The 4+1 Masters programs at Tulane University provide Tulane undergraduates with the opportunity to earn a masters degree in a single year following the completion of the bachelor’s degree. Tuition for the 4+1 masters programs in the School of Science and Engineering is 35% of regular graduate tuition.
Department of Biomedical Engineering 4+1 Master's Program
The department offers a 4+1 MS program that enables the department’s top undergraduates the opportunity to complete a Master’s degree with an additional year of course work and research building on an individual undergraduate research project.
- Minimum 3.4 GPA at the conclusion of the junior year. For this GPA the student may include his or her transfer credits. Official transcripts do not always include transfer credits into the calculation of an individual's GPA and may not be a complete representation of the total GPA for courses taken towards an individual's degree.
- Complete applications will require transcripts, GRE test scores, a personal statement indicating motivation and interest in the program, current research to be extended (for thesis option), and career aspirations. One recommendation should be provided from a full-time Tulane BME faculty member, otherwise two recommendations will be provided.
- Full application submission is open October 1 with final deadline May 1. Reviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
- Students who do not meet GPA requirement must include in their letter of intent an additional paragraph providing justification for consideration.
(numbers in parentheses are Tulane courses satisfying each requirement)
Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BMEN 6030/6035)
Thesis: 3 + 1 (from BSE if B- or better)
Non-Thesis: 3 + 1 (from BSE if B- or better)
Quantitative Physiology with Lab (BMEN 6070/6075)
Thesis: 3 + 1(from BSE if B- or better)
Non-Thesis: 3 + 1 (from BSE if B- or better)
Advanced Mathematics *
*Introductory Biostatistics (BIOS 6030) will not count towards the Advanced Mathematics requirement
Thesis: 3
Non-Thesis: 3
Biomedical Engineering Domain Credits (see pg. 10 student handbook)
Maximum of 1 3xxx course
Thesis: 9
Non-Thesis: 9
Minimum elective course credits required:
Thesis: 3
Non-Thesis: 9
Research Seminar (BMEN 6710 – register every fall)
1 Credit Allowed
Thesis: 1
Non-Thesis: 1
Remaining credits may be satisfied by BMEN 7310-7320 Research in BME (graded), Directed Readings, or didactic courses
Thesis: 3
Non-Thesis: 3
Total graduate course credits required for graduation:
Thesis: 27
Non-Thesis: 33
Tuition during the 5th year is discounted by the School of Science and Engineering to 35% of the graduate tuition. Note that scholarships and other financial aid will not normally be continued during the 5th year; financial need is most often met in the form of low-interest student loans.
Students pursuing this program are strongly encouraged to spend the summer between the 4th and 5th years doing research on their project. Occasionally, summer funding may be available from the student's advisor or other sources of support.
