Biomedical Engineering (MS)

Biomedical Engineering Department

Program Description

Biomedical Engineering (BME), a multi-disciplinary field, is behind some of the most important medical breakthroughs today. Working closely together, engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and physicians have developed artificial organs, internal and external prosthetics, multiple imaging modalities, and diagnostic and therapeutic devices. Biomedical Engineering has significantly contributed to improved health care and quality of life.

The MS program in Biomedical Engineering merges coursework from Tandon’s engineering departments along with research opportunities with Biomedical Engineering faculty from across NYU to create a degree path that matches a student’s BME career objectives.

Admissions

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 30 credits, comprised of the following:

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Core Requirements
BE-GY 6103	ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, & BIOPHYSICS I	3
BE-GY 6473	APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 1	3
or BE-GY 8103	SYSTEMS & COMPUTATIONAL SIMULATION FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BE-GY 6503	BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION 1	3
or BE-GY 6783	BIOMECHANICS FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS
Biomedical Engineering (BME) Electives
Select 9 credits of the following:		9
BE-GY 6113	ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, & BIOPHYSICS II
BE-GY 6203	Biomedical Imaging I
BE-GY 6303	Bio-optics
BE-GY 6353	Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering
BE-GY 6403	Digital Signal Processing I
BE-GY 6453	Probability and Stochastic Processes
BE-GY 6513	BIOMEDICAL DEVICE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
BE-GY 6523	BIOMEMS AND MICROFLUIDICS
BE-GY 6723	Natural Polymers and Materials
BE-GY 6763	REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
BE-GY 6803	Biomaterials: Engineering Principles and Design Consideration
BE-GY 8203	Biomedical Modeling, Estimation and Control
BE-GY 9443	Tissue Engineering
BE-GY 9453	ENGINEERING TISSUE REGENERATION
BE-GY 9603	Neural and Physiological Signal Processing
BE-GY 9753	BIOETHICS SEMINAR
Flexible Electives
Select 6 credits of flexible electives. Flexible electives can be from the BME electives list above or the out-of-department list below. 2		6
Out-of-Department Courses
BT-GY 6063	Immunology: Concepts, Mechanisms and Applications in Biotechnology
BT-GY 9433	PROTEIN ENGINEERING
ECE-GY 6123	Image and Video Processing
ECE-GY 6143	MACHINE LEARNING
ECE-GY 6483	Real Time Embedded Systems
ROB-GY 6423	INTERACTIVE MEDICAL ROBOTICS
Experiential Learning (EL)
Select 6 credits from the following: 3		6
BE-GY 871X	Guided Studies in Biomedical Engineering
BE-GY 873X	Research in Biomedical Engineering
BE-GY 997X	MS THESIS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
CP-GY 9911	Internship for MS I
CP-GY 9921	Internship for MS II
Colloquium and Seminar
Students must enroll in and attend the colloquium lecture series with distinguished invited speakers each semester.
BE-GY 9730	Colloquium in Biomedical Engineering	0
Students must participate and enroll in the seminar for professional development at least two semesters.
BE-GY 9740	Seminar in Biomedical Engineering	0
Total Credits		30

¹

If students take both options, the second will count toward the BME electives (or flexible electives if the BME electives are filled).

²

With adviser approval, other courses not on this list may count as flexible electives. Note, however, that courses cannot be selected from the School of Professional Studies.

³

Students may take up to 9 credits of EL courses. Additional credits beyond the 6 required will count toward the BME electives (or flexible electives if the BME electives are filled).

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid

1st Semester/Term		Credits
BE-GY 6103	ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, & BIOPHYSICS I	3
BE-GY 6473	APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING	3
BE-GY 9730	Colloquium in Biomedical Engineering	0
BME Elective		3
	Credits	9
2nd Semester/Term
BE-GY 6503	BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION	3
BE-GY 9730	Colloquium in Biomedical Engineering	0
BME Elective		3
BME Elective		3
	Credits	9
3rd Semester/Term
BE-GY 871X	Guided Studies in Biomedical Engineering	3
BE-GY 9730	Colloquium in Biomedical Engineering	0
BE-GY 9740	Seminar in Biomedical Engineering	0
Flexible Elective		3
Flexible Elective		3
	Credits	9
4th Semester/Term
BE-GY 871X	Guided Studies in Biomedical Engineering	3
BE-GY 9730	Colloquium in Biomedical Engineering	0
BE-GY 9740	Seminar in Biomedical Engineering	0
	Credits	3
	Total Credits	30

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

1. Have established a fundamental understanding of the biological sciences and advanced math principles, and various fields of biomedical engineering key concepts and applications.
2. Be provided with exposure to laboratory and practical research opportunities, and enable them to develop innovative problem solving techniques in the field of biomedical engineering.
3. Have oral and written presentation capabilities for professional preparation and career development.

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