Bioengineering MSBIOE

Master of Science in Bioengineering

Earn a Master of Science in Bioengineering and develop the skills to apply engineering, and quantitative and computational approaches to important challenges in biology and medicine. Temple’s interdisciplinary program prepares students for careers in the rapidly evolving biomedical and biotechnology sectors, for advancement in their current careers, or further study in doctoral and professional programs.

Bioengineering brings together engineering, biology, medicine and data science to improve our understanding of human health and develop new technologies for diagnosing, treating and preventing disease. Students can build expertise in areas such as biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomechanics, biomedical imaging and spectroscopy, computational bioengineering and data analysis, medical devices and bioinstrumentation, and other emerging areas of biomedical technology.

The MS program offers flexibility to tailor coursework and research experiences to students’ individual interests and career goals. Students have opportunities to work with Bioengineering faculty and to collaborate across Temple’s extensive health sciences and research community, connecting engineering with basic, translational and clinical research.

Students may pursue research with investigators throughout Temple University, including collaborators in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Kornberg School of Dentistry, College of Science and Technology, and Fox Chase Cancer Center. These interdisciplinary connections provide opportunities to address biomedical problems from multiple perspectives and gain experience working across traditional disciplinary boundaries.

Designed to serve students with a range of academic and professional goals, the program can be pursued on a full- or part-time basis, including through evening coursework. Students benefit from the personalized environment of the Bioengineering Department, close interaction with faculty, and access to research and educational resources across a major research university and academic health system in Philadelphia.

Credit Requirements

Temple’s Bioengineering MS requires a minimum of 30 credit hours.

Classes & Curriculum

Working with a faculty advisor, you can tailor your program of study to your research interests and academic and career goals. Students may focus on one of the research areas below or develop an individualized program that draws on expertise across Bioengineering and other disciplines at Temple.

Biomechanics, neuromechanics and neuroengineering: Biomechanics, neuromechanics and neuroengineering: Apply engineering principles to understand the mechanics and neural control of movement and function in health and disease. Research may include musculoskeletal biomechanics, motor control, rehabilitation engineering, neural engineering, and approaches to understand or restore sensorimotor function following injury or disease.
Biomaterials, tissue and regenerative engineering: Develop and evaluate materials and engineering strategies for tissue repair, regeneration and biomedical applications. Research may include biomaterial design and characterization, cell–material interactions, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and approaches to restore or replace biological structure and function.
Bioimaging and spectroscopy: Develop and apply advanced imaging, optical and spectroscopic technologies to investigate biological systems and address biomedical and clinical problems. Research may include biomedical imaging and spectroscopy, quantitative analysis of cells and tissues, image and spectral analysis, and computational approaches for extracting diagnostic and biological information from complex data.
Cancer Engineering: Apply engineering approaches to understand cancer biology and develop new strategies for cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. Research may include tumor–microenvironment interactions, mechanobiology, advanced three-dimensional and organ-on-chip models, cancer imaging, therapeutic development, and translational approaches that bridge laboratory discoveries and clinical applications.

You’ll choose one of three tracks.

Thesis

24 credits of course work
six credits of thesis work

Project

27 credits of didactic course work
three credits of project work

Course work

30 credits of didactic course work

Engineering student conducting experiment in a lab

Related Degrees

Bioengineering PhD
Biology PhD (College of Science and Technology)
Doctor of Medicine (Lewis Katz School of Medicine)

Student Clubs & Organizations

Consider expanding your professional and social contacts by joining a student club or organization.

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) provides bioengineering majors with opportunities to meet working engineers, learn more about the profession and build their professional networks.

See the full list of Engineering clubs and organizations.

Our Advisors

You will be assigned a faculty advisor to guide you in navigating the curriculum and selecting the appropriate coursework to achieve your academic and professional goals. A graduate student advisor will also be available to help you with scheduling, policies and procedures to assure your smooth passage through the program.

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