Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
About This Programme
A 30-credit master's applying engineering to medicine and healthcare, biomedical signals and devices, biomaterials, biofluidics and biomedical informatics, with course-only, thesis and project pathways. Prepares graduates for the medical-device and healthcare-technology sector or doctoral study.
Course Highlights
- Interdisciplinary degree drawing on faculty from the College of Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences
- Specialise across biomechanics, biomaterials and drug delivery, biomedical imaging, instrumentation and signal processing, biomedical informatics and healthcare operations
- Several graduate courses carry a dedicated research component; funded (assistantship) students follow the thesis track
- Accelerated Master's Program lets AUS undergraduates bank up to 6 credits toward the degree
What You'll Study
Two pathways: thesis option (7 taught courses + 9-credit thesis) or course-only option (10 courses); students on an AUS assistantship must take the thesis option.
Core Requirements (6 credits + 0-credit seminar)
- BME 511 Human Anatomy and Physiology3 credits
- CHE 513 Applied Mathematics for Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (or MTH 508 Mathematical Biology)3 credits
- BME 695 Seminar (biomedical ethics)0 credits
Elective Courses (15 credits thesis / 24 credits course option)
- BME 533 Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices3 credits
- BME 541 Biomedical Measurements and Devices3 credits
- BME 543 Biomedical Imaging Technologies3 credits
- BME 544 Neuroengineering3 credits
- BME 552 Drug Delivery3 credits
- BME 561 Healthcare Operations Management3 credits
- BME 562 Healthcare Planning and Risk Management3 credits
- BME 571 Biomechanics Engineering3 credits
- BME 572 Biomaterials Engineering3 credits
- BME 581 Biomedical Informatics3 credits
- BME 694 Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering3 credits
- CHE 611 Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology3 credits
- ELE 544 Advanced Signal Processing3 credits
- ELE 648 Pattern Classification3 credits
Thesis (thesis option only)
- BME 699 Master's Thesis9 credits
Entry Requirements
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Careers
Prepares graduates for advanced roles in the regional healthcare and biotechnology sector, medical-device and instrumentation firms, and for doctoral study in biomedical engineering.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed/accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; AUS is institutionally US-accredited by MSCHE (Middle States).
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
BS in Biomedical, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Civil, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, CGPA 3.0/4.0, plus IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80). Related quantitative-science degrees considered case-by-case.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 82,200/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.