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Master's Degrees

Prepare for success in industry, research or academia

Duke BME is a leader—highly ranked among the very best in offering career-ready master's degrees in biomedical engineering.

Our master's degree programs:

Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Engineering »

Research leadership, prep for your PhD.

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Biomedical Engineering »

Become an engineering leader for industry and startups.

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Medical Technology Design »

Design solutions that make lives better.

MD + Masters »

Enhance your Duke medical degree.

Explore the Duke Difference


  • #5
    BME graduate degree program in the United States

  • #10
    National University

  • Top 10
    U.S. engineering school for research expenditures per faculty member

  • 84%
    of recent graduates found employment or pursued grad school within 6 months of graduation

Sources: U.S. News & World Report, Academic Analytics, Duke University

The Duke Difference

We're invested in your success.

In addition to access to leading faculty, state-of-the-science facilities, and an inclusive, supportive community, our master's students enjoy a high quality of life in our hometown of Durham, NC. Compare the cost of living

We provide exceptional student experiences and support, including career services—featuring workshops and one-on-one coaching.

Duke BME graduates go on to do great things. Within six months of graduating, more than 80% of our grads are employed or furthering their educations. Browse career outcomes


FLexible Learning, Customizable Degrees

Follow your passion with a concentration or graduate certificate

Course Tracks and Areas of Concentration

  • Bioelectric Engineering
  • Biomaterials
  • Biomechanics and Mechanobiology
  • Biomedical Imaging and Biophotonics
  • Biosensors and Bioinstrumentation
  • Biotechnology
  • Computational Modeling of Biological Systems
  • Drug and Gene Delivery
  • Health Data Science
  • Immune Engineering
  • Medical Device Design
  • Neural Engineering
  • Synthetic and Systems Biology
  • Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

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Graduate Certificates

  • Biomedical Data Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Device Design
  • Neural Engineering
  • Photonics
  • Nanoscience

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