Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

About

The Biomedical Engineering, M.S., program at Saint Louis University will focus on independent research and innovation, pursuit of academic excellence, strong industry partnerships, innovative teaching methodologies, and diversity and inclusion. These elements will collectively prepare students for successful careers and address the evolving needs of the region, nation and world. As part of their degrees, the students will take graduate-level courses to deepen their knowledge, understanding, and skills in the discipline as well as perform independent discovery or design-focused original research under the guidance of SLU's graduate faculty members. School of Science and Engineering graduate students gain valuable experience working with both faculty and peers. Additional opportunities to publish in scientific journals and attend professional conferences prepare our graduates for careers in industry or academia. Saint Louis University’s location in a vibrant and industry-rich city means that faculty members have access to and relationships with industry professionals. The School of Science and Engineering provides many opportunities for these professionals to interact with students, share their real-world experiences, network and even collaborate on research projects. Therefore, students have access not only to top-notch faculty but to the most recent developments in industry. Graduates will proficiently apply theories, methodologies, and knowledge to address fundamental questions in their primary field of study. Graduates will demonstrate the capability to critically assess scholarly works within the discipline and creatively synthesize broad areas of theory and scholarship to generate novel concepts and insights. Students will demonstrate skills in oral and written communication, enabling them to effectively write technical documents and make technical presentations. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Biomedical Engineer, Clinical Engineering Manager. Medical Device Design Engineer, Biomechanics Specialist, Biomaterials Scientist, Rehabilitation Engineering Specialist, Research & Development Scientist (Biomedical), Tissue Engineering Researcher, Bioprocess Engineering Specialist, Neural Engineering Specialist, Bioinstrumentation Engineer, Medical Imaging Scientist, Quality Assurance Manager (Biomedical), Pharmaceutical Engineering Specialist, Biomedical Data Scientist,Wearable Health Technology Engineer, Biomanufacturing Engineer, Biocompatibility Testing Manager, Regulatory Affairs Manager (Medical Devices), Healthcare Technology Consultant, Nanotechnology Engineer (Biomedical Applications), Robotics Engineer (Medical Devices), Artificial Organs Engineer.