The master of science in Biomedical Engineering degree is designed to be completed in two years or less of full-time study beyond the Bachelor of Science Degree. The MS in Biomedical Engineering can be completed with a thesis, requiring 4 units of BME 594abz, or without a thesis, requiring coursework only.
International Students: This program is eligible for the OPT STEM extension.
Please Note: Requirements for graduation, course offerings, course availability, track offerings and any other degree requirements are subject to change. Students should consult with an academic advisor prior to registering for any classes.
- A minimum of 28 units is required to earn the general MS in Biomedical Engineering degree
- Required Core Courses: 15 units
- Elective Courses: 13 units
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
| SEMESTER | DEADLINE |
| Spring 2023 | September 15, 2022* |
| Fall 2023 | December 15, 2022* |
On-campus students who apply by published deadlines will be considered for scholarships if admitted.
Online DEN@Viterbi applicants can view the Master's Scholarships (DEN@Viterbi) page for scholarship opportunities.
* An application deadline extension may be available on a case-by-case basis for applicants intending to pursue their degree in its entirety as an online DEN@Viterbi student. Please email den@viterbi.usc.edu for more details.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any engineering or engineering-related disciplines including but not limited to: Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering.
The following materials are required to be included with your online application:
- Transcripts: Upload Electronic Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. A mailed hard copy or official e-transcript is not required for admission to our programs.
- Submit an electronic copy of official transcripts (.pdf recommended) and other degree related documents through the online graduate application (International applicants, visit USC Graduate Admission’s Country Requirements page for details on required documents)
- Unofficial transcripts from university student portals are not acceptable
- If the transcript includes a separate grading scale, make sure it is also uploaded
- For upload purposes, all transcript related documents for a single school must be submitted as one document
- If you are admitted, you will be given specific instructions on submitting your hard copy transcripts
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement : The personal statement should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the Viterbi School of Engineering, your preparation for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study.
- GRE: General GRE test scores are not required for 2023
- Letters of Recommendation (3 Required): Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
English Language Proficiency: In addition to application requirements above, international students whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS. There is no minimum TOEFL or IELTS score required for admission to the Viterbi School. For possible exemption from additional language requirements, you must achieve an Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) score of 90, with no less than 20 on each section or an IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6 on each band score. Please review USC Graduate Admission – Proficiency in English.
IMPORTANT: USC does not accept Duolingo and TOEFL Essentials test scores.
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The following is a sample course plan for tuition & fees
for the 2022-2023 academic year
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE – 28 UNIT PROGRAM
MANDATORY STUDENT FEES - 2022/23
| Fee Description | Fee Amount | On-Campus | DEN@Viterbi |
| Student Health Center Fee | $527/semester | | |
| Norman Topping Student Aid Fee | $8/semester | | |
| ENGR Computing Access Fee (On-Campus students) | $40/semester | | |
| ENGR Computing Access Fee (DEN@Viterbi students) | $20/semester | | |
| Exam Proctoring | $40 - $100 per course | | |
| Health Insurance (U.S.-based health insurance is required, but it does not have to be through USC) | Fall 2022: $805
Spring 2023: $1,468 | | |
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Alumni Employment
- Abbott Laboratories
- Agricultural Bank of China - Software Engineer
- Amgen - Clinical Pharmacology Associate
- Applied Biomedical LLC
- DePuy Synthes Companies - Design Quality Engineer
- Edwards Lifesciences - TDP Engineer
- Hengenix Biotech Inc - Research Associate
- IBM - Technical Solutions Specialist
- Image Processing and Informatics Laboratory
- Inogen - Project Engineer
- Medicon Hellas - Chief Operating Officer/General Counsel
- Merck & Co., Inc. - Operations Specialist
- Neocis - Associate Clinical Sales Representative
- Northrop Grumman Corporation - Staff Software Engineer
- Qifa Zhou
- Stryker Corporation - Process Development Engineer
- Syngenta - Laboratory Assistant
- Takeda - Research Associate
- University of Southern California
- Wuxi Biortus Biosciences Co., Ltd. - Researcher
- Y-12 National Security Complex - Engineer
Internships
Altomni Corp.; Applied Biomedical LLC; Children Hospital of Orange County/ University of California, Irvine; DeepSight Technology, Inc.; Facebook, Inc; Genentech; Guardant Health, Inc.; Masimo Corporation; Merck & Co., Inc.; Mozza Foods, Inc.; NovaSignal; Subtle Medical; Synthego Corporation; Takeda Pharmaceuticals
This program is also available online to professional engineers through DEN@Viterbi. Because the DEN@Viterbi program provides a fully equivalent academic experience, the degree a USC engineering student earns is the same whether they are on-campus or online.
If you are interested in beginning classes as a DEN@Viterbi student next semester, explore the requirements and steps to enrolling as a Limited Status Student.
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DEN@VITERBI ONLINE COURSE OFFERINGS
The following courses and program requirements serve as program planning for DEN@Viterbi students. Course offerings and availability are subject to change. Please consult with advisor if you have any questions.
| Required Courses |
| All courses are required - 17 units total. |
| BME 501 | Advanced Topics in Biomedical Systems (4 units) |
| BME 502 | Advanced Studies of the Nervous System (4 units) |
| BME 511 | Physiological Control Systems (4 units) |
| BME 513 | Signal and Systems Analysis (4 units) |
| BME 533 | Seminar in Bioengineering (1 unit) |
| Approved Technical Electives |
| 11-12 units total. |
| The following list of technical electives may be used in your program without prior approval. If you wish to take a course as a technical elective not listed below, please consult the Graduate Student Affairs Coordinator. |
| BME 525 | Advanced Biomedical Imaging (3 units) |
| BME 527 | Integration of Medical Imaging Systems (3 units) |
| BME 528 | Medical Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Informatics Applications (3 units) |
| BME 535 | Ultrasonic Imaging (3 units) |
| BME 650 | Biomedical Measurement and Instrumentation (3 units) |
| CSCI 561 | Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (4 units) |
| EE 479 | Analog Integrated Circuit Design (4 units) |
| EE 482 | Linear Control Systems (3 units) |
| EE 559 | Mathematical Pattern Recognition (3 units) |
| EE 562 | Random Processes in Engineering (4 units) |
| EE 565 | Information Theory and Its Application to (Big) Data Sciences (4 units) |
| EE 569 | Introduction to Digital Image Processing (4 units) |
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