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Department Joint BS/MS Degree Program

Benefits of the Program

  • Students can earn their master's degree in one year after receiving their bachelor's degree.
  • Students can take up to 12-credits of graduate coursework in their senior year for both the bachelor's and master's degrees.
  • The GRE is not required for this program.

Joint BS/MS programs

The Biomedical Engineering department offers the following Joint BS/MS programs:

  • BS Biomedical Engineering to Masters in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • BS Biomedical Engineering to MS Biomedical Engineering

What are the Steps and Requirements for Applying to the Program?

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better at the end of the junior year with 90 credits or more of coursework completed.
  • The GRE is not required for this special program.
  • Apply for graduate admission at the Graduate College or online at
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  • Students may opt for the thesis or non-thesis option in their M.S. degree.
  • If the thesis option is selected ¼ø»Æʦapp will need a letter of recommendation from their potential thesis advisor.
  • Admission to the program must be completed at least one semester prior to the start of the M.S. degree program.
  • Students can take graduate courses in their senior year, with the approval of their academic advisor, that will apply to both the B.S. and the M.S. degree. A maximum of twelve credits can be applied to both the B.S. and the M.S. degree.
  • Students must retain their enrollment in order to remain in the program.

How Long Does the Program Take to Complete?

The program allows for a maximum of nine credits of graduate course work to count towards both bachelor’s and master’s degrees as long as the combined program totals a minimum of 150 credits. Note that the types of courses that can be taken vary by degree program. Depending on the program, ¼ø»Æʦapp will be able to finish within one year if they are enrolled as a full-time student. Students who successfully complete their M.S. degree within one year after their B.S. degree, will also be presented with a certificate of recognition for their achievement.