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Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering offers either a thesis or non-thesis option. Through coursework and research, students can expand their knowledge in a variety of biomedical disciplines.

Specialty areas

• Biomechanics and computational biology
• Biomaterials
• Bioelectronics and medical devices
• Biomedical signal processing

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Apply to the MS in Biomedical Engineering - Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 entry

Students entering the MS in Biomedical Engineering should have a degree in engineering or a closely related field. The following undergraduate courses are required as prerequisites to enrolling in coursework in the M.S. program:

• General Biology (BIOLOGY 108 at UMKC)
• General Chemistry (CHEM 211 & 211L)
• General Physics (PHYSICS 210 or 240)
• Differential Equations (MATH 345)

Research Areas

• Biomedical device design
• Balance and gait
• Modeling of dental structures
• Bioelectromagnetics
• Bone mechanotransduction
• Fracture mechanics and modeling
• Human motion
• Musculoskeletal biomechanics
• Musculoskeletal modeling
• Numerical analysis in orthopedics

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