Program Overview
The Biomedical Engineering at University of South Carolina is a MSc 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Columbia, 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
- Modeling and Simulation of Biomedical Systems: Analytical and quantitative techniques applied to engineering problems in biomedical transport, tissue mechanics, cellular and organ physiology, and control of medical devices.
- Human Cell and Molecular Biology for Biomedical Engineers (3): Advanced examination of the organization and function of the cell with emphasis on the biophysical and quantitative aspects of cellular function. Emphasis will be on the biomedical engineering applications of regulation of cell division, protein transcription and translation within the cell, cellular energetics, and intracellular networks for cell signaling and cell function.
- Transport Phenomena in Biomedical Systems (3): Conservation of momentum, energy, and mass, physico-chemical properties of biofluids, blood rheology, circulation models and cardiovascular regulation, solute and oxygen transport in tissues, gas transport in lungs and respiratory gas exchange models, kinetics and compartmental modeling, modeling of artificial organs.
- Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers (3): An examination of human biological structure and function from an engineering perspective. Engineering principles will be used to analyze anatomical structures and physiological functions at the tissue, organ, and systems levels.
- Biomedical Engineering Literature (1) Critical analysis of biomedical engineering literature related to students\x92 research projects. Written report and oral presentations required.
- Graduate Seminar in Biomedical Engineering (1): Seminar on current biomedical engineering topics and students presentations. May be repeated for credit.
- Doctoral Seminar in Biomedical Engineering (1) Seminar for doctoral students on current biomedical engineering topics and professional preparation.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
What application materials are required by all departments in The Graduate School?
- A baccalaureate degree (or the international equivalent) from an accredited college or university
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended for course credit
- Standardized test scores (consult the program to which you are applying for particular test requirements)
- Two or more letters of recommendation
- Application
- Application Fee
- English Proficiency Requirement*
- Other Supporting Materials**
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Carolina 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 University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Columbia, United States
University of South Carolina is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months