Overview

The Biomedical Engineering M.Sc. at Yale University provides a unique multidisciplinary environment where engineering principles meet clinical practice to advance human health. This programme is designed for engineers, medical students, and computer scientists who wish to develop innovative 3D solutions for personalised medicine. Students benefit from the combined expertise of the School of Engineering & Applied Science and the Yale School of Medicine.

Why Biomedical Engineering at Yale University?

Yale University offers an unparalleled collaborative network, allowing students to work alongside clinical and ladder faculty. The programme features a distinctive eight-week summer clinical immersion, where students shadow mentors in clinics and operating rooms at Yale New Haven Hospital. This direct access to the clinical landscape enables students to identify real-world medical challenges and address them through engineering design. Facilities include cutting-edge laboratories for 3D printing, robotics, and high-resolution medical imaging.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 69900 per year
National fee: USD 69900 per year
Local fee: USD 69900 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of nine courses, including seven core requirements and two technical electives. The programme spans a full year, beginning with intensive summer sessions followed by the autumn and spring terms. Modules may include:

Research Methods
Clinical Knowledge for an Engineer
Personalised Medicine Seminar
Advanced Personalised Medicine Techniques
3D Personalised Medicine Master’s Research Thesis
Medical Device Design & Innovation
Biomaterial-Tissue Interactions
Immunoengineering
Biomedical Data Analysis

Careers with Biomedical Engineering

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles across the healthcare and technology sectors. Many alumni secure positions as development engineers, research assistants, or clinical coordinators at prestigious organisations such as Stryker, Zimmer-Biomet, and NASA. The programme also serves as a robust foundation for those pursuing further academic study, with graduates moving into Ph.D. or MD programmes at leading global institutions. Common career paths include:

Medical device design and manufacturing
Point-of-care 3D printing laboratory management
Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Clinical research and radiological services
Regulatory affairs and patent law

Programme Structure

Courses include:

A total of eight graduate courses are required, two of which can be lab rotations (called “Special Investigations”).

In addition, there is one required short ethics course, but no other specific requirements. In general, the portfolio of courses should be consistent with a Master’s degree in BME.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 326 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Recommendations from two teachers and one counselor

School Report with transcript

English proficiency test results - recommended for non-native English-speakers

Mid-Year Report & Final Report

Tuition Fees

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69900 USD / year

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69900 USD / year

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69900 USD / year

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Living costs

New Haven

United States

1380 - 2110 USD / month

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