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Biomedical Engineering, Postgraduate Certificate

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration

Overview

The Biomedical Engineering Graduate Certificate at University of Massachusetts Lowell is a multidisciplinary program, spanning courses in several departments in the College of Engineering including Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Chemical and Nuclear Engineering, as well as the Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology program. 

Learning outcomes

The certificate provides an excellent opportunity for educational experience to learn the principles and applications of imaging technology. It is acoordinated program of courses, seminars, and laboratory experiences jointly offered by the participating departments. This is a 12 credit program comprised of two required three-credit courses, and two elective three-credit courses.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

  • Medical Imaging Diagnosis
  • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology
  • Digital Signal Processing 
  • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology
  • Medical Image Processing
  • Principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Embedded System Design in Medical Systems
  • Occupational Biomechanics

Detailed Programme Facts

  • More details:
    • National Students - UMass Lowell Graduate Admissions offers rolling admissions for all programs
  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
  • Credits
    30 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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  • Minimum required score:

    80

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

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General Requirements

  • Individuals must complete a simplified application, provide an official undergraduate transcript indicating that a baccalaureate degree has been awarded, and submit a nominal application fee. GRE's are not required.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    26370 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 26370 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • National

    26370 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 26370 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • In-State

    14590 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 14590 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
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Living costs for Lowell

  • 1130 - 2350 USD/month
    Living Costs

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