Graduate Students
BME Program Information
- BME Graduate Handbook (*updated Fall 2020)
- WPI Graduate Catalog, BME pages
- BME Graduate Program Orientation 2020
- Faculty Introduction (Research Labs)
- Academic Calendars
*NOTE: For reference, the old (2012) version of the Graduate Handbook is available here. Current students should use the 2020 version.
BME Graduate Course Information
General BME graduate course information and registration instructions, including Special Topics Courses offered AY 2020-2021.
- BME Course Schedule 2020-21
- BME Course Information
- BME595 “Special Topics” Course Descriptions
- New Student Information
Master’s Degree Program
- MS Program Description 2019
- MS Tracking Document 2019
- BME597 MS Project – Sample Syllabus (*)
- MS Project Declaration Form
- MS Project Presentation Form
- MS Project Completion Form
- MS Project Abstract Template (IEEE)
- MS Degree Competency Waiver
- FAQ: Project-Based or Thesis MS Degree
*NOTE: This is only an example. Each student must work out the exact details with his/her advisor.
BME Graduate Plans of Study
All first-year graduate students should fill out a Plan of Study form and review it with their Academic Advisor. Forms for each BME Graduate Degree Program are below, along with examples for guidance.
- Master of Engineering (ME) form
- Master of Science (MS) form-Thesis/Project
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) forms
BME PhD Qualifying Exam
All PhD students must pass the Qualifying Examination to advance to candidacy. Detailed requirements and procedures are below.
- Qualifying Exam Procedure
- Qualifying Exam Application Form
- Qualifying Exam Template
- Qualifying Exam Evaluation Form
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BME PhD Dissertation
BS/MS and BS/ME Combined Programs
- BME Graduate BS/MS and BS/ME – Information Session 12/03/2020
- BME Graduate BS/MS and BS/ME – Information Session 05/07/2020
- BME Graduate BS/MS and BS/ME – Information Session 01/14/2020
- BME Graduate BS/MS and BS/ME – Information Session Video – 11/05/2018
- FAQ: Application procedures, requirements (Updated April 2020)
Other Forms
The following forms must be obtained from the WPI Registrar:
- Course Designation Form (to double count courses for BS/MS and BS/ME)
- Transfer Credit Request
- Change of Degree (e.g., from MS to ME)
- Application for Graduation
- Graduate Student Project Registration Form
