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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Biomedical Engineering (M.S.)
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Admissions Information
Student Learning Outcomes
Biomedical Engineering is an extremely broad discipline. A consequence of this breadth is that it is difficult to define a set of core courses that will satisfy the needs of all students. In USD’s program, we have identified a short list of courses that we believe are essential for all students, and this list is enumerated below. In addition to the listed courses, a graduate student’s advisor and their advisory committee may require that a student take other courses (from Biomedical Engineering and other disciplines as appropriate) that are relevant to their research and career goals. Up to 21 credits of prior graduate-level coursework may be applied toward the Ph.D. program at the discretion of the student’s advisory committee.
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Program Overview
The biomedical engineer serves as an interface between traditional engineering disciplines and living systems, applying the patterns of living organisms to engineering design or new approaches to human health. The master’s program focuses on the application of engineering and science methodologies to the analysis of biological and physiological problems and the development and delivery of health-care technologies. It includes an accelerated option for current USD students and has an optional medical product development and manufacturing specialization. Learn more at usd.edu/bme.
DELIVERY: On campus (GEAR Center)
Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering: Total 33 credit hours
No Specialization Option (21 credit hours)
- BME Advisor and Chair Approved Electives 12-21 credit hours
- Non-Departmental Electives (approved by Advisor and BME Chair) 0-9 credit hours
Medical Product Development and Manufacturing Specialization (21 credit hours)-Plan B only
Note:
Approved elective courses in the student’s intended research area are to be selected in consultation with the student’s advisory committee. The number of elective courses required will depend on the student’s background and educational goals. -Other non-departmental electives are allowed with advisor and BME Chair approval.
General Application Requirements
- Completed application
- $35 application fee
- Official transcripts*
- Letters of recommendation*
- Statement of purpose
- Resume/CV*
*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. This list is not all-inclusive, to view specific program requirements and submission deadlines, follow the “Admissions Information” hyperlink at the top of this page OR visit the specific program/dept. page found here: link.usd.edu/grad-catalog
Accelerated Master’s Program: B.S., M.S.
Up to 12 credits applied toward the B.S. program may be used to satisfy graduate credit. The following restrictions apply:
- The courses must be taken at the 400/500/600 level as an undergraduate. Dual-listed courses taken at the 500-level can be applied to both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Dual-listed courses must be taken at the 500-level.
- The student must apply to, and be admitted to, the accelerated program prior to taking courses to be credited toward the accelerated program.
- No courses taken prior to admission to the accelerated program may be counted toward an accelerated graduate degree. No exceptions to this policy will be approved.
- Courses that are “double counted” must be approved by the program coordinator for inclusion in the program of study prior to registration for the course or the credits will not be applied toward the accelerated graduate degree. No exceptions to this policy will be approved.
- Only courses taken at the student’s home institution are eligible for dual credit. No transferred courses from other institutions will be allowed to count toward the accelerated master’s degree.
- Students admitted to the accelerated M.S. Program may be allowed may register for all courses included on his/her program of study and these credit hours may apply to both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.
Location Matters in Biomedical Engineering
USD’s Biomedical Engineering programs are not designed to prepare graduates for the Professional Engineering exam or any professional license or certification. State licensure or certification is not required to work as a Biomedical Engineer in South Dakota. If you are planning to apply for professional licensure after completion of your program, it is your responsibility to understand the professional licensure requirements.
Additionally, this program is authorized to offer supervised field study placements (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) in South Dakota. Please be aware that there may be some restrictions on your ability to engage in supervised field study outside of South Dakota. If you have questions regarding supervised field study, please contact a program representative or visit USD’s State Authorization page.
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