Professional Leaders Engineering Healthy Lives
Prepare for a rewarding career as a leader in the biomedical field with a Master of Science in Engineering in Bioengineering from the University of California, Riverside. The online Master of Science in Engineering with a specialization in Bioengineering is an expedition into biological science and engineering at the cellular and molecular levels, exploring high-level topics including computational biology, genetics, and biological and physiological systems.
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Graduate in as few as 13 months
100% ONLINE
No residency requirement
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seven specializations
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WHY A MASTER’S IN BIOENGINEERING?
Bioengineering (also referred to as biomedical engineering) graduate programs can be tremendous career investments. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), reports a much higher growth rate than the national average for all biomedical occupations. Bioengineers can find employment in a diverse range of professional arenas, including:
- Hospitals
- Academic institutions
- Medical manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
$90,000
MEDIAN SALARY*
$140,000+
HIGH-END SALARY*
20,000
NEW JOBS PROJECTED BETWEEN 2016-2026*
Bioengineering graduate programs can also pave the way for a career in medical science. The BLS reports that medical scientists can earn as much as $150,000, while projections call for 16,100 new jobs between 2016 and 2026.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
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Who should choose a Bioengineering Master’s
Are you looking to advance in engineering and increase your earning potential?
Are you searching for a new challenge, a change or a more fulfilling professional life?
A master’s degree from UCR can help you do all of that and more.
Future Managers
The UCR master’s in biomedical engineering is designed to provide management expertise and technical skills that can help you make fast, significant strides in your professional development.
Working Professionals
Our program can be completed in as few as 13 months, and is administered in a convenient 100% online format so you can continue working while you earn your degree.
Aspiring Leaders
Our online bioengineering program can help you become a cross-functional leader who can manage teams across multiple disciplines. If you have relevant professional experience or an engineering bachelor’s degree, regardless of specialization, we invite you to learn more about the program.
The University of California, Riverside has been recognized by a number of academic publications for a variety of different programs and attributes. In its most recent graduate school rankings, U.S. News & World Report counted UC Riverside among the top 30 percent of engineering schools in the nation.
The University of California, Riverside is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Regional accreditation assures students that UC Riverside meets the highest standards in terms of learning opportunities and a commitment to self-improvement.
For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named UC Riverside the #1 university in the nation for social mobility, an honor that reflects our longstanding commitment to cultural, professional and geographical diversity.
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