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Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering

Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering
Spring 2015 Ph.D. graduates at convocation

GOALS AND MISSION

Our main goal is to develop leadership in academia, government, and industry nationally and globally. The importance of global scientific, social, and cultural interaction and the demands of the dynamic, ever-changing global healthcare economy have been strongly emphasized in our undergraduate and graduate programs. The research in the graduate program focuses on three main areas, neural, cognitive, and rehabilitation engineering, biomedical imaging, and bionanoscience.

 

WHY UH BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING?

  • Distinguished faculty that are focused on mentoring and developing leaders in the field of BME
  • A member of the world's largest medical center
  • Opportunities for multi-institutional collaboration and research
  • 95% of current full-time Doctoral students are fully funded
  • Located within a dynamic city, filled with culture, history, and activities for every passion

 

 

 

Graduate School Experience

Accelerated Master’s Program

Accelerated Master’s Program

With fast track admissions, Cullen College of Engineering undergraduate students are able to pursue a Master’s degree by taking up to two graduate courses in their undergraduate program that can be used toward both degrees.

Online MS in Biomedical Engineering

UH BME now offers a completely online master's program through UH-Extend. Click here to learn more.

 

Student Success

The Cullen College of Engineering is proud to announce that the following students have been named Outstanding Juniors and Seniors for their respective departments for the 2025-26 academic year. Students are nominated by…
Cullen names Outstanding Students for 2025–26 Academic Year
University of Houston students aren't just learning in classrooms — they’re helping advance the future of health care through hands-on research in cancer, diabetes and microbiology planetary protection. Working alongside faculty…
The Future of Health Care is Here: Student Imagination Powers Research and Innovation at UH
Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. student Guzel Musina has been awarded her second predoctoral fellowship by the American Heart Association (AHA) for her project, “Novel optogenetics tool for the mouse embryonic cardiodynamic research…
Guzel Musina Receives Second AHA Fellowship Award