Class of 2028. Apply now.
Priority deadline: January 12, 2027. Rolling consideration begins early December; enrollment caps may result in waitlisting. Program begins June 1, 2027 and runs eleven months across three terms.
Three steps between you and an OR.
Apply through either portal
The program is jointly administered, so an application through UNC and an application through NC State reach the same pool. Apply through one. Applying to both is not allowed and wastes a fee.
Submit your materials
Official transcripts showing an undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or a quantitative science, a 2 to 3 page personal statement, three recommendation letters, and TOEFL scores if you are an international applicant.
Once you're admitted, get credentialed
Admitted students complete immunizations, a drug screen and a background check before clinical immersion begins. Nothing here affects an admission decision, but it does gate the first month of the program.
100+ hours in the hospital.
During the needs discovery phase, students spend more than a hundred hours shadowing clinicians in hospitals and clinics. Credentialing is what makes that possible, and every admitted student completes it before immersion begins:
- Complete immunization records
- Passing drug screen
- Passing criminal background check
- Any additional vaccines required by hospital coordinators
Our clinical partners set these requirements, and there are no exceptions to them.
Quick answers.
Do you have an MS degree that is research or thesis-based?
The Lampe Department of Biomedical Engineering does offer other MS and PhD degrees. MS-MedTech is the professional Master's program focused on medical devices and entrepreneurship.
Lampe Graduate Degree ProgramsI am interested in pursuing a Ph.D. Is the MS-MedTech a good stepping stone for a Ph.D program?
No. The Ph.D. focuses on original research and making novel contributions to engineering and/or medical literature, and it mainly prepares students for research careers. The MedTech program focuses on designing and developing new products. There is some research involved, but it tends to be more focused on assessing existing solutions, market landscapes, regulatory pathways, and intellectual property considerations.
Are there any scholarships or assistantships for MS-MedTech students?
We do not have scholarships or assistantships reserved for MedTech students at this time. However, students are eligible to apply for teaching assistant positions at either university and are strongly encouraged to apply for financial aid. MS-MedTech students have been very successful securing internships during the Fall and Spring semesters to help offset the cost of the program and put their learning to practice at real medical device companies.
How much does the program cost?
Current tuition and fees are listed under the Biomedical Engineering heading in the NC State tuition schedule.
NCSU Graduate Program Tuition ScheduleStill have questions?
The program office answers them directly. Ask before you apply rather than after.
Contact the program“The Medtech and Entrepreneurship program has been instrumental in jump-starting my career as a biomedical engineer. Throughout the program, I had the opportunity to gain real hands-on experience that was invaluable in bridging the gap between theory and practice.”