BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING MASTER’S & DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
GRADUATE PROGRAMS As a student in our highly competitive graduate programs, you will innovate at the intersection of engineering, technology, and medicine. Engage in research leading to new approaches and technologies to promote and enhance human health, collaborating on multidisiciplinary teams from across NYU. Focus on solving real-world problems in areas such as biomedical imaging, robotics and prosthetics, and systems genetics.
MS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING In our flexible one-year or two-year program, you will build a strong foundation through core courses in human anatomy and physiology, applied math, biomechanics, and biomedical instrumentation. Tailor your studies to your career goals with a choice of specialized courses in areas such as medical imaging and image processing, tissue engineering and repair, biomedical devices and data, and rehabilitation/disability engineering. Engage in experiential learning by collaborating with biomedical researchers and clinicians on independent study and research projects, creating solutions that fill important clinical needs.
PHD IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Develop your expertise in an integrated, dynamic environment among the most accomplished authorities in the field. PhD mentors are drawn from the schools of engineering and medicine, providing you with a broad perspective and diversity of knowledge. Acquire all of the necessary skills to develop technological innovations that contribute to improved human health and quality of life. You will have a multitude of opportunities to become immersed in advanced research and work in clinical environments.
MS IN BIOINFORMATICS This online program takes a deep dive into bioinformatics, a highly interdisciplinary field that combines biology, data and computer science, and statistics to analyze and interpret biomedical data. You will develop special skills to manage and study next-generation sequencing technology, and apply your expertise to a wide range of areas, such as infectious diseases (e.g., COVID-19), genetic diseases (e.g., cancer), public health (e.g., diabetes), and more.
RESEARCH AND RESOURCES RESEARCH AREAS
The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers programs that apply NYU biomedical engineering expertise to problems in human health and wellness. The faculty is involved in cutting-edge research in a multitude of disciplines, including collaboration with:
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Orthopedic Surgery, for novel cartilage and bone repair therapeutics and joint replacements
BIOINSTRUMENTATION AND BIOSENSORS
BIOMEDICAL IMAGING
CANCER DIAGNOSTICS AND TREATMENT
HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACES
MECHANOBIOLOGY
NEUROENGINEERING
REHABILITATION/ DISABILITY ENGINEERING
SYSTEMS GENETICS
TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REPAIR
Radiology and Radiation Oncology, for developing new medical imaging methods, including signal processing and data management protocols for disease diagnostics and radiotherapy Neurology, for creating devices and approaches that provide a better understanding of neural function and on-site detection of traumatic brain injuries Ophthalmology, for innovating new imaging and biological modalities to elucidate disease processes in the eye Rehabilitation Medicine, for finding technological solutions and devices to assist individuals with disabilities, and aid the recovery of physical and cognitive functions lost because of disease or injury Students engage, for example, in projects that look to develop new medical imaging devices and state-ofthe-art medical data analysis. This includes the use of artificial intelligence and deep learning to improve diagnostic capabilities in oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, and orthopedics. Students are also involved in creating synthetic chromosomes and designing devices to separate, analyze, and modulate the behavior of single cells for disease models and diagnostic tests. Collaboration with faculty in electrical and mechanical engineering includes innovative research on wearable electronics that can be used to monitor disease onset and progression at home on a daily basis. The state-of-the-art research taking place in the department is supported by engineering strengths in medical imaging, signal processing and analysis, modeling and control of complex living/nonliving systems, big data management and visualization, design of microfluidic devices, biomaterials, control and modulation of cellular behavior, biomechanics, and systems biology.
CORE FACULTY Jef Boeke, PhD
Xiao Ma, PhD
Director of the Institute of Systems Genetics Member NAS, AAA&S
Industry Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, and Biomedical Engineering
Director, Biomedical Engineering MS Program
Director of the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Center for Biomedical Imaging
Roy Maimon, PhD
Principal Investigator of the Center for Advanced Imaging Innovation and Research
Weiqiang Chen, PhD Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Rose Faghih, PhD Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Michael Hanna, PhD Industry Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Maurizio Porfiri, PhD Institute Professor Director of the Center of Urban Science and Progress Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Daniel Sodickson, MD, PhD Vice Chair for Research, Radiology
Co-director, Tech4Health Professor of Radiology, Neuroscience and Physiology, and Biomedical Engineering
Hao Su, PhD Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
John-Ross Rizzo, MD, MSCI
David M. Truong, PhD
Andreas H. Hielscher, PhD
Director, Innovation and Technology
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering
Director, Online MS Bioinformatics Program
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Thorsten Kirsch, PhD Director, Bioengineering, Orthopaedic Surgery Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cell Biology, and Biomedical Engineering
Irene de Lázaro, PhD Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Ivan Selesnick, PhD Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Yao Wang, PhD Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Radiology
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Radiology
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NIKITA GRIGORYEV Biomedical Engineering, PhD Collaborating with Professor Kalle Levon, Nikita developed a 3D model of glioblastoma that tracks the cancer’s progression and provides a suitable environment for cells to interact on the nano level, making it comparable to actual brain tissue. This research has been published in IEEE Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems and presented at several major conferences.
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CAREERS From industry giants to fast-paced startups, the most competitive companies in the world seek to hire NYU Tandon School of Engineering graduate students.
INDUSTRY POSITIONS
EMPLOYERS
Biomedical Engineer
Bristol Myers Squibb
Clinical Engineer
DuPont
Medical Device Design Engineer Quality and Regulatory Engineer Rehabilitation Engineer Research and Development Engineer Tissue Engineering Specialist
CAREER SUPPORT Graduate students have access to NYU Tandon’s Career Hub and NYU’s Wasserman Center for Career Development, which provide career coaching, employer connections, interview preparation, and networking opportunities tailored to technical and engineering career paths.
Genentech Goldman Sachs Illumina Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Intel Johnson & Johnson Medtronic Merck Neuralink NewYork-Presbyterian Novartis Pfizer Regeneron
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Texas Instruments U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Official transcripts and proof of degree from all previous institutions Two recommendation forms Résumé or curriculum vitae Personal essays English language proficiency testing (if required) ACCESS A FULL LIST OF REQUIREMENTS grad.engineering.nyu.edu/requirements START YOUR APPLICATION grad.engineering.nyu.edu/apply
APPLICATION DEADLINES SPRING SEMESTER November 1: MS general consideration FALL SEMESTER December 1: Final PhD and MS priority consideration February 15: Final MS general consideration
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