Overview

The Biomedical Engineering, M.Sc. program integrates science with biology and medicine to solve clinical problems. Biomedical engineers are involved in the development of many types of medical procedures and devices such as prosthesis, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, dialysis machines, and MRI imaging systems. They also take part in biomedical research and the development of biomaterials, bioelectronics, and biomechanics, including tissue generation and bioengineering blood vessels and organs.

ECU Advantage

East Carolina University offers academic programs in engineering, medicine, dentistry, nursing, allied health, and business all on one campus. Students will be engaged in multidisciplinary research focused on device/equipment design and the application of innovative, advanced technologies to solve complex problems in the life sciences, medicine, and health-care industry. The small program provides high faculty interaction in courses and in research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomaterials
Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements
Biomedical Signal Processing
Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Mechanics
Biomolecular Engineering
Introduction to Tissue Engineering
Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 335 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

150 _(verbal)

150 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or a related field
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Completion of undergraduate coursework in calculus, physics, biology, and chemistry
A minimum score of 300 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), with a score of at least 150 on the quantitative section
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant's academic potential and ability to succeed in a graduate-level program
A statement of purpose outlining the applicant's research interests and goals for pursuing an MS in Biomedical Engineering
Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21779 USD / year

≈ 21779 USD / year
Out-of-State

21779 USD / year

≈ 21779 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7973 USD / year

≈ 7973 USD / year

Living costs

Greenville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing No cosigner. No collateral. No hidden fees.

Check your Eligibility

Get the funding you need to study in the U.S. or Canada - with a process that's fast, simple, and built for international students.

Flexible loans from US$2,001 to US$100,000
Fixed interest rates -- no inflation surprises
No upfront fees or prepayment penalties
Accepted at 500+ universities across the U.S. & Canada
100% online application -- instant conditional offer
Free visa & career support through our Path2Success program

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biomedical Engineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About

Overview

ECU Advantage

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greenville

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners