Bioengineering (M.S.)
Master of Science in Bioengineering
The graduate program in bioengineering, which is a collaboration between the School of Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences, integrates cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative problem-solving to advance healthcare, biotechnology and biomedical sciences.
The flexibility of the curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in engineering principles, biology and computational methods, but allows students to pursue their individualized interests. Our program equips graduates with the technical expertise, critical thinking skills and hands-on experience necessary to drive advancements in medicine and technology, preparing them for impactful careers in industry and healthcare, or to pursue further academic pursuits.
We offer a variety of technical courses taught by subject-matter experts who bring their real-world experiences to the classroom. The bioengineering program at UD has a long tradition of advanced, cutting-edge research. Additionally, you’ll have access to dedicated research laboratories on campus, as well as facilities at the University of Dayton Research Institute, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Air Force Research Laboratories and several major private industries.
While our graduate students are taught and mentored by our research-active faculty in a broad spectrum of areas, some of our focus areas include the following:
- Biofabrication processes
- Biomaterial development
- Biomolecular engineering
- Computational modeling of materials and transport processes
- Drug delivery and pharmacokinetics
- Nanomaterials and thin film materials
- Sensor and flexible electronic development
Our faculty are active on or have previously led large research projects from funding agencies including, but not limited to, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the Office of Naval Research.
Plan of Study
To learn more about the available courses and to view a sample plan of study, please reference our Academic Catalog.
A minimum of 30 semester hours.
- 12 semester hours — bioengineering core classes
- 6 semester hours — select bioengineering emphasis of choice: biomaterials/biomechanics, bioprocess, biosystems
- 6 semester hours — engineering or basic science electives from current course offerings
- 6 semester hours — research on a bioengineering thesis. (With student request and adviser or department chair approval, 6 thesis hours can replace 6 hours of coursework plus 3 hours of project.) Student takes a required oral exam upon completion of thesis or project.
Program Details
University Catalog for overview and courses.
Our master’s program requires a minimum of 30 semester hours:
- 9 credit hours of bioengineering coursework core
- 15 semester credit hours of engineering or basic science elective courses
- 6 semester credit hours of thesis project. A final examination is required at the completion of the thesis. Upon request and with the approval of the faculty advisor and chair of the department, six hours of additional coursework may be substituted for the thesis.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the online application, the following are required:
- Official academic records of all previously attended colleges or universities, submitted directly from the colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked “Issued to Student” and unofficial copies are not acceptable.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- A personal statement or résumé.
- Results from the GRE are not required; however, candidates are welcome to submit a score in support of their application.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, chemistry, applied mathematics, biology, or other appropriate program of study. Students are required to have completed calculus, differential equations, one year of biology, one year of chemistry, and physics. Applicants with a different undergraduate degree may be required to complete prerequisites. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Some programs require higher GPAs for admission. In some cases, applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted on a conditional basis.
Additional requirements apply for international students.
Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with the following approximate general deadlines:
- Fall Term: June 15th
- Spring Term: November 15th
- Summer Term: March 15th
