Program Overview
The Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University is a MEng programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ithaca, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- BME 5500 Product Engineering and Design in Biomedical Engineering
- BME 5910: Design Project
- BME 5920: Performance of Design Project
- BME 5010: Bioengineering Seminar
- 4 Courses spread across three research areas selected from a list of about two dozen courses.
- Any graduate-level course in Engineering, Biology (which is spread across many Colleges and Departments), Chemistry, and Physics.
- Any course offered by the S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management which is open to non MBA students which includes important offerings such as NBA 5070 Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are expected to have a bachelor\'s degree in a recognized subdiscipline of engineering. However, exceptional students with a BS in the Sciences and demonstrated knowledge of advanced mathematics, calculus-based physics, and introductory computer science will also be considered. Applicants must submit GRE general test scores, and are advised to submit scores on the GRE subject test in engineering or a related field.
- ll Graduate School Requirements, including the TOEFL Exam for Non-Native English Applicants
- three recommendations
- GRE general test
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cornell University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Cornell University
Cornell University
Ithaca, United States
private and statutory land-grant research university in Ithaca, New York, USA
University Profile- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
