M.S. in Biomedical Engineering

Program Overview

The M.S. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Vermont offers a highly personalized, multidisciplinary training experience rooted in collaboration and clinical access. Our small program size fosters close mentorship and a strong sense of community, while our location on UVM’s interconnected health sciences campus ensures that students work closely with clinicians, medical scientists, and engineers from day one.

Students engage directly with the UVM Cancer Center, Larner College of Medicine, the Grossman School of Business, and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences—embedding clinical perspectives and innovation into every stage of training.

Key Program Features

• Clinician-facing innovation experience in an interdisciplinary setting
• Flexible curriculum with multiple concentration options
• Course-only, research, or design-based pathways
• Completion in 9–18 months

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Biomedical Engineering Graduate Programs Student Handbook

Curriculum

Program Pathways

There are three distinct M.S. degree pathways

Innovation Project Track (Design-Based)

• Focused on translational innovation and product development
• Includes opportunities for intellectual property and commercialization
• Prepares students for health technology, medical entrepreneurship, or biotech startups

Thesis Track (Research-Based)

• Intensive faculty-mentored biomedical research at an R1 University
• Ideal for careers in research, academia, industry, or government laboratories

Coursework-Only Track

• Advanced coursework in biomedical engineering, entrepreneurship, and medicine
• Best suited for industry, regulatory affairs, or further professional/graduate study

Biomedical Engineering M.S. Catalogue Listing

Deadlines

Completed applications for Fall admission will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but applications received before January 15 will be given priority. For Spring admission, applications received before October 1 will be given priority.

Admissions

If you are a current or prospective graduate student, please see the Handbook or UVM catalogue web listing, which outlines and describes BME graduate program requirements.

BME Graduate Handbook (PDF)

Outcomes

The rigorous, engaging, and hands-on Biomedical Engineering M.S. program at the University of Vermont prepares graduates to excel in their field.

All M.S. Programs

Outcome 1: Have an in-depth understanding of the foundational concepts in the field of study.

Outcome 2: Be skilled at communicating technical results in both oral and written form.

M.S. Thesis / Project

Outcome 3: Have a comprehensive knowledge of the literature relevant to the research or project topic.

Outcome 4: Have a detailed knowledge of the research methodologies relevant to the research or project topic. 

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Cross-Campus Collaboration

Students in the M.S. in Biomedical Engineering program learn side-by-side with peers and faculty across UVM’s health and science ecosystem. The program fosters collaboration with:

• The Larner College of Medicine (clinical trainees and biomedical scientists)
• The College of Nursing and Health Sciences (nursing, rehabilitation, and communication sciences)
• The College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (mechanical engineering, mathematics, and complex systems)
• The Grossman School of Business (entrepreneurship and innovation)

These partnerships create a uniquely interdisciplinary learning environment that connects engineering, medicine, and entrepreneurship in meaningful, hands-on ways.