Curriculum Overview

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The Master of Engineering in Bioengineering stands out for its blend of experiential coursework, focused core classes, and customizable electives. Students engage in hands-on, real-world problem solving through team-based projects that reflect the challenges of today’s health care and bioengineering industries. Core courses provide a strong foundation in both technical and professional competencies, while elective options allow students to tailor the program to their specific interests and career goals—all designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles at the intersection of engineering, health, and innovation.

Degree Requirements

Core Courses (24 Credit Hours)
BIOE 570 Seminar (taken twice)
BIOE 573 Managing Business Operations
BIOE 574 Innovation and Introduction to Financial Decision-Making
BIOE 575 Capstone Project (taken twice)
General Electives 400-/500-Level General Electives from approved list (8 credit hours)

Bioinstrumentation Concentration (8 Credit Hours)
BIOE 571 Biological Measurement I
BIOE 572 Biological Measurement II

General Bioengineering  Concentration (8 Credit Hours)
BIOE Technical Electives 400-/500-level BIOE Technical Electives from approved list

General Elective Categories:

• Bioinformatics
• Biomedical Imaging
• Biophotonics
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Chemical, Molecular, and Cellular Biology
• Electromagnetic and Acoustic Waves
• Image Processing, Signal Processing, and Numerical Analysis
• Independent Study/Other Electives
• Neuroscience
• Sensors and Instrumentation
• Technology Entrepreneurship (up to 4 hours may be counted towards General Electives)

*Class offerings are subject to change each semester and seat capacity may be limited.  Some classes may also require host departmental approval.

In-Person Program - Time to Degree

The in-person M.Eng. in Bioengineering program is designed to be completed in just one year, allowing you to quickly launch your career in the field or pursue additional advanced education.

Online Program - Time to Degree

The online M.Eng. in Bioengineering program offers flexible pacing—complete the program in as little as one year, take one course at a time, or choose a schedule that fits your life and career goals.

Transfer Coursework

University of Illinois students with extra credit hours (those with credit hours in excess of their undergraduate degree requirements) may be able to transfer up to 8 hours of of graduate coursework taken during their senior year towards elective M.Eng. in BioE program requirements.  This will open up the student’s required M.Eng. in BioE course load, providing more time to devote to job searching or the opportunity to take additional electives. Graduate courses allocated towards the M.Eng. in BioE program cannot be used to fulfill an undergraduate degree.