The MS in Bioengineering prepares students for research and professional practice in bioengineering and related fields. The program includes both fundamentals and advanced work to apply engineering techniques to solve problems in biology and medicine. A major distinguishing feature of the curriculum is that it is designed to educate leaders who understand and appreciate how biomedical technology is translated from bench to bedside. Graduates from this program will eventually work in universities, industry or government in a variety of roles due to the breadth of this program and its content specific clinical translation of new technologies.

Degree Requirements

Total credits: 30-33

Students complete the Core Bioengineering requirements, and requirements within one selected option: thesis, practicum or coursework. 

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Applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree in engineering or the sciences from an accredited program and an earned GPA of 3.0 or better in their 60 highest-level credits.

In addition to fulfilling Mason's admission requirements for graduate study, applicants seeking to be admitted must demonstrate or provide the following:

• Demonstrate strong knowledge in ordinary differential equations cell biology and general chemistry as demonstrated by the BS degree, course selection, or project work.
• Additional knowledge in molecular biology, physiology, organic chemistry, linear algebra, and/or statistics is recommended.
• Provide two letters of recommendation, from references who are familiar with the applicant's professional accomplishments.
• Provide a resume and detailed statement of career goals and professional aspirations.
• If their native language is not English, students must take the English Proficiency exam. Test score minimum requirements are available at https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/how-apply/graduate/standardized-test-information
• Provide official GRE scores.

Tuition fee-2 years$58,000

Total fee-2 years$1,04,000