Level-up your career opportunities with an accelerated master’s degree. Learn to develop medical devices and work with industry sponsors to solve real-world problems.
What if you could save someone’s life by inventing a groundbreaking medical device? Do you want to know how technology is harnessed to meet healthcare needs? During our accelerated Master of Science in Medical Device Engineering (MSMDE) program, students:
The program expands the career opportunities of our graduates, preparing them for engineering and related roles in research, development, and production of medical devices in specialties such as in-vitro diagnostics, assistive technology, or drug delivery.
If you would like to have a conversation about the MSMDE program, contact the program director, Anna Hickerson, anna_hickerson@kgi.edu, to set up a meeting.
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At KGI, we focus on developing students’ skills in areas identified by industry partners. This helps students quickly expand their career opportunities. The MSMDE program is intentionally designed using information gained through research and interviews with alumni and employers. The program has an exceptional record for completion of the program and job placement in the medical device industry.
The curriculum covers the essential areas of expertise to apply engineering skills to the specialized field of medical devices and provides authentic experiences with the industry.
In support of their courses, students have access to the Medical and Assistive Device (MAD) Lab. Students use the room to work on class projects, team master’s projects, research activities, and as a place to study. The lab is equipped with modern prototyping equipment for electronics and mechanical work, such as a laser cutter, vacuum former, electronic testing equipment, and 3D printers. Students use this space for collaborating, designing, prototyping, and showcasing their work.
The MSMDE program leverages the strong industry relationships of the Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences to provide authentic experiences and networking opportunities for our students. These include:
Culminating in a capstone experience—the Team Master’s Project—students work in teams with an industry sponsor and faculty support on a medical device project that integrates the curricular elements into a single experience.
MedTech is a vast and steadily growing industry with a need for qualified engineers. The MSMDE program helps develop the most requested skills, including:
Students will also develop sought-after professional skills through practice and mentorship, including:
Graduates of the program have started their post-graduate careers in positions including:
The knowledge from the degree combined with the experience in these positions opens opportunities to quickly advance.
The MSMDE program is designed for those with a passion for medical devices and diagnostics who want to:
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