Biomedical Engineering
Master of Engineering (M.E.) – Biomedical Engineering
Degree Overview
Biomedical Engineering lies at the intersection of biomedical challenges and engineering solutions. This coursework-only, professional degree provides a transdisciplinary focus on improving health, fighting disease, and aiding persons with disabilities and is uniquely positioned to offer educational strengths in engineering, the sciences, and animal and human medicine. Students gain a foundation in biomedical engineering, and the distance delivery of the degree provides the flexibility working professionals and non-traditional students need when pursuing an advanced degree.
With our Master of Engineering – Biomedical Engineering, you master concepts in:
- Structure and function of biomaterials
- Material issues in mechanical design
- Design and data analysis
Requirements
The degree requires completion of 30 semester credits in areas defined as Core, Foundation, Depth, and Breadth. Topics range from materials engineering to biomaterials to data analysis.
Curriculum
The curriculum affords a strong foundation in the fundamentals of biomedical engineering.
Learning Experience
The program is delivered entirely online; on-campus attendance is not required. Courses can be accessed at any time, so you can study at the time that best fits your schedule.
Military personnel, spouses of active military, and veterans admitted to a College of Engineering online degree program may be eligible for a 15% tuition discount. Tuition discounts can only be given if you provide the appropriate discount code at the time of registration.
Call (877) 491-4336 or email onlineplus_registration@colostate.edu to learn more.
Career Opportunities
Trained biomedical engineers use their expertise in engineering, biology, and medicine to develop and apply cross-disciplinary skills to solve complex problems and improve health care technology from diagnostics to treatment.
How to Apply
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree (preferably in engineering, natural sciences or the life sciences), coursework in calculus, physics, and natural sciences, and competitive GRE scores.
Why Choose CSU?
As a CSU OnlinePlus student, you can expect the same academic excellence, quality, and value afforded to students on campus — with the additional flexibility and convenience that online learning provides.
What Next?
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(970) 491-2665
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Jenny Hannifin
(970) 491-2665
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For admission or advising questions:
Sara Neys
Biomedical Engineering
(970) 491-7157
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Degree at a Glance
Delivery
Online. On-campus attendance is not required to complete this program.
Total credits
30 credits
Tuition
$645 per credit
(financial aid and military discount available)
Time frame
Program duration may vary based on previous coursework, intensity of study, and course availability. Summer courses are not required.
Designed for
Individuals pursuing professions or professional development opportunities in the engineering, medical or veterinary fields as well as in research laboratories.
What you will earn
You will earn the same regionally-accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those awarded to on-campus students.

