Master’s in Biomedical Engineering Online
Founded in 1968 as one of the first biomedical engineering programs in the world, the Case Western Reserve University Department of Biomedical Engineering is the proud home of highly successful, comprehensive graduate programs in research and education. U.S. News & World Report’s rankings place us at #21 among graduate biomedical engineering programs nationwide.1
Biomedical engineering is a rapidly growing profession. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 5% growth—higher than the national average—in biomedical engineering jobs between 2022 and 2032.2
Program Details
- 100% online delivery
- 30 credit hours
- 10 courses
- Can be completed in as few as 18 months
- Three annual starts: spring, summer and fall
Admissions Deadlines
Excellence, Innovation and Opportunity
A Case Western Reserve engineering degree is an enviable credential—for many powerful reasons:
As a student, you’ll learn directly from a faculty of subject-matter experts, acclaimed researchers and seasoned educators. You’ll be able to expand and strengthen your professional connections through university ties that facilitate networking, internships and employment opportunities.
The university has a strong history of innovation, bringing ideas to reality with its research opportunities:
- $373.5 million in competitive sponsored research projects (as of FY2022)3
- #27 among 100 world universities receiving U.S. utility patents3
- More than 270 recent industry partners3
The Department of Biomedical Engineering continues to evolve, keeping pace with advancements in the field:
A master’s degree from a highly respected engineering program strengthens your credibility in the job market.
Your CWRU degree makes you a desired hiring choice in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Let our admissions outreach advisors answer your questions and introduce you to the application process.
Course Organization
10 courses – 30 credit hours
- 2 core biomedical engineering courses–6 credit hours
- 2 core engineering courses–6 credit hours
- 2 biomedical engineering specialty courses–6 credit hours
- 2 translational courses–6 credit hours
- 2 technical electives–6 credit hours
Expand Your Opportunities. Live Your Career Goals.
Empowered with the knowledge and experience you gain through Case Western Reserve, you’ll be uniquely qualified to advance in a wide range of opportunities.
Clinical Engineer
Manage and maintain medical equipment in hospitals or healthcare institutions, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with safety standards.
Biostatistician
Use your expertise to design experiments, implement statistical studies and analyze data on living organisms. Influence developments in areas such as medicine and pharmaceuticals, government, the environment and public policy.
Biomedical Software Engineer
Be the authority who develops software applications or systems that facilitate healthcare services and provide new ways to perform medical treatments using the latest technologies.
A Message from the Program Director
Dominique M. Durand, PhD, Program Director
Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Neural Engineering Center and Biomedical Engineering Department
A graduate of the Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Electronique, Hydrolique, Informatique et Automatique de Toulouse, France, as well as Case Western Reserve University and the University of Toronto, Professor Durand is an IEEE Fellow and Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biomedical Engineering and Fellow of the Institute of Physics.
To reach your goals, you need Case Western Reserve University.
Sources
- Retrieved on March 19, 2024, from premium.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/case-western-reserve-university-02138
- Retrieved on March 19, 2024, from bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/biomedical-engineers.htm
- Retrieved on November 26, 2024, from case.edu/cwruresearch/
- Retrieved on March 19, 2024, from glassdoor.com/Salaries/clinical-engineer-salary-SRCH_KO0,17.htm
- Retrieved on March 19, 2024, from indeed.com/career/biostatistician/salaries
- Retrieved on March 19, 2024, from glassdoor.com/Salaries/biomedical-software-engineer-salary-SRCH_KO0,28.htm