Master of Science Program
Industry-Oriented MS Program Biomedical Engineering Specialized in Medical Device Design
A customer-focused product development curriculum
Each summer, the Center for Medical Technology and Innovation welcomes a new cohort of Master’s students into our program. Our program is crafted to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for transition into the biomedical industry workforce. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to direct engagement with the customer, most often the surgeon, throughout the entirety of the product development journey. Mastering the art of collaboration with surgeons is a coveted skill sought after by companies, that is typically limited to senior engineers with years of experience.
Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are open!
Campus is only 981 steps away from the University of Rochester Medical Center!
Our Innovation Process
We transform students into industry-ready innovators with the expertise to tackle tomorrow's healthcare challenges today.
See the problem
– Gain firsthand experience by spending over 150 hours observing procedures in the operating room
– Engage in direct collaboration with clinicians and surgeons to understand the nuances of clinical challenges
– Explore clinical specialities like General Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and more
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Understand the need
– Emphasize usability and patient engagement to ensure that solutions are designed with the end-user in mind
– Training on gathering voice of the customer from healthcare professionals to ensure product development is closely aligned with medical requirements
Develop the right solution
– Translate voice of the clinicians into feasible medical device prototypes
– Specialized curriculum that integrates key business considerations to prepare students for the competitive medical technology marketplace
– FDA and intellectual property curriculum delivered by experts including the CTSI Director for Regulatory Support Services and an experienced IP attorney Partner at HRFM, ensuring insightful, industry-savvy education
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