.webp&w=3840&q=75)

The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Biomedical Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin is an intensive one year program designed to provide students with advanced knowledge in biomedical technologies, innovation strategies, and product development. The curriculum integrates engineering principles with medical applications, emphasizing design thinking, translational research, and entrepreneurship in healthcare. Students develop essential competencies in biomedical device design, innovation management, research methodology, and regulatory considerations, enabling them to create, evaluate, and implement novel healthcare solutions. Through coursework, laboratory work, and applied projects, learners gain both technical expertise and problem solving skills necessary to translate biomedical ideas into practical applications.
The program also emphasizes professional development, entrepreneurship, and collaborative research, allowing students to engage in team based innovation projects, prototype development, and business planning under faculty mentorship. Learners acquire experience in clinical needs assessment, product design, regulatory strategy, and commercialization processes while building skills in communication, project management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Access to state of the art labs, prototyping facilities, and industry partnerships ensures students develop both theoretical understanding and practical proficiency. By the end of the program, graduates are prepared for careers in biomedical innovation, healthcare technology, research, or further advanced academic study in biomedical engineering.
aSemester 1 – Foundations in Biomedical Engineering
• Principles of Biomedical Engineering
• Biomedical Device Design and Innovation
• Research Methods in Biomedical Sciences
• Regulatory and Ethical Considerations
Semester 2 – Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Translational Research and Product Development
• Entrepreneurship in Biomedical Technology
• Advanced Biomedical Systems Analysis
• Applied Project in Biomedical Innovation
Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in biomedical engineering, healthcare technology, research and development, and entrepreneurial ventures in medical innovation. Many work as biomedical engineers, innovation managers, medical device designers, healthcare technology consultants, or research scientists, applying skills in product design, regulatory compliance, and translational research. The program equips students to identify clinical needs, develop innovative solutions, and bring biomedical technologies to market. Graduates also gain a foundation for leadership roles, interdisciplinary collaboration, or further doctoral study in biomedical engineering, innovation, or healthcare entrepreneurship.
This program offers a highly applied and innovation driven approach to biomedical engineering, allowing students to develop advanced analytical training and high level design skills within a one year curriculum. The coursework emphasizes biomedical innovation, product development, and entrepreneurship, preparing learners to translate scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions. With faculty mentorship, team based projects, and access to cutting edge laboratories and industry resources, students gain both technical expertise and professional readiness. The program’s focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, applied research, and commercialization ensures graduates are well positioned to excel in biomedical engineering, healthcare innovation, or advanced academic study.
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +1 608-262-2433
Email: admissions@grad.wisc.edu
Address: 217 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA