M.S. in Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering offers a degree program leading to the Master of Science.

BME Graduate Handbook

Areas of strength in the department include

  • development of novel treatments for cardiovascular disease
  • computational modeling of tissue mechanical behavior
  • new strategies for regeneration of cartilage and bone

Graduate training emphasizes preparation for careers in teaching and research in both academic and industry settings.

The Master of Science program typically requires two years of course work, a research thesis, and an oral comprehensive examination and defense of the thesis. Thesis research for the Master's degree emphasizes basic research skills, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and technical writing.

Summary of BME Semester Credit Hour Requirements

Specified, core course hours

Elective course hours

Research hours

TOTAL

Other requirement

10

14

6*

30

thesis

* 6 hours of research is required and completion of a thesis

The required core courses are:

  • ST 8114 Statistical Methods (4 credit hours)
  • ABE 8621 Methods of Biomedical Engineering Research (1 credit hour)
  • BIO 6514 Animal Physiology or BIO 6114 Cellular Physiology (4 credit hours)
  • ABE 8801 Clinical Experience for Biomedical Engineering (1 credit hour)

Admission

Admission is competitive.  Academic performance, research experience, stated interests, and availability of a suitable major professor (research supervisor) are all factors that are taken into consideration.  All applications require the following:

  • Submission of GRE scores
  • Letters of reference, statement of purpose, and other graduate school requirements
  • If applicable, minimum total TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), or 100 (internet-based)

The qualified applicant will hold a Bachelor Science degree in any discipline of engineering with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.  Prospective students with a non-engineering B.S. in the sciences or mathematics will also be considered for admission, but awarding of a graduate degree will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of remedial coursework to include calculus through differential equations, two semesters of college physics, one year of college chemistry, and six discipline-specific courses.  The required remedial courses are specified at the time of admission.

Additional Information

BME Graduate Handbook

For general graduate policies, consult the Office of the Graduate School.
Information about Mississippi State University is available from the Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness.

For more information:
Dr. Steve Elder
Graduate Coordinator for Biomedical Engineering
130 Creelman Street
662.325.3282
selder@abe.msstate.edu