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Fall 2025 Graduate Catalog
Biomedical Engineering, MS
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Degrees Awarded: Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Chair: Yi-Xian Qin, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering Bldg., Room 215, (631) 632-1481
Graduate Program Administrator: Vacant
Biomedical engineering is at the forefront of medicine’s technologic revolution; its many successes have raised expectations for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Faculty at Stony Brook University have been active contributors to the cutting edge of this technology, and our University is building on internationally acclaimed strengths in Bioelectromagnetics, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Biotechnology, Tissue Engineering, Instrumentation, and Medical Imaging. These disciplines thrive through active interdisciplinary collaborations among the faculty in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the School of Medicine, and the College of Arts and Sciences, all of which are in close proximity. This ongoing biomedical research, combined with unique facilities at the University, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have helped distinguish Stony Brook as a superb resource for education in both the engineering and health sciences. With these intellectual and physical resources, the program in Biomedical Engineering is positioned to provide a rigorous, cross-disciplinary graduate training and research environment for our students.
This is a very exciting time for Biomedical Engineering. New areas are opening each day, ranging from the engineering of tissues to making outer space habitable for mankind. It is an excellent time to begin your studies in Biomedical Engineering and we believe you will find Stony Brook a superb place to train. Our faculty is diverse, our commitment is high, and our facilities are unique. If there are any questions which we might address, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
The Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University trains individuals with baccalaureate degrees in engineering, applied mathematics, and the sciences to provide them with the synthesis, design, and analysis skills necessary to contribute effectively to the advancement of technology in health and medical care. The M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs are specifically designed to provide graduate students and engineering professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to transfer recent developments in the basic sciences into commercially viable products and processes. Training of the student is accomplished by exposing the individual to the biology, engineering, and business concepts critical to succeeding in the biomedical research and development environment.
Training in Biomedical Engineering is directed by faculty from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the School of Medicine, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Health Sciences Center, as well as from the Brookhaven National Laboratory and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. These diverse faculty provide a spectrum of research opportunities. Breadth and depth of exposure is a hallmark of the program, and one which we believe emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary, collaborative approaches to real-world engineering problems in biology and medicine. Graduate training includes course instruction, participation in seminar courses, and extensive involvement in selected projects emphasizing synthesis and design skills. The graduate program is based in the Bioengineering Building, on West Campus, and in close proximity to the University Hospital, the Basic Sciences, Engineering, and Business Schools.
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Admission Requirements
Application Website Students may matriculate directly into either the MS or PhD programs. For admission to the Program in Biomedical Engineering, the following are normally required: A. A four-year undergraduate degree in engineering or related field such as the physical sciences, or mathematics. B. An official transcript of undergraduate record and of any work completed at the graduate level. C. Letters of recommendation from three previous or current instructors/employers. D. Submission of a personal statement outlining your background, interests, and career goals in the field of biomedical engineering. E. Acceptance by both the Program and the Graduate School. Stipends and tuition scholarships are available for selected students. Distribution of these awards will be based on undergraduate performance, professional experience, and research/career objectives as outlined in a personal statement. Degree Requirements
A minimum of 33 graduate credits is required to earn the Master of Science in BME (project option) or 39 credits for the Master of Science in BME (thesis option). The program study can be chosen from any of the following approved concentrations: Biomedical Principles, Biomedical Design or Biomedical Entrepreneurship; each with their own specific requirements as outlined below. The program of study can be tailored in consultation with your faculty advisor/mentor to accommodate almost any BME area of interest through the use of a technical elective system. The following courses must be taken by all BME graduate students:
Additionally, all students must also fulfill a business/management course requirement, which can be met by taking
(except those pursuing the Medical Physics Accredited Certificate Program) or the following MBA class from the School of Business
All students are required to register for BME 590 during every semester of full-time enrollment
(at least zero credits per semester) The following courses are only required for students in the Biomedical Principles concentration:
The following courses are only required for students in the Biomedical Design concentration:
The following courses are only required for students in the Biomedical Entrepreneurship concentration:
or 3 of the following
- JRN 501
- JRN 502
- JRN 503
- JRN 504
- JRN 508
- JRN 509
- JRN 511
OR - JRN 512
Notes:
Each concentration requires that the student completes 6 technical electives that can be tailored to the specific plan of study. Students in the Biomedical Principles and Biomedical Design concentration are required to take a minimum of six technical elective courses (4 of which have to be BME). Students in the Biomedical Entrepreneurship concentration are required to take a minimum of six technical elective courses (3 of which have to be BME and 3 of which are focused on entrepreneurship). Please consult with the graduate program director for an approved list of technical electives for all concentrations. A grade point average of B or better must be attained for the core BME courses taken and an overall grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0 must be maintained overall. Project or Thesis Options
The student has the option of earning the Master of Science Degree in BME on either a project or thesis option. If the project option is elected, the student undertakes elective graduate coursework to complete the 33 credits. The culmination of the degree is earned through an appropriate project that is submitted for approval to a faculty committee and/or the graduate program director. If the thesis option is elected, the student must additionally complete six credits of BME 599 and submit and defend a written thesis. For the project option, most students can complete this program within three academic semesters, and most students can complete the thesis option in four academic semesters. The project option is recommended for students who wish to pursue a career in industry that does not involve Research & Development (R&D). Students pursing the project option cannot use BME 599 to fulfill any requirements (i.e., it is not a technical elective nor core course, but they can enroll in BME 595 to document completion of the project). The thesis option is recommended for students who will be continuing on for their doctoral degree and for students who wish to pursue an industrial career with an R&D focus. Students in the thesis option cannot enroll in BME 595 and use it to satisfy degree requirements. Advanced Graduate Certificate in Life Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Advanced Graduate Certificate (AGC) in Life Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship (LiSIE), is a collaboration between Stony Brook University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Business, and Center for Biotechnology. The AGC is granted after completing a six course program that prepares students to translate science into therapeutics, diagnostics and/or medical devices. Students learn fundamentals of business, finance, regulatory affairs, market need, and due-diligence necessary for leveraging technology into bioscience oriented start-up companies, business ventures, or products in established companies. After completion of the LiSIE certificate, students can apply business strategies to innovations emerging from their own work, laboratories, incubators, and/or university community and prepare themselves for a broader range of career opportunities (e.g., intellectual property law, investment and financial analysis, business development, and regulatory as well as entrepreneurial activities). Admission Requirements of Biomedical Engineering Department Students may matriculate directly into either the M.S. or Ph.D. programs. For admission to the Program in Biomedical Engineering, the following are normally required: - A four-year undergraduate degree in engineering or related field such as the physical sciences, or mathematics.
- An official transcript of undergraduate record and of any work completed at the graduate level.
- Letters of recommendation from three previous or current instructors/employers.
- Submission of a personal statement outlining your background, interests, and career goals in the field of biomedical engineering.
- Acceptance by both the Program and the Graduate School.
Stipends and tuition scholarships are available for selected students. Distribution of these awards will be based on undergraduate performance, professional experience, and research/career objectives as outlined in a personal statement. Certificate Requirements
To receive the Stony Brook certificate in Life Sciences Innovations and Entrepreneurship, a student must complete six courses as specified below, with at least a B grade in each course. Biological Sciences Entrepreneurship (2 courses)
Biological Sciences Business and Science Communication (2 courses)
Technical Electives (choice of 2 courses for 6 credits under advisement from the certificate director)
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