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Bioengineering is steadily becoming the world's largest industrial sector. There is an increasing demand in the job market for doctors who are competent in the latest technologies and engineers who are properly trained in basic medical science and biotechnology. The Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland is the home of this emerging academic discipline, exciting interdisciplinary degree programs, and faculty and students who want to make a difference in human health and biological science through education, research, and invention. Our Master of Engineering program is nationally recognized as a Best Online Masters in Engineering Program by U.S. News and World Report.

Students in our Master of Engineering program will learn to integrate principles of engineering and biological systems to develop new technologies and devices that improve human health, fight disease, and aid persons with disabilities. Students have the option to complete the program online or on campus. This program is uniquely positioned to offer educational strengths in engineering, biology, and medicine. In just 10 courses, you’ll earn a master’s degree that will prepare you to pioneer innovative engineering solutions that improve human health around the world.

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  • BIOE651 Applied Mathematics in Bioengineering (3 Credits) | Core

    This course focuses on solving bioengineering problems by using a variety of mathematical methods such as ordinary and partial differential equations, linear algebra, and other numerical methods.

  • BIOE654 Physiology for Bioengineers (3 Credits) | Core

    Spring 2025 TuTh 6:00pm - 7:15pm Yantenew Gete
    Bioengineering-based designs of biomaterials, biomedical devices, imaging and drug delivery agents, tissue engineering, and prosthesis (among others), offer the opportunity to improve health care. This course is aimed at providing biological ...

  • BIOE658A Additive Manufacturing for Bioengineering Applications (3 Credits) | Elective

    This course focuses on bioengineering applications of additive manufacturing. Such applications are unique in both bioprinting materials and in cell incorporation.

  • BIOE658D Application of Biomaterials (3 Credits) | Elective

    The primary objective/goal of this course is to provide the tools and foundation necessary for cutting edge biomaterials research and translation into medical device applications. The first half of the course will focus on the fundamentals ...

  • BIOE658E Biomedical Device Developments (3 Credits) | Core

    Spring 2025 MW 12:30pm - 1:45pm Martha Wang
    This course provides an outline to the steps required for the development of new biomedical devices. The course will begin with an introduction to the materials typically used in medical devices, will continue with a review of body’s response ...

  • BIOE658F Applications of Bioinformatics (3 Credits) | Elective

    The course emphasizes the use of NIH sequence databases to answer biological questions in genomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics.

  • BIOE658G Genome Editing and Synthetic Biology ( Credits) | Elective

    The course will introduce students to the field of genome editing and synthetic biology. After reviewing basic molecular biology concepts necessary to engage with the material, the course will explore the relevant cutting edge technologies ...

  • BIOE658J Introduction to Programming and Data Analysis using Python (3 Credits) | Core

    Aims to provide an introduction to structured programming, computational methods, and data analysis techniques, with the goal of equipping students with a foundation that allows them to confidently tackle problems in research and industry. ...

  • BIOE658L Applications in Biopharmaceutical Engineering (3 Credits) | Elective

    This course covers the science and engineering of platforms and processes for biopharmaceutical products. Topics include: upstream processes, bioreactors and culture media, product recovery and purification, GxP, and biopharmaceutical product ...

  • BIOE658R Regulatory Affairs in Medical Product Development (3 Credits) | Core

    An introductory course on regulations associated with the development and production of medical devices and pharmaceuticals

  • BIOE658W Biosensor Techniques, Instrumentation, and Applications ( Credits) | Elective

    A thorough review of fundamental concepts of biosensing systems, principles of common detection methods, and modern applications of biosensors. Primarily literature driven. Students will obtain a detailed understanding of cutting-edge biosensing ...

  • BIOE658Y Applications of Tissue Engineering (3 Credits) | Elective

    A review of the fundamental principles involved in the design of engineered tissues and organs. Both biological and engineering fundamentals will be considered.

Requirements specific to the bioengineering program include:

  • A bachelor's degree, GPA of 3.0 or better, in a STEM field from an accredited institution.
  • Successful completion of all of the following courses (or their equivalent):
  • For those with non-engineering undergraduate degrees, we also look for coursework indicating an aptitude for bioengineering. In addition to the above requirements, non-engineering applicants also must have at least one of the following:
    • Preferred: Fluid mechanics or biofluidics (BIOE 331) course
    • Applied math course (300-level or above)
    • Quantitative engineering course
    • Computer programming course (Preferably MATLAB, C++, or Python)
    • Linear Algebra (MATH 240)

For a complete list of admission requirements, visit the Application Process page.  Completed applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

 

     

    Master of Engineering: 30 Credits or 10 Courses

    Students in the Professional Master of Engineering in bioengineering program will take four core courses and six elective courses. Students must obtain permission from their academic advisor for each elective course. There is no research or thesis required for this degree.  

    Graduate Certificate in Engineering: 12 Credits or 4 Courses

    Students must take one of the core courses and 3 elective courses from the Bioengineering M.Eng. offerings, or others as approved by their advisor. Students must obtain permission from their academic advisor for each elective course. 

