Master of Science in Bioengineering

The M.S. in Bioengineering is tailored for students with a strong science background who would like the skills needed to develop materials and devices at the intersect ion of life science and engineering. This interdisciplinary program focuses on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine methods to improve healthcare. Our program builds on a foundation of molecular biology and chemistry while also adding elements of bioengineering design. For the Master of Science degree, students must successfully complete thirty graduate credits including 15 credits of core courses listed below. Students may elect to choose thesis (6-9 credits} or non-thesis options, depending on their professional goals. Students pursuing a thesis should make arrangements with an advisor within the first year at Stevens. Graduates of this program will be well positioned to obtain careers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in addition to biomedical research and regulatory institutions.

Bioengineering Curriculum

Core Courses in Bioengineering (15 Credits)

BIO 687Molecular Genetics

3

BIO 684Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques

3

BME 505Biomaterials

3

BME 602Principles of Tissue Engineering

3

BME 690Cellular Signal Transduction

3

Or

BIO 690Cellular Signal Transduction

3

Technical Elective Courses (9 credits for non-thesis option, 6-9 credits for thesis option)

BIO 583Physiology

3

BIO 668Computational Biology

3

BIO 686Immunology

3

BIO 689Cell Biology Laboratory Techniques

3

BIO 691Introduction to Systems Biology

3

BIO 695Organelles

3

BME 502Physiology for Engineers I

3

BME 503Physiology for Engineers II

3

BME 650Advanced Biomaterials

3

BME 665Pathophysiology

3

CH 601

PME 530Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

3

CAL 557Bioethics

3

CH 800Special Research Problems in Chemistry

1-6

Or

BME 800Special Problems in Biomedical Engineering (ME)

1-6

Unrestricted Electives (6 credits for non-thesis option only)

Additional courses are chosen with an advisor’s guidance and will depend on the student’s interests and background. The Program Director must approve all elective courses.