Students choose the framework for their master’s program from three tracks:

• Master of Science Research Track [ScM - Thesis (Research)]
  • Independent, hands-on research experience with world renowned faculty
  • Students can choose projects from basic science to translational research with biology, engineering, or clinical faculty
  • Written thesis and oral defense required
• Master of Science Design Track [ScM - Thesis (Design)]
  • Team-based design toward an unmet clinical or commercial need in collaboration with faculty, clinical, and/or industry advisors
  • Team written thesis and oral critique required
• Master of Engineering [ScM - Non-thesis]
  • Coursework-based degree
  • Flexibility to explore areas of interest
  • Best suited for those pursuing careers in industry

In all three programs:

• Students customize their course selection based on their research needs and career goals.
• Students can opt to engage in stimulating co-ops at companies commercializing biomedical technologies.
• Students can pursue their degree on a part-time or full-time schedule.

Learn more about each track/program

• Our advisors are passionate, supportive, and committed to strong mentorship.
  • ScM- Thesis (Research) students have advisor flexibility and can choose between hospital based labs or department based labs.
  • Meet our core faculty and affiliated faculty.
• Flexible course work allows for focus on research.
• Our students publish in top scientific journals
• Recent publications by our master's students:
  • Sampath, S.G., Telfeian, A.E., Sullivan, R., Lu, A. and Srivastava, V., 2022. Shape Memory Nitinol Based Minimally Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation Device Concept for Improved Pain Management. Pain Physician, 25(2), pp.E375-E383.
  • Hoffman-Kim, D., Cruz, R.D.G., El Din, D.M.A. and Okazaki, L., 2022, January. Studying Angular Velocity-Induced Brain Injury in Three-Dimensional Cortical Spheroids. In BRAIN INJURY (Vol. 36, pp. 90-91). 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OR14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND: TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD.
  • Fariha, R., Jabrah, M., Hill, C., Spooner, A., Deshpande, P. and Tripathi, A., 2022. Simultaneous detection of salivary cortisol and cortisone using an automated high-throughput sample preparation method for LC-MS/MS. SLAS technology.
  • Atherton, E., Brown, S., Papiez, E., Restrepo, M.I. and Borton, D.A., 2021. Lipopolysaccharide-induced neuroinflammation disrupts functional connectivity and community structure in primary cortical microtissues. Scientific reports, 11(1), pp.1-15.
  • Flannery, S.W., Kiapour, A.M., Edgar, D.J., Murray, M.M., Beveridge, J.E. and Fleming, B.C., 2022. A transfer learning approach for automatic segmentation of the surgically treated anterior cruciate ligament. Journal of Orthopaedic Research®, 40(1), pp.277-284.
  • Flannery, S.W., Kiapour, A.M., Edgar, D.J., Murray, M.M. and Fleming, B.C., 2021. Automated magnetic resonance image segmentation of the anterior cruciate ligament. Journal of Orthopaedic Research®, 39(4), pp.831-840.
  • Ip, B.C., Leary, E., Knorlein, B., Reich, D., Van, V., Manning, J. and Morgan, J.R., 2022. 3D Microtissues Mimic the Architecture, Estradiol Synthesis, and Gap Junction Intercellular Communication of the Avascular Granulosa. Toxicological Sciences, 186(1), pp.29-42.
  • Machado, M.C., Vimbela, G.V. and Tripathi, A., 2021. Creation of a low cost, low light bioluminescence sensor for real time biological nitrate sensing in marine environments. Environmental Technology, pp.1-8.
  • Markoski, A., Wong, I.Y. and Borenstein, J.T., 2021. 3D Printed Monolithic Device for the Microfluidic Capture, Perfusion, and Analysis of Multicellular Spheroids. Frontiers in medical technology, 3, p.15.
  • McHugh, B., Akhbari, B., Morton, A.M., Moore, D.C. and Crisco, J.J., 2021. Optical motion capture accuracy is task-dependent in assessing wrist motion. Journal of Biomechanics, 120, p.110362.
  • Sarnik, S.A., Sutermaster, B.A. and Darling, E.M., 2021. Mass‐Added Density Modulation for Sorting Cells Based on Differential Surface Protein Levels. Cytometry Part A, 99(5), pp.488-495.
  • Stinnett, G., Taheri, N., Villanova, J., Bohloul, A., Guo, X., Esposito, E.P., Xiao, Z., Stueber, D., Avendano, C., Decuzzi, P. and Pautler, R.G., 2021. 2D Gadolinium Oxide Nanoplates as T1 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 10(11), p.2001780.
  • Stueber, D.D., Villanova, J., Aponte, I., Xiao, Z. and Colvin, V.L., 2021. Magnetic nanoparticles in biology and medicine: Past, present, and future trends. Pharmaceutics, 13(7), p.943.
  • Welch, E.C., Powell, J.M., Clevinger, T.B., Fairman, A.E. and Shukla, A., 2021. Advances in Biosensors and Diagnostic Technologies Using Nanostructures and Nanomaterials. Advanced Functional Materials, 31(44), p.2104126.

• Students pay per course credit and are required to take 8 courses over 4 semesters. Learn more about tuition and fees.
• Important Notes:
  • The Grad School's tuition rates are based on a 4-course per semester schedule, but our program averages a 2-course per semester schedule.
  • The BME Master's Program does not follow the pay scale for the Engineering Master's program (it's cheaper!).

• Brown BME alumni and current students can join our LinkedIn Group to network and access job postings.