Biomedical Engineering

The M.S. in Biomedical Engineering degree is designed to be completed in two years or less of full-time study beyond the Bachelor of Science Degree. The M.S. in Biomedical Engineering can be completed with a thesis, requiring 4 units of BME 594abz, or without a thesis, requiring coursework only.

Required Courses

• BME 501 Advanced Topics in Biomedical Systems Units: 4
• BME 502 Advanced Studies of the Nervous System Units: 4
• BME 511 Physiological Control Systems Units: 3
• BME 513 Signal and Systems Analysis Units: 3 *
• BME 533 Seminar in Bioengineering Units: 1
• BME 594a Master's Thesis Units: 2 and
• BME 594b Master's Thesis Units: 2 and
• BME 594z Master's Thesis Units: 0 or
• Technical Elective Units: 4
• Electives Technical Units: 9

Total units: 28

• Official academic certificate(s)/ attachment(s) to the diploma in Russian from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Official diploma(s)/diploma booklet(s) in Russian
• English translations of both academic certificate(s)/attachment(s) to the diploma and diploma(s)/diploma booklet(s)
• An undergraduate degree in engineering, math or hard science from a regionally-accredited university.
• English Language Proficiency: In addition to the general admission criteria listed above, international students whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS examination to be considered a candidate for admission.  There is no minimum TOEFL or IELTS score required for admission to the Viterbi School. For possible exemption from additional language requirements, you must achieve an Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) score of 90, with no less than 20 on each section or an IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6 on each band score.
• The application fee is $90 for all graduate programs, except those offered by the Marshall School of Business ($155) and the International Academy’s Pre-Master’s program ($175). We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover card payments.
• Resumé/Curriculum Vitae: There is no ‘right’ approach to structuring your resumé/CV when updating it to apply for graduate school. However, it is a good idea to take some time to identify the skills and achievements you would like to highlight for your graduate program and structure the document accordingly. Please note, you will be required to upload a copy of your resumé/CV as part of your application.
• Statement of Purpose (Required): The statement of purpose should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the Viterbi School of Engineering, your preparation for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study.
• Letters of Recommendation (3 Required): Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study
• GRE/GMAT and Other Tests: Schedule the GRE or GMAT as per your program requirement. Your scores are considered valid only if earned within five years to the month of your intended first term at USC. (For example, no earlier than August 1 five years prior if applying for the fall term).

Scholarships

• Merit-based scholarships