Biomedical Engineering BS / Biomedical Engineering MS

Major: Biomedical Engineering
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (BSBE) and Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (MSBE)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 227.5
Co-op Options: Three Co-ops (Five years)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.0501
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 17-2031

About the Program

The Biomedical Engineering BS/MS dual degree is an accelerated program providing the academically qualified student an opportunity to simultaneously earn both BS and MS degrees (two diplomas are awarded) in the biomedical engineering program areas of his/her/their choice in five years, the time normally required to finish a bachelor's degree alone.

The program combines the practical work experience of Drexel undergraduate cooperative education with the graduate credentials of an advanced degree. With both an undergraduate and graduate degree and practical work experience, BS/MS graduates enter the work force with specialized knowledge and training.

Additional Information

More information about the School’s accelerate dual degree program can be found at the School of Biomedical Engineering, Sciences and Health Systems' Academic Program webpage.

Natalia Broz
Associate Director for Graduate Programs
School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
Email: njb33@drexel.edu

Caryn Glaser
Director of Student Services
School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
glasercb@drexel.edu

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the University requirements, students applying into the Biomedical BS/MS program must:

• Be an undergraduate in Biomedical Engineering in the 5 year, 3 co-op plan of study
• Have an approved plan to study that includes master's degree in Biomedical Engineering
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.4

For those interested in pursuing a MS thesis, there is an additional requirement:

• Students must submit a research petition no later than April 1 of junior year.*

*If the petition is not submitted or accepted, the student will not be able to pursue a thesis option.

Degree Requirements

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MATH and PHYS sequences are determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

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Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

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General studies electives include all liberal arts electives plus additional subjects, such as business, which do not fall under the subject areas of science, math or engineering. See the Biomedical Engineering General Studies List for a detailed list of approved courses. An abbreviated list is shown here: DANC, MUSC, TVPR, VSST, GER, FREN, GST, PHIL, PPE, PSCI, BLAW, HRMT, INTB, MGMT, OPM, ORGB; CULA, ENTP, CRTV, EDLT, EHRD.

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STEM electives include courses offered by the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, as well as select science, technology, and math courses from other academic units. An abbreviated list of 200 level and higher courses is shown here: ENVS, PHYS, INFO (including INFO 101, INFO 110), CS (including CS 171, CS 172, CS 175, CS 176), HSCI (excluding HSCI 205). Please see Biomedical Engineering STEM Elective List for a detailed list of approved courses

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CHEM sequence is determined by the student's Chemistry Placement Exam score and the completion of a summer online preparatory course available based on that score.

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Science, engineering, and medicine (SEM) electives may include graduate-level (500 level and above) courses from appropriate disciplines and departments (for example, MATH, PHYS, CS, MATE), including Biomedical Engineering (BMES). Please see (List_SEM(BSMS)_Electives) for a complete list and consult with your graduate advisor when formulating your plan of study and choosing electives.

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Up to 9.0 credits of research and thesis credits may be applied toward the MS degree requirements. The research for the thesis may include work carried out during an internship.

Concentration Requirements

Students must select one concentration and complete the listed required courses. The student also needs to take additional STEM electives, as described above. The credit total of the concentration required courses and the STEM electives must be at least 22.0 credits.

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CHEM 241 is a pre-requisite for BMES 460.

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PHYS 201 is a pre-requisite for BMES 421.

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BIO 462 is a pre-requisite for BMES 477.

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BIO 219 [WI] is a pre-requisite for BMES 471.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

5 year, 3 coop

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Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

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GR credits shared with BSE program.

Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Faculty

Emeritus Faculty