COURSE CURRICULUM

The Biomedical Engineering program at the University of North Texas provides students with access to advanced, hands-on research facilities and cutting-edge laboratory technologies that support both education and innovation in healthcare engineering. Among these resources are high-tech instruments such as a bio 3D printer capable of printing living cells that replicate human tissue structures, and a 3D virtual dissection table that allows students to explore detailed anatomical models of the human body without the need for traditional dissection tools, enhancing both learning and simulation-based research. As part of its status as a Tier One Public Research University, University of North Texas emphasizes high-impact research conducted by faculty and students, including the development of exoskeleton technologies aimed at improving mobility for individuals with physical disabilities, the use of nanotechnology and optical systems for early cancer detection, and the study of biopolymers and flexible bioelectronics designed to improve drug delivery and chronic disease management. Graduate students in the program often receive financial and academic support through teaching and research assistantships, which typically include a monthly stipend along with eligibility for in-state tuition rates, and in many cases additional tuition and fee coverage, making advanced study more accessible. The program is also associated with strong academic recognition, including a ranking of #2 among Best Master’s in Biomedical Engineering Degree Programs according to Intelligent.com, reflecting its reputation in graduate education. Students can further expand their career opportunities through a unique joint degree pathway offered in collaboration between the G. Brint Ryan College of Business and the College of Engineering, allowing them to earn both an M.B.A. in Business Management and an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering in approximately two years, blending technical expertise with business and leadership skills. The program is housed in a modern biomedical engineering facility equipped with classrooms, microscopy labs, cell culture suites, optics labs, teaching labs, and senior design spaces that support both instruction and research. Career pathways for graduates include roles in manufacturing, research and development, healthcare technology industries, and entrepreneurship, with strong labor market demand as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects around 6% job growth for bioengineers and biomedical engineers from 2020 to 2030, along with approximately 1,400 job openings annually. Students may also take specialized graduate-level courses such as Neuroengineering, Advanced Signal Processing in Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Biomaterials Compatibility, Statistical Genetics, and Computational Methods in Biomedical Engineering, all designed to build advanced technical expertise for solving complex biomedical challenges.