M. Eng. & Graduate Certificate Program in AI Engineering Overview
A proposed Master of Engineering degree in Artificial Intelligence Engineering will prepare biomedical engineers to apply AI and machine learning to real-world challenges in health, medicine and biotechnology.
Michigan BME combines the strengths of two schools that are among the very best in their fields – the U-M College of Engineering and Michigan Medical School. We are one of only a handful of universities in the country with this breadth and depth of excellence.
U-M BME offers collaborative research and educational opportunities through the College of Engineering, our Medical School, and the many globally-recognized programs that extend throughout the University of Michigan, which is among the top three public universities in the United States. Together, we are working to advance our mission of leadership, education, research and clinical translation for the benefit of humanity.
The new Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering is designed for engineers, scientists and technical professionals seeking rigorous, practice-oriented training at the intersection of AI, machine learning and biomedical innovation. The program will be offered in both online and residential formats, increasing access for recent graduates as well as working professionals who want to continue advancing their careers without relocating or leaving the workforce.
Why Biomedical Engineering at Michigan?
#6
U.S. News & World Report 2026 Graduate Program Rankings
5:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
~100% of Graduates Employed or Pursuing Further Education
Flexible options for students and working professionals
The program is designed with multiple student pathways in mind. Full-time students may be able to complete the degree in three to four academic terms, while part-time students may spread coursework over additional terms. The online format is intended to support students who need flexibility due to work, family or location constraints.
A proposed 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Engineering will offer another entry point. The certificate is designed to be stackable toward the full MEng, giving students the option to begin with a shorter credential and continue into the master’s program later.
This structure may be especially appealing for early- and mid-career professionals seeking to strengthen their AI expertise, recent engineering graduates pursuing a terminal professional master’s degree, and Sequential Undergraduate/Graduate Studies students looking to continue directly into graduate education.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING (MEng)
Master’s of Engineering concentration in Artifical Intelligence Engineering
The 30-credit degree is part of a broader Michigan Engineering initiative that brings together multiple engineering disciplines around a shared goal: training engineers to develop, adapt and apply AI-based tools within complex engineering systems. For students in the Biomedical Engineering concentration, that means learning to use AI in areas such as biomedical imaging, neural engineering, signal processing, data-driven modeling, systems biology and biomedical decision-making.
The anticipated start term for the MEng program is Fall 2027, with a stackable Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Engineering planned to begin in Fall 2026.
FORMAT: Online and in-person options
Requirements
- 30 credits
- At least 12 credits in AI/ML foundations
- 12 credits in biomedical engineering domain courses
- 6 credits in project-related or knowledge-extension coursework
Contact an advisor
Current and Prospective Students
BME Student Services,
Technical Contact
Sriram Chandrasekaran, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Research Areas
AI/ML Fundamentals
Including machine learning, deep learning, optimization, reinforcement learning and matrix methods for signal and image processing.
Biomedical Engineering Domain Intersections
Where AI is applied to biomedical systems, data and technologies.
Knowledge Extensions and project-based learning
Allowing students to broaden their expertise and apply what they learn to practical problems.
Who should consider applying?
The BME concentration is intended for students with strong preparation in engineering, physical sciences or life sciences. Applicants are expected to have completed undergraduate coursework in areas such as:
- Calculus
- Linear algebra
- Statistics
- Computer programming
The proposed BME admissions requirements include an undergraduate degree in engineering, physical sciences or life sciences, with a strong academic record.
For prospective students, the program offers a way to combine biomedical engineering expertise with one of the fastest-growing technical skill sets in industry and research. As AI becomes increasingly central to biomedical discovery, diagnostics, therapeutics, devices and data-intensive healthcare, engineers who understand both the algorithms and the biomedical context will be well positioned to lead.
The proposed MEng and Graduate Certificate programs are designed to meet that need—training biomedical engineers to bring AI into complex, high-impact problems focusing on human health.
Courses
Individualized plans of study will be developed by students in consultation with an advisor. Refer to the Engineering Course Guide and Bulletin for course descriptions.
Sample BME concentration coursework includes:
- BIOMEDE 487: Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering
- BIOMEDE 503: Statistical Methods for Biomedical Engineering
- BIOMEDE 517: Sensing and Machine Learning for Neural Interfaces
- BIOMEDE 599: Deep Learning for Signal and Image Processing
- BIOMEDE 599: Automated Science
- EECS 598: Artificial Intelligence in Biomedicine
Students may also take foundational AI and machine learning courses in areas such as matrix methods, optimization, reinforcement learning, and machine learning.
Looking for more information?
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- Admissions
- Declare a major
- University Financial Aid
- Funding
- Rackham Graduate School
- Engineering Career Resource Center
Careers
From large scale production and management to microscopic research
Biomedical Engineering Master’s Employment Information sheet from Engineering Career Resource Center
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