Syracuse University

What you'll study

The programme combines core engineering fundamentals with specialised biomedical topics. Core subjects typically cover biomechanics, biomaterials, biomedical instrumentation and sensors, biomedical signal and image processing, and quantitative methods for biological systems. Students also study modules in systems physiology, tissue engineering, and computational modelling of biological processes.

The curriculum is flexible and normally offered with both thesis and non‑thesis routes. Thesis students undertake an original research project under faculty supervision, while non‑thesis students complete a greater number of coursework credits and often a capstone design project. Electives allow further study in areas such as medical imaging, microfluidics and lab‑on‑a‑chip technologies, neural engineering, bioinformatics, and regulatory aspects of medical devices.

Teaching methods include lectures, laboratory practicals, design projects and supervised research. Students have access to engineering laboratories and instrumentation for hands‑on learning and may collaborate with faculty across engineering, biology and allied health fields to gain interdisciplinary experience.

Entry requirements

Applicants normally need a recognised bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, electrical/mechanical/materials engineering, physics, mathematics or a closely related science with evidence of strong quantitative skills. Typical application materials include academic transcripts, a personal statement, two or three letters of recommendation, and a résumé or CV.

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test unless exempt. The programme may request GRE scores for some applicants, but requirements vary by intake and applicant background. Applicants with limited engineering background may be advised to take prerequisite undergraduate courses before or during the programme.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a range of careers across the medical device and biotech industries, clinical engineering departments, hospital technology management, regulatory affairs and quality assurance, and research and development. Common roles include biomedical engineer, design and development engineer, validation/test engineer, clinical applications specialist, and product manager for medical technologies.

Many students use the degree as preparation for doctoral research or for professional pathways such as regulatory science and healthcare technology assessment. The combination of laboratory experience, design projects and industry‑oriented electives helps graduates move into roles that require both technical depth and practical problem‑solving skills.

Why study at Syracuse University

Syracuse University’s engineering programmes emphasise interdisciplinary collaboration and applied research, connecting engineering students with faculty across sciences, health‑related fields and industry partners. The College of Engineering and Computer Science provides hands‑on laboratory facilities and opportunities for project work that mirror industry practice.

Students benefit from a campus environment that supports entrepreneurship and technology translation, as well as career services and industry engagement initiatives that help with internships and job placement. The programme’s flexibility, with thesis and non‑thesis options, allows students to tailor their studies to research or professional objectives.