Masters of Science

Bioengineering

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The Master of Science in Bioengineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology prepares students to become innovators in one of the fastest-growing and most impactful engineering fields. Delivered in collaboration with Boston University, this intensive one-year program combines advanced coursework, mentored research, and a graduate co-op to ensure graduates are fully prepared for careers in biotechnology, medical devices, biomanufacturing, and more.

Wentworth’s Master of Science in Bioengineering program balances theory, simulation, and laboratory exercises, giving students the advanced skills and knowledge needed to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components, and processes. Students are expected to enter the program having obtained a Bachelor's in Biotechnology, Biomedical or Biological Engineering, or other related fields.
Start Strong with a Bioengineering Bootcamp
Students begin the program in mid-August with an intensive Bioengineering Bootcamp at Boston University, gaining early exposure to BU’s labs, workshops, and research environment. Throughout the year, students may also participate in BU activities, events, and specialized training opportunities.
Research Powered by BU’s BTEC
A defining feature of this program is its connection to Boston University’s Bioengineering Technology & Entrepreneurship Center (BTEC), a state-of-the-art training facility that enhances project-based research, design, and translational engineering education. This collaboration enables students to work with cutting-edge technology while preparing for high-skill roles in the regional life sciences economy.
Student Funding Opportunities
Five incoming students will receive a fellowship from the NSF* that includes full tuition funding plus a $37,000 stipend for the year.
Essential Skills
Graduates develop a powerful technical toolkit that aligns directly with industry demand. Skills supported by the program include:
- Sensory Coding
- Medical Device Design
- Clinical and Regulatory Translation
- Simulation and Modeling
- Cell and Tissue Engineering
- Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing
These skills position students for success in R&D, device development, regulatory pathways, and advanced manufacturing roles across the biotech ecosystem.
Through experiential learning, and a partnership with Boston University, students build skills that support both research and industry careers. Students will attend professional development workshops in Science Communication, Ethics, Translational Science, and Project Management. See Coursework for more details.
*Funded by NSF-NRT-IPP 2440301
Strong Projected Growth
Through Wentworth Bioengineering's immersive model, students gain hands-on experience, industry exposure, and specialized training aligned with the needs of Massachusetts’ thriving life sciences sector, where biotech R&D employment is 9.4 times the national average and continues to grow rapidly. Massachusetts jobs in biotechnology R&D grew by 65% between 2016 and 2021, outpacing all other subsectors of the state’s thriving life sciences workforce.
While we don't yet have statistics for masters students, graduates with Bioengineering degrees work in the following roles:
- Bioengineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biotechnologist
- Bioprocess Engineer
- Medical Device Design Engineer
- Biomanufacturing Engineer
- Clinical Engineer
- Quality Assurance Engineer
The MS in Bioengineering curriculum consists of eight total courses: six lecture-based courses and two project-based research experiences. The cohort will also have access to additional programming outside of class and professional development opportunities.
Fall Semester
- Medical Device Design
- Clinical and Regulatory Translation
- Cell and Tissue Engineering
- Physiological Bioengineering Research
Spring Semester
- Simulation and Modeling in Bioengineering
- Sensory Coding
- Biomanufacturing Processes and Systems
- Computational Bioengineering Research
Summer Semester
- Paid graduate co-op (internship)
  - Reviewed for academic rigor
  - Supervised by a subject matter expert
  - Structured to align with student academic and career timelines
Additional Opportunities
In addition to coursework, the cohort will participate in:
- Monthly topical seminar speakers (WIT and BU faculty and industry leaders)
- An annual trainee symposium
- Industry speaker sessions
- Trainee poster presentations
Professional development workshops (delivered in collaboration with BU) will include:
- Communication and presentation skills
- Building professional networks
- Informational interviews for career exploration
- Team science
- Ethics
- Project management
- Translating biomedical innovation from laboratory to marketplace

Testimonials

Salil Desai

Assistant Professor, Biological Engineering

We are teaching real-world skills in bioengineering such as tissue engineering, cell line generation, organoid development, and 3D-bioprinting, all in the biotech hub of the world, Boston! The proximity to numerous biopharma companies and cutting edge biotech startups gives our students an edge in learning the hands-on skills to excel at the intersection of engineering and human health. This unique 1-year program packs a powerful curriculum with rigorous laboratory work to prepare students for starting positions in the top companies in the world. Graduates of our biological engineering program currently work at companies like Draper, Bristol Myers Squibb, Merida Biosciences, Eurofins, and ThermoFisher Scientific.

Ata Kiapour

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Wentworth’s MS in Bioengineering is a powerhouse of efficiency. By combining an integrated, multidisciplinary curriculum with immersive workshops at Boston University and a built-in graduate co-op, we’ve compressed a high-caliber education into a single, high-impact year. We aren't just teaching bioengineering; we are accelerating the transition from student to industry leader.