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MS in Biomedical Engineering at USC
Biomedical Engineering applies engineering to medicine: medical devices, biomaterials, imaging, biomechanics and regulatory pathways, usually with lab or clinical projects. Here is what studying it at University of Southern California (Los Angeles) costs, who is eligible and what you can do after.
- Total ≈ ₹1.6 crore – ₹1.81 crore
- Tuition $60,000 – $70,000 a year
- STEM OPT eligible
- Loan & visa support
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How much does the MS in Biomedical Engineering at USC cost?
The MS in Biomedical Engineering at University of Southern California costs an Indian student about ₹1.6 crore – ₹1.81 crore in total: tuition of $60,000 – $70,000 a year, living costs of about $24,000 a year and one-time costs. Of 29 universities on our USA list offering Biomedical Engineering, it ranks 27 from cheapest. After the degree: OPT: usually STEM-designated, so eligible for 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension.
Official sources: University of Southern California — official website
MS in Biomedical Engineering at USC at a glance
- Program
- MS in Biomedical Engineering at University of Southern California
- Typical length
- 2 years
- Tuition (international)
- $60,000 – $70,000 a year
- Total cost
- ₹1.6 crore – ₹1.81 crore
- Usual backgrounds
- B.Tech/BE in Biomedical, Electronics, Mechanical or Instrumentation and B.Tech in Biotechnology (some programs)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
- OPT / STEM
- OPT: usually STEM-designated, so eligible for 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension
- Intakes
- Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
Cost
MS in Biomedical Engineering at USC: cost in rupees
University-wide tuition range for international graduate students; your program's exact fee is on the offer letter.
Specialisations
Biomedical Engineering specialisations to look for
Biomedical Engineering master's programs usually let you specialise in medical Devices, biomaterials & Tissue Engineering, medical Imaging, biomechanics and neural Engineering. Tracks, elective sets and thesis areas differ by university, so confirm on USC's program page which of these University of Southern California offers before you apply.
Eligibility
Entry requirements for Biomedical Engineering at USC
Usual expectations — the program page has the exact minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in Biomedical, Electronics, Mechanical or Instrumentation
- Bachelor's: B.Tech in Biotechnology (some programs)
- Prerequisite: Calculus and differential equations
- Prerequisite: Physics
- Prerequisite: Basic biology
- English: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
Careers
Careers after Biomedical Engineering — Los Angeles
A sprawling metro where living near campus saves hours of commuting
Compare
Biomedical Engineering at similar universities in the USA
Universities on our list offering Biomedical Engineering, closest in total cost.
Loan
EMI on a ₹1.36 crore loan
About 80% of the mid-point cost; EMIs start after the course and moratorium.
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Tuition is $60,000 – $70,000 a year; the total with living and one-time costs is about ₹1.6 crore – ₹1.81 crore over 2 years.
Usually if you have b.Tech/BE in Biomedical, Electronics, Mechanical or Instrumentation and b.Tech in Biotechnology (some programs), with calculus and differential equations and physics. A 4-year bachelor's (B.Tech/BE) is the safest route; many universities also accept 3-year degrees, sometimes after a credential evaluation (WES or ECE).
Graduates move into roles such as Biomedical Engineer, Medical Device R&D Engineer, Regulatory Affairs Specialist and Quality Engineer (MedTech). Employers look for CAD / MATLAB, signal processing and regulatory standards.
OPT: usually STEM-designated, so eligible for 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension.
Most families combine savings with an education loan of about ₹1.36 crore; the EMI at 10.5% over 10 years is about ₹1,83,512 a month.
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