PlusOne with MS in Bioengineering
PlusOne with MS in Bioengineering
Overview
PlusOne accelerated master’s degrees allow students to accelerate the attainment of the master’s degree by applying graduate credits taken as an undergraduate toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Current undergraduate students apply to enroll in the PlusOne program.
With the PlusOne program, students attain their bachelor’s degree followed by a PlusOne year to complete the master’s degree.
Benefits
- Accelerate learning – get your master’s in one year vs. typically two
- Reduce costs – apply some courses toward both your undergrad and master’s degrees, and get the MS for PlusOne tuition scholarship
- Gain a competitive edge – stand out with an advanced degree
Below are the eligible undergraduate majors available to pursue a PlusOne pathway with a master’s degree in bioengineering as well as career opportunities. Also, review the Curriculum Guides and the PlusOne Accelerated Master’s links for further details, including program policies and procedures, as well as how to Apply.
PlusOne with MS in Bioengineering Pathways
Acceptable Undergraduate Pathways
| Eligible Undergrad Majors | Additional Prerequisites |
| BS in Bioengineering (and all combined majors) | |
| BS in Chemical Engineering (and all combined majors) | |
| BS in Civil Engineering (and all combined majors) | |
| BS in Computer Engineering (and all combined majors) | |
| BS in Electrical Engineering (and all combined majors) | |
| BS in Environmental Engineering (and all combined majors) | |
| BS in Industrial Engineering | |
| BS in Mechanical Engineering (and all combined majors) |
Graduate Course Sharing
Students currently pursuing their Bachelor’s degree should refer to their undergraduate program’s guidelines on how the graduate courses can be shared with their undergraduate degree. College of Engineering undergraduate students should refer to their Plan of Study page.
Principles of Bioengineering (BIOE 6000) and Seminar (BIOE 7390) are not required for students in a PlusOne Bioengineering pathway, but students must successfully complete a total of 32 semester hours for their MS degree.
For other questions on graduate course sharing, please contact Graduate School of Engineering Advising.
Select up to four 5000-level courses in your MS Bioengineering concentration.
Career Options for PlusOne MS in Bioengineering Pathways
BS and MS in Bioengineering — provides significant career advantages through deeper technical expertise and specialized skills that command higher starting salaries and better advancement opportunities. This educational combination opens doors to diverse roles in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical device development, and research institutions while preparing graduates for leadership positions. The advanced degree enhances qualifications for cutting-edge research and development positions, expands networking opportunities within the industry, and creates flexibility to pivot between scientific, technical, and management roles throughout one’s career.
Examples of Roles
R&D, validation engineering, bioinformatics, laboratory manager, project manager for research, patent agent, consulting, healthcare technology analyst, science writer, product manager for biotechnology products
BS in Chemical Engineering with an MS in Bioengineering — offers exceptional career versatility across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical device industries. This interdisciplinary background equips you with specialized technical expertise highly valued in developing innovative therapies, biomaterials, and biomanufacturing processes. The combination positions you uniquely for research and development opportunities and prepares you for technical leadership roles that bridge engineering and biological disciplines.
Example Roles
Biotechnology & biopharmaceuticals, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, pharmaceutical and drug development, regulatory, quality, and consulting
BS in Electrical Engineering with an MS in Bioengineering — creates a powerful interdisciplinary skill set that positions you at the intersection of technology and biology. Your electrical engineering foundation in circuits, signal processing, and systems would be enhanced with specialized knowledge of biological systems and medical imaging technologies. This combination makes you particularly valuable in the rapidly expanding biomedical technology sector, which is projected to reach $700 billion globally by 2029 and increasingly demands professionals who can bridge the gap between complex electronics and biological applications—from advanced imaging systems to implantable devices and AI-powered diagnostics.
Example Roles
Engineering and produce development, imaging and cell processing roles, regulatory, quality, and consulting, emerging technology, research, medical imaging and surgical robotics
BS in Mechanical Engineering with an MS in Bioengineering — creates a valuable multidisciplinary skill set that opens diverse career opportunities across medical device design, biomechanics, prosthetics development, and rehabilitation engineering. This combination equips you with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities from mechanical engineering alongside specialized biological knowledge, positioning you for roles in medical product development, biomechanical research, surgical robotics, and emerging fields like tissue engineering. The integration of these disciplines makes you particularly valuable to employers seeking professionals who can bridge the gap between mechanical engineering and biological applications.
Example Roles
Medical devices, biomedical engineering, sports science, human performance roles, medical imaging, surgical robotics, manufacturing, product development, regulatory and consulting
Program Contacts
Undergraduate Phase of the PlusOne Program
t.lannin@northeastern.edu
Graduate Phase of the PlusOne Program
s.chung@northeastern.edu
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Academic Advising
For support with academic questions, students should reach out to their undergraduate academic advisor in their home college as well as the Graduate School of Engineering.