• The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering program at Northwestern University is a duration of 2 years.
  • The MSc in Biomedical Engineering is a full-time and on-campus program. 
  • The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) consistently ranks among the top biomedical engineering programs in the country. 
  • The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers two tracks for master’s degree students:
    • MSc without a thesis - This is a course-based MSc program and required to complete the program in three quarters.
    • MSc with thesis - This program is targeted toward students who are interested in pursuing both coursework and independent study. It is typically completed in 2 years.
  • Students who wish to pursue a variety of positions in the industry may find it advantageous to enter the MSc without a thesis track.
  • Students who plan to become researchers in academic, industry, or government laboratories should choose the MSc with thesis track.
  • Students in the program study engineering, life sciences, and mathematics while participating in hands-on design and research. 
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • The Graduation rate of Northwestern University is 94%.
  • The acceptance rate of Northwestern University is 9%.
  • Northwestern University is ranked #29 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.