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MS Biological Engineering

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Maine

Program Overview

The Masters of Science in Biological Engineering prepares students to conduct research involving the application of engineering to biological systems. Examples of research projects are sensors to detect specific biological molecules or pathogens in food or water, understanding cell membranes in terms of signaling and transport of molecules, imaging of cells or proteins, conformation of biological molecules at membrane surfaces as well as environmental risk assessment modeling.Alliances with several governmental agencies and other organizations, such as the Institute of Molecular Biophysics, the Jackson Laboratory and Maine Medical Center Research Institute, increase research opportunities related to genetics and biomedical issues in engineering. Cooperation with the Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology gives access to tools related to surface analysis.

Program Key Stats

$31508 (Annual cost)



90 %

Eligibility Criteria


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159
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550
6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

Three letters of recommendation, Official transcript of all previous college or university work, Official test scores, Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores

Career Options

  • Epidemiology and health services
  • environmental policy and planning
  • sustainable development
  • biodiversity research
  • disaster response

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