Overview
The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering program is intended to prepare students to apply engineering fundamentals and principles to challenges in the medical industry, medical processes, and healthcare management associated with this engineering field. The program is interdisciplinary in two ways.
First, it permits professionals with different engineering backgrounds to pursue a graduate degree in Biomedical Engineering. Second, students can choose from an array of areas of study across various disciplines, such as biological systems, healthcare management, and regulatory affairs, to complete the master’s program.
The Master’s Program in Biomedical Engineering offers the opportunity to pursue courses related to the Biomedical Industry Manufacturing or Processes sectors and in Healthcare Systems to serve a wide range of companies or service organizations.
The graduate from this program will qualify for managerial, supervisory, technical, or Research and Development (R&D) positions. The graduate could pursue these positions in manufacturing, research, or service organizations within high-technology operational facilities or private or public sector service functions.
Students may select from three areas of emphasis:
Biomedical Industry Manufacturing
This area corresponds to the competencies of the biomedical engineer who is going to work in an industrial facility for the manufacture of medical and pharmaceutical equipment, knowing production, logistics, operations, and planning.
Biomedical Industry Processes
Industrial Management deals with the application of science and engineering principles to improve the industrial infrastructure and industrial processes, including in the biomedical industry.
Healthcare Systems
This area corresponds to the biomedical engineer who will perform hospital technology management and resource management in a health system, where it is required to know organizations, their dynamics, and the regulations that govern them.
Key Decision Factors
Below are the factors that explain who could apply to the program and how to complete it.
Ideal for
Engineers or Scientists
Courses Format
On-campus, Hybrid, or Online
Number of Credits
36 credit hours
Enrollment
Full-time or Part-time
Trimester of Entry
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
Academic Offering Flowchart
The curricular content for the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering is presented in a flowchart to help assess your progress toward your degree completion.
Flowchart MSBME(PDF)
Faculty
The program will rely on both Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico faculty and adjunct faculty knowledgeable in bioscience, pharmaceutical processes, and medicine. These faculty members are qualified and interested in teaching in the Biomedical Engineering program.
These faculty dominate the theoretical aspects and bring to the classroom their expertise from their professional practice, giving students the advantage of obtaining skills that will help them excel in their work even before graduating.
How to apply
Applying is simple and straightforward. Candidates need to complete the following steps. If the candidate has any questions, please contact escuelagraduada@pupr.edu or the academic advisor/director.
Adriana K. Colón Cruz, Mást.CO
Graduate Program Coordinator
Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Geospatial Science and Technology
acolon@pupr.edu
1. COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Our application is located online. Prospective applicants should indicate their preferred academic area when they inquire about admission. Candidates may apply for admission in any academic term.
Note: Non-USA citizens must submit a copy of their immigration status.
2. PAY ADMISSION FEE
All candidates pay an admission fee (non-refundable).
3. SUBMIT OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT
Submit an official academic transcript directly from the university where the applicant obtained the bachelor’s degree and a Graduation Certificate that includes the graduation general grade point average to the Graduate Affairs Office.
* Students who completed their Bachelor’s degree in our Institution can skip this step, as the Graduate Affairs Office conducts it.
4. SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR PASSPORT
Submit a color copy of the birth certificate or valid passport.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program will be eligible for roles in management, supervision, technology, or Research and Development (R&D). These opportunities extend to manufacturing, research, or service positions, encompassing high-tech operational facilities and service functions in both public and private sectors.
Contact Us
For easy access, the Graduate School is located on Alhambra Street #57 on the first floor of the Sevilla building (Student Residences).
Office hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Fridays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Phone: 787-622-8000 Ext. 686
Email: escuelagraduada@pupr.edu
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