Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

6 Programs 3 Degree levels
Masters

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

DegreeMasters
FieldBiomedical Science

A professional master's that trains engineers and scientists to apply engineering principles to medical devices, industrial biomedical processes and healthcare systems. Suited to applicants with engineering or science bachelors aiming for technical, managerial or R&D roles in industry, hospitals or regulatory environments.

What you'll study

Students take a graduate curriculum organized in a flowchart form (programme flowchart and annual offering documents define term-by-term delivery). Coursework supports three selectable areas of emphasis:

  • Biomedical Industry Manufacturing — competencies for work in facilities that manufacture medical and pharmaceutical equipment, covering production, logistics, operations and planning.
  • Biomedical Industry Processes — industrial management applied to improve infrastructure and processes within the biomedical industry.
  • Healthcare Systems — hospital technology and resource management within health systems, including organization dynamics and governing regulations.

Entry requirements

Applicants complete an online application and pay a non‑refundable admission fee. They must submit an official academic transcript (or the Graduate Affairs Office will obtain it if the bachelor’s degree was completed at the same institution) and a graduation certificate with cumulative GPA. Candidates also provide a color copy of a birth certificate or valid passport. Non‑U.S. citizens must include documentation of immigration status. For admission questions and advising, the programme lists the Graduate Program Coordinator contact.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for managerial, supervisory, technical or R&D positions. Employment settings cited include manufacturing, research and service organizations, high‑technology operational facilities and public or private sector service functions. Typical roles align with biomedical equipment production and processes or hospital technology and resource management.

Scholarships & funding angle

The source page references financial aid and the Graduate School’s offices; prospective students should consult the university’s Graduate Affairs/Financial Aid office for available scholarships, tuition support and application procedures.

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