Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Bioengineering

Designed for those looking for a stepping stone to technical and managerial careers in the healthcare industry, our professional master’s degree program combines the strengths of The Grainger College of Engineering and the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Graduates are equipped with bioengineering technical skills and big-picture business perspective—trained to find creative solutions to complex, multi-level systems problems.

The Bioinstrumentation concentration focuses on medical imaging devices, and trains engineers to be industry leaders by combining rigorous graduate-level engineering coursework with fundamental business training on issues that confront professionals who develop products for biomedical imaging, medical diagnostics, genomics, and tools used in life science research.

The general bioengineering concentration is designed to bridge the skills gap between general bioengineering concepts and business acumen through coursework and an applied consulting project. The in-depth technical training combined with the core business classes required will develop well-rounded professionals entering the healthcare industry.

Both concentrations are offered on-campus in Urbana-Champaign or online. The online M.Eng. in Bioengineering program is the exact same degree awarded to students who complete the on-campus program.

The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a formidable force in engineering. Our sought-after faculty, top-flight rankings, and award-winning graduates haven't just turned heads - they've changed the world. The list of inventions and innovations, prize-winners and patents, solutions, and start-ups that have come from Grainger Engineering is too long to list. Our high-achieving and determined learners, coupled with our high standards and powerful opportunities, yield great rewards not only for our students but for all. 38 top ten ranked degrees and specialties, 28 in the top 5 #5 overall undergraduate engineering program #11 overall graduate engineering program 98% of students secure top-choice employment or continued education 5 year Ph.D. funding guarantee.

Our Impact

The Grainger College of Engineering is one of the top engineering programs in the world, enabling individuals to improve their quality of life through education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal engagement. Our graduates and faculty transform the world for the better.

Leading excellence in engineering education and research

The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois is a leader in engineering and computing education, research, and public engagement. Our diverse, tight-knit community of faculty, students, and alumni is driving the future of technological advancements and innovation, relentlessly pursuing knowledge and empowering the next generation of engineers. Collectively, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible to solve the world's greatest challenges and leaving a lasting legacy of excellence.

• 10,000+ students from 50 states and 100+ countries
• 400+ expert faculty leading breakthrough research
• 38 top-ten-ranked degree programs and specialties
• $221M in total research expenditures
• 97,000+ alumni worldwide
• $75,450 average BS degree starting salary
• 60+ labs, research centers, and institutes
• 9+ multidisciplinary research centers