Offered by the Nancy E. and Peter C. Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering
Contact: Belinda Whisman, 121A Weill Hall, (607) 255-2573
The Master of Engineering program in Biomedical Engineering has the mission of equipping engineers, scientists, and healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to drive productivity, foster innovation, and facilitate discovery in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and conditions.
It is a thirty (30) credits program in which the student will be required to take courses in professional development, STEM, and Project Design. Each student will be able to tailor their coursework accordingly to their aspiring career progression.
Educational Goal
We provide a well-balanced and well-tuned needs-based curriculum, that ensures students are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge for a successful career. Moreover, we provide courses, human and physical resources, and replicated industry-like environments within an academic setting. These infrastructures and processes provide students with hands-on experiential learning opportunities.
We firmly believe that an “innovation-driven culture” is reshaping the healthcare industry landscape, consequently transforming the educational requirements and the role of biomedical engineers. To address these challenges, we have developed a teaching philosophy for post-undergraduate education that enables a diverse group of students to gain business acumen, professional expertise, in-depth STEM knowledge, and theoretical as well as practical experiences related to the product life cycle of biomedical technologies. We place strong emphasis on hands-on, self-paced, collaborative, and enjoyable learning experiences.
Common Objectives
Students entering our program bring a diverse array of strengths and backgrounds, and they will pursue varied career pathways. With this diversity in mind, we have crafted a curriculum that is both rich and flexible, yet provides a well-defined and structured educational journey. Regardless of their career goals, our students share several concurrent objectives:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted dynamics within the healthcare industry.
- Expand and deepen technical and scientific knowledge in areas that align with their interests and professional focus.
- Develop professional acumen to enhance their capabilities in navigating complex workplace scenarios.
- Engage in real-life design challenges that reflect current issues, fostering practical experience and problem-solving skills.
Expected Applicant Background
Students from a wide variety of backgrounds in engineering and science may obtain admission and are encouraged to apply.
All students will satisfy the following requirements:
- B.S. degree or equivalent in engineering or science.
- Calculus-based physics, mathematics starting with calculus, an introductory computer science course or equivalent, and a college-level biology course.
- Cornell University undergraduates can apply for the Early Admission option which is described on our website.