    Degree Planning Sheets

    All students are expected to complete a preliminary course plan for their intended degree program (10-course for MEng or 4-course for GCEN) with the Senior Academic Advisor by the end of their first semester of study. The Degree Planning Sheet lists the core and technical elective requirements for each program, and all courses that are pre-approved for that program. Alternative technical electives must be approved by the same academic advisor. 

    Degree planning sheets for all academic programs can be found here.

    Please note: MAGE students are assessed the MAGE tuition rates, on campus / remote sites and online as it applies, when enrolled in Professional Master of Engineering (ENPM), Engineering (ENGR) and Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) courses only. MAGE students taking any course outside of ENPM, ENGR or CMNS are assessed the tuition appropriate to the particular course’s tuition rate and/or student's residency status, that is, in-state or out-of-state. A full list of four-letter course codes that fall into the ENPM/ENGR/CMNS tuition structure referenced here, as well as other exceptions to this policy, such as differential tuition courses, are detailed in the "Additional Information" section below.

    Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 Tuition and Fees
    On Campus (College Park) Courses
    Tuition: $1,175.00 per credit hour
    Fees: $358.00 for part-time (1 - 8 credits) graduate students taking classes at the College Park campus. 
      $692.50 for full-time (9 or more credits) graduate students taking classes at the College Park campus.
    (Tuition x Credit Hours + Fees) One course: $1,175.00 x 3 = $3,525.00 + $358.00 = $3,883.00
      Two courses: $1,175.00 x 6 = $7,050.00 + $358.00 = $7,408.00
      Three courses: $1,175.00 x 9 = $10,575 + $692.50 = $11,267.50
    Online Courses  
    Tuition: $1,449.00 per credit hour
    Fees: N/A
    (Tuition x Credit Hours) One course - $1,449.00 x 3 = $4,347.00
      Two courses - $1,449.00 x 6 = $8,694.00
      Three courses - $1,449.00 x 9 = $13,041.00

    Additional Information

    • Note regarding Summer Semesters: All students who register for undergrad courses with Office of Extended Studies sections are subject to the summer deadlines. Graduate courses and those with non-Office of Extended Studies sections are subject to the regular billing deadlines as stated on the monthly statements from Student Financial Services, generally the 20th of the month.
    • ENPM Students taking non-ENPM courses with differential tuition: Some other courses throughout the University charge differential (higher) tuition to all students who enroll in specific courses. Often business courses (BMGT)fall under this category, as do courses like telecommunications (ENTS), courses offered through the CMNS Science Academy (MSML, DATA, etc), and the Section PJ0* of CMSC courses. Taking the differential tuition into account in course planning is a student's individual responsibility as ENPM students will be charged the differential tuition of the course they are registered in.  If you are not sure and can not find the answer to whether a course you're looking to enroll in falls in this category, please email mage-advising@umd.edu before you enroll and we can assist.
    • Please note that Advanced Special Students will pay either the in-state or out-of-state graduate tuition rate based on their current status. If you are unsure of your status, please contact the Residency Classification Office.
    • Please note that any student enrolled in an online course will pay the online tuition rate ($1,449.00/credit hour) regardless of their status (including non-degree seeking students (GRAD)).
    • International Students: Effective Fall 2017, the University of Maryland (UMD) began charging a fee of $125 per semester for all newly enrolled students requiring an I-20 issued by the University or degree seeking students in J-1 status.   Students  enrolled in an academic program operating on the 12-week calendar, who require an I-20 isssued by UMD  or a DS-2019 will be charged a fee of $62.50 per term.  UMD will use the revenue from this fee to enhance support for our international students to include improved academic support, expanded assistance for students transitioning to the U.S. and international student-focused cultural events to foster an engaged, supportive community.
    • MAGE students are assessed the MAGE tuition rates, on campus / remote sites and online as it applies, when enrolled in Professional Master of Engineering (ENPM), Engineering (ENGR) and Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) courses only. MAGE students taking any course outside of ENPM, ENGR or CMNS are assessed the tuition appropriate to the particular course’s tuition rate and/or student's residency status, that is, in-state or out-of-state.  Applicable majors codes are:

    Course Code College
    AMSC CMNS
    AOSC CMNS
    ASTR CMNS
    BCHM CMNS
    BEES CMNS
    BIOL CMNS
    BIPH CMNS
    BISI CMNS
    BSCI CMNS
    CBMG CMNS
    CHEM CMNS
    CHPH CMNS
    CMSC (NOT INCLUDING SECTION PJ0*) CMNS
    ENTM CMNS
    GEOL CMNS
    MAIT CMNS
    MATH CMNS
    MEES CMNS
    MOCB CMNS
    NEUR CMNS
    PHYS CMNS
    STAT CMNS
    BIOE ENGR
    CHBE ENGR
    ENAE ENGR
    ENBC ENGR
    ENCE ENGR
    ENCH ENGR
    ENEE ENGR
    ENES ENGR
    ENFP ENGR
    ENMA ENGR
    ENME ENGR
    ENPM ENGR
    ENRE ENGR
    ENSE ENGR

     

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    Program Content Advisor

    Dr. Silvina Matysiak

    Associate Professor
    Fischell Department of Bioengineering

    Admissions Contact

    Emily Golub

    Email mage@umd.edu for assistance 

     

     

     

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