Biomedical Engineering: Accelerated Program MS
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Is this program right for you?
The MS in Biomedical Engineering Accelerated program teaches you to combine the fundamentals of the biomedical sciences with advanced engineering methods of analysis and design to design new medical instruments and devices, understand and repair the human body, and make technologies cost-effective for both companies and patients.
- Graduate in just one year, no thesis required
- The program is course-based, allowing you to tailor your graduate experience to your own personal and career interests
- Choose to pursue one of several specializations: Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Biomechanics, Biomedical Imaging and Optics, Medical and Microdevices, Neuroengineering or Systems and Synthetic Biology
Education that works for you
Gain the biomedical engineering knowledge you need to succeed in just 1 year with UW–Madison’s Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering Accelerated program.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Commitment
1 year
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Format
Accelerated
Face-to-face
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for fall and spring terms
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
Yes
Supports F-1 Visa
Yes
Learn moreApplication deadlines
Spring 2027
- International deadline: September 1, 2026
- Deadline: November 1, 2026
Fall 2027
- Deadline: December 15, 2026
Spring 2028
- International deadline: September 1, 2027
- Deadline: November 1, 2027
– Tim Madigan, MS ’22The accelerated format and ability to carry up undergraduate coursework allowed me to complete the program in two semesters. The master’s program is much more flexible than undergraduate programs in really allowing you to explore your interests. I took courses in developing drugs and devices, and I now do that in my career!
Admissions and events
Program requirements
Application materials required
June 11, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Ask Me Anything: Accelerated Engineering Master’s Programs
Bring your questions and learn more about UW’s Accelerated Engineering Master’s Programs in a casual virtual session. No registration required.
Register now →June 16, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Program Pop-In: Pre-Application Course Planning
Didn’t study engineering at UW-Madison as an undergrad? Learn what courses engineering students typically take and how to compare that with your own background so you can identify what you already know and any areas to strengthen before applying.
Register now →June 23, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Ask Me Anything: International Student Edition
Have questions about studying as an international student? Bring them! This live Q&A covers UW’s Accelerated Engineering Master’s Programs, the application process, and the student experience. No registration required.
Register now →July 7, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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Have questions about studying as an international student? Bring them! This live Q&A covers UW’s Accelerated Engineering Master’s Programs, the application process, and the student experience. No registration required.
Register now →July 15, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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Bring your questions and learn more about UW’s Accelerated Engineering Master’s Programs in a casual virtual session. No registration required.
Register now →July 28, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Career Outlook: Accelerated Engineering Master’s Programs
Explore career outcomes for graduates of UW’s Accelerated Engineering Master’s Programs, including top employers, common job titles, salary ranges, and hiring locations.
Register now →August 4, 2026 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
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Have questions about studying as an international student? Bring them! This live Q&A covers UW’s Accelerated Engineering Master’s Programs, the application process, and the student experience. No registration required.
Register now →August 6, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Bring your questions and learn more about UW’s Accelerated Engineering Master’s Programs in a casual virtual session. No registration required.
Register now →August 18, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Learn about the College of Engineering accelerated master’s programs and application best practices. You’ll leave knowing what you need, and how to successfully apply.
Register now →August 20, 2026 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Application Assistance: Accelerated Engineering Master’s Programs
Learn about the College of Engineering accelerated master’s programs and application best practices. You’ll leave knowing what you need, and how to successfully apply.
Register now →August 25, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Register now →August 26, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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Register now →August 27, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Biomedical Engineering: Accelerated Program MS
$106,954
Median salary in 2024, Lightcast™
Job titles
Top industries
Top employers
9.8%
Projected growth for biomedical engineers from 2024-2034. Source: Lightcast™
#8
graduate ranking for biomedical engineering among U.S. public universities
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
What you’ll learn
Translate cutting-edge engineering concepts into solutions for the medical field with an accelerated master’s in biomedical engineering. Choose from six specialization areas to tailor your graduate experience to your professional interests.
- Biomaterials and tissue engineering
- Biomechanics
- Biomedical imaging and optics
- Medical and microdevices
- Neuroengineering
- Systems and synthetic biology
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Spring 2027
International deadline: 09/01/26 Deadline: 11/01/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
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