Overview
If you are a STEM professional looking to earn a bioengineering degree and start a career in a growing field, this may be the program for you. Biological engineering (or bioengineering) is one of the fastest-growing sectors of industry nationally. Bioengineering is a science-based engineering discipline that integrates engineering and biological sciences in one curriculum. Bioengineers apply scientific and engineering principles to design and develop products, systems and/or processes.
The online master's in biological engineering (non-thesis) is a course work-intensive degree program. These courses allow students to explore a range of topics, and develop new skill sets in the field of bioengineering. Students have the flexibility to customize a plan of study to choose from a variety of courses according to their interests. Students will also have the opportunity to develop research skills by completing a substantial independent project.
Quick facts
Official name
Master of science in biological engineeringCampus
University of MissouriProgram type
Master's degreeAcademic home
College of Engineering | Department of Biomedical, Biological and Chemical EngineeringDelivery mode
100% onlineAccreditation
Higher Learning CommissionCredit hours
30Estimated cost
$27,981.90*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.
Career prospects
Bioengineers apply scientific and engineering principles to develop products, systems and/or processes to improve human and animal health, bio-resource utilization and environment protection.
Program structure
The online master’s in biological engineering is non-thesis and 100 percent online: no campus visits are required.
Students typically take two classes each semester session and finish the program in two to three years.
Course work covers
- Biomaterials engineering
- Orthopaedic biomechanics
- Biomedical imaging
- Biomolecular engineering
- Nanobiotechnology
Delivery
100% onlineCalendar system
Semester-basedTypical program length
2-3 yearsTypical course load
2 classes per semesterAccreditation
The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.
Faculty spotlight
Research:
- Biomedical optics, photon migration in turbid media and subsurface imaging.
- Tissue optics and non-invasive tissue characterization.
- Optical imaging in vision studies, dynamic pupil light reflex and cortical imaging.
- Biomedical instrumentation and signal/image processing.
Dr. Hunt’s work explores the interfaces between surface chemistry, structure, composition and bulk, physical properties of advanced materials for optics, electronics and environmental applications with a focus on the development of new techniques and materials systems that allow tailoring of optoelectronic material properties at the molecular level. Using principles of rational design and self-assembly, she designs and characterizes novel, nanostructured materials for optoelectronic devices.