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Ohio's bioengineering sector is rapidly expanding. Earn your master's in bioengineering from the University of Dayton—a joint program between the School of Engineering and College of Arts and Sciences—to meet this growing demand.
Investigate microbial electricity generation. Advance the efficiency and miniaturization of microbial fuel cells. These interconnected research areas demonstrate the transformative potential bioengineers like you could achieve in global energy solutions.
Career Prospects and Program Features
Projected 23% job growth between 2014-2024.
Access cutting-edge facilities like the TREND Lab (Tissue Regeneration and Engineering at Dayton) and NEST Lab (Nanoscale Engineering, Science and Technology).
Collaborate with regional healthcare leaders including Kettering Medical Center (specializing in biomedical imaging and orthopedics) and Grandview Medical Center (focusing on biomaterials).
Program requires 30 credit hours minimum.
12 credits in bioengineering core curriculum
6 credits in your chosen specialization: biomaterials/biomechanics, bioprocess, or biosystems
6 credits in engineering or basic science electives from available courses
6 credits dedicated to bioengineering thesis research. (With advisor approval, students may substitute 6 thesis hours for 6 course hours plus a 3-credit project.) Thesis completion includes a mandatory oral examination.