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    Biomedical Engineering (MS)

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    Amherst, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $35,726.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    26.7%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Biomedical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $35,726 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    This accelerated five-year program allows up to 12 approved credit hours taken as an undergraduate to count towards the 30-hour master's degree in biomedical engineering, which covers bioinstrumentation and imaging, biomaterials, tissue engineering and regeneration, and biomechanics.

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    US News #74 Biomedical Engineering

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $31,475.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Biomedical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Biomedical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $35,726 across 30 required credits.
    Is Biomedical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Biomedical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    How long does Biomedical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Biomedical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    Is Biomedical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Biomedical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Biomedical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Biomedical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports an acceptance rate of approximately 26.7%.