M.S. in Biomedical Engineering

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Engineering is a graduate-level education in the fundamentals of the field and the research activity for our program.  M.S. students enroll in core classes plus electives, and the Master’s thesis provides a record of research effort and activity.  The M.S. timeline is typically 18–24 months. The Master of Science degree requires a minimum of 24 graded credit hours of course work and 6 credits of MS thesis.

The M.S. student pays tuition and fees, which might be offset by partial teaching or research assistantships if available. Graduates typically pursue careers in industry or continue their research endeavors in a Ph.D. program.

timeline for completing bme MS degree visualized in a graph

Typical milestones along the path to a M.S. in biomedical engineering at UVA.

BME Graduate Handbook

Here's where you will find expectations, deadlines, resources and alternatives laid out in a clear and transparent way.