: Biomedical engineering device design innovation (3 Credits)
- BioE8610/8611: Biomedical engineering product translation (3 Credits)
- BioE8620: Pre-clinical assessment and regulatory affairs for medical devices (3 credits)
- BioE8630: Clinical affairs for medical devices (3 Credits)
An internship is recommended but not required: Industrial or clinical internship: 1-6 credits (45 hours = 1 credit)
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Applying to the M.S. Program
The GRE is not required for graduate applications. Please note that you may include unofficial or official GRE scores in your application file if you believe it will strengthen your application. Please note that your chances for admissions or assistantships will not be impacted by not including GRE scores.
- Accredited Engineering or Applied Science Degree (Candidates with other educational and professional backgrounds will be considered on an individual basis.)
- GPA: ≥ 3.0
- TOEFL: ≥ 100 (required for international students)
Required Documents
- Online Application
- Unofficial Transcripts - Official Transcripts required upon acceptance. Do not send official transcripts until you have received your letter of acceptance.
- Letters of Recommendation
How to Apply
Students interested in applying to the BIOE master's program must be accepted to the Clemson University Graduate School. Application information and forms can be found on the Graduate School website. International students are welcome to apply and must meet Graduate School requirements for TOEFL scores.
Additional information concerning deadlines and program contacts can be found in the Bioengineering Graduate Handbook. Enrollment in the M.Eng program is open to all students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate engineering program.
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