M.S.
Biomedical Engineering Technology
A 30-credit master's degree for experienced biomedical professionals. It builds on the Biomedical Engineering Technology B.S. Ten graduate courses cover regulatory affairs and quality systems, signal processing, imaging systems engineering, telemetry and networking, device cybersecurity, human factors, clinical interoperability, technology assessment and risk management, leadership and finance, and a graduate capstone.
Outcomes
What you will be able to do
- 01Apply regulatory and quality system requirements
- 02Lead risk management for medical technology
- 03Engineer secure, interoperable device networks
- 04Direct a clinical engineering department
Careers
Where graduates work
- Clinical engineering manager
- Healthcare technology director
- Medical device quality/regulatory specialist
Curriculum
Term 1
Medical Device Regulatory Affairs and Quality Systems
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory landscape and quality system requirements for medical devices. Students will gain essential knowledge in navigating premarket pathways and implementing robust quality management principles.
Advanced Physiological Signal Processing
This graduate-level course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced digital signal processing techniques applied to physiological data. Students will master methods for filtering, spectral analysis, and artifact removal, with a focus on algorithms for electrocardiogram (ECG) and electroencephalogram (EEG) signals.
Term 2
Medical Imaging Systems Engineering
This course provides a comprehensive engineering perspective on the fundamental principles and operational aspects of medical imaging systems. Students will delve into image formation physics, reconstruction algorithms, and objective image quality assessment techniques across diverse imaging modalities.
Wireless Telemetry and Medical Device Networking
This graduate-level course provides a comprehensive exploration of wireless telemetry and medical device networking within healthcare environments. Students will master the principles of patient telemetry, spectrum management, and network design to ensure secure and interoperable medical device communication.
Medical Device Cybersecurity Engineering
This graduate-level course provides a comprehensive exploration of cybersecurity principles applied to medical devices, focusing on engineering secure and resilient systems. Students will master essential practices for identifying, mitigating, and managing cybersecurity risks throughout the medical device lifecycle.
Term 3
Human Factors and Usability Engineering
This graduate-level course provides a comprehensive exploration of human factors and usability engineering principles, emphasizing their critical role in ensuring safe and effective human-system interaction. Students will delve into methodologies for identifying and mitigating use-related risks, alongside practical application of formative and summative usability testing techniques aligned with international standards.
Clinical Data Systems and Interoperability
This course explores the fundamental principles and practical applications of clinical data systems and interoperability standards, essential for managing healthcare information effectively. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of data exchange protocols and their role in integrating diverse clinical data sources.
Clinical Technology Assessment and Risk Management
This course provides graduate students with an in-depth understanding of technology assessment and risk management principles within clinical settings. It focuses on applying ISO 14971 standards, strategic technology planning, and life-cycle cost analysis for medical equipment.
Term 4
Healthcare Technology Leadership and Finance
This course equips graduate students with the leadership and financial acumen necessary to manage healthcare technology departments effectively. It focuses on strategic financial planning, budgeting, and vendor contract negotiation within the unique context of healthcare technology.
Graduate Capstone in Clinical Engineering
This capstone course provides graduate students with the opportunity to conduct an applied research or technology management project, culminating in a comprehensive written report. It integrates prior learning in clinical engineering to address real-world challenges within healthcare technology management.
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