MD/MS in Biomedical Engineering

About the program

The University of Minnesota is proud of its rich history in the biosciences. We are excited to build upon this history of excellence by offering a dual-degree program that provides top-ranked medical students with master’s degree training in biomedical engineering.

This program will uniquely prepare new physicians as opinion leaders and bridge builders between medicine and technology in the evolving biomedical engineering/healthcare industry, a field that applies high-tech research to improvements in health.

Frequently asked questions

Who should consider this program?
Medical students with background and interest in medical careers within the biomedical engineering/healthcare industry.

What are the requirements?
Admission or current enrollment in the University of Minnesota Medical School is required for admission to the program. The Department of Biomedical Engineering’s M.S. requirements remain unchanged but certain Medical School classes will be counted towards the master’s degree, making possible completion of the M.S. in one year with either a thesis or non-thesis program.

How long is the program?
This is a five-year program, including four years for the M.D. and one year for the M.S. degree program.

Application information

What is the application process?
Students will apply to the Biomedical Engineering M.S. program either as part of the admissions process or after entry to Medical School, generally in their first or second year. Preference is given to students who apply as part of the admissions process.

Who decides on admission?
The M.D. portion is decided by the Medical School, the M.S. portion by the M.D./M.S. Advisory Council.

How many students are accepted?
Up to three students per year can be accepted in the M.S. degree program, with the possibility for more depending on external faculty or industry funding.