Master of Science in Medical Device Engineering

MSMDE Program Details

• Why KGI's MSMDE Program

  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.

• MSMDE Curriculum

  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. 

• Medical and Assistive Device (MAD) Lab

  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.

• Industry Experiences

  Industry Experience

  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:

  • Visiting speakers
  • Case-based coursework
  • Industry sponsored projects
  • Alumni network
  • Advisory Board connections 

  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.

• Career Development

  MedTech is a vast and steadily growing industry with a need for qualified engineers. The MSMDE program helps develop the most requested skills, including:

  • Product development
  • Project management
  • Quality management

  Students will also develop sought-after professional skills through practice and mentorship, including:

  • Communication
  • Teamwork/collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Creativity
  • Organizational skills
• Where Can Your MSMDE Degree Take You?

  Graduates of the program have started their post-graduate careers in positions including:

  • Research and Development Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Field Application Scientist
  • Medical Student

  The knowledge from the degree combined with the experience in these positions opens opportunities to quickly advance.

• Who Should Apply?

  The MSMDE program is designed for those with a passion for medical devices and diagnostics who want to:

  • Apply engineering to healthcare problems
  • Design devices to diagnose and treat medical needs
  • Lead the development of the next generation of transformative medical devices
  • Plan and manage the production of medical devices to improve worldwide healthcare