M.S. Biomedical Engineering
Master’s students in NJIT’s Biomedical Engineering program are expected to make significant contributions to research in their area of study, while also preparing to become leaders in academia, industry or the government. Graduates of our program are successfully engaged in the practice of biomedical engineering within industry, academia, and government.
Our graduates should demonstrate the ability to:
Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of medical equipment
Diagnose and interpret data, using signal processing techniques
Research new materials to be used for products, such as implants
Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment and procedures, using the principles of engineering
Develop models or computer simulations of human behavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes
Manage teams of engineers by creating schedules, tracking inventory, creating and using budgets and overseeing contract obligations and deadlines
Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment
Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical use
Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes
Design and deliver technology to assist people with disabilities
Advise and assist in the application of instrumentation in clinical environments
Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment
Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment
Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment
Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance and repair of medical equipment
Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment
Keep documentation of service histories on all biomedical equipment
Intakes
- Feb
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Duolingo or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may be asked of international applicants not holding a degree from a United States post-secondary institution. The minimum score required is 79 for the Internet-based TOEFL exam, 213 for the computer-based TOEFL exam, or 550 for the paper-based TOEFL exam. A minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-score lower than 6.0 is required for the IELTS exam. A minimum score of 120 is required for the Duolingo exam. A minimum score of 57 is required for the PTE exam.
GRE/GMAT requirements per academic college:
- Newark College of Engineering - GRE optional but strongly recommended
- Ying Wu College of Computing - GRE required for all international applicants
- Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts - GRE optional
- Hillier College of Architecture and Design - GRE optional
- Martin Tuchman School of Management - GMAT/GRE may be waived for applicants with cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (international students need a WES or another NACES-approved evaluation)
- Online Programs - GRE/GMAT is optional for all online applicants
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
38436 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 75 USD
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