The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers the department’s top undergraduates the opportunity to complete a Master of Science (MS) with an additional year of course work. Students may choose a thesis option and do additional research building on their individual undergraduate research project. For more information, download our Student Handbook.
(numbers in parentheses are Tulane courses satisfying each requirement)
Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BMEN 6030/6035)
3 credits from BSE (if B- or better) count toward the 4+1 Master's degree
Quantitative Physiology with Lab (BMEN 6070/6075)
3 credits from BSE (if B- or better) count toward the 4+1 Master's degree
Advanced Mathematics *
*Introductory Biostatistics (BIOS 6030) will not count towards the Advanced Mathematics requirement
3 credits
Biomedical Engineering Domain Credits (click here)
Maximum of 1 3xxx course cross-listed course
9 credits
Minimum elective course credits required:
Thesis: 6 credits
Non-Thesis: 12 credits
Research Seminar (BMEN 6710)
1 Credit Allowed
Remaining credits may be satisfied by BMEN 7310-7320 Research in BME (graded), Directed Readings, or didactic courses
Thesis: 6
Non-Thesis: 0
31 graduate course credits required for graduation:
Scholarships and other financial aid will not normally be continued for the 4+1 program. However, there is reduced tuition for students in the 4+1 program. Additional financial need is most often met in the form of low-interest student loans.
Students pursuing the MS with thesis version of this program are strongly encouraged to spend the summer between the 4th and 5th years doing research on their thesis project. Occasionally, summer funding may be available from the student's advisor or other sources of support.
