MS Program Info

Medical Product Engineering (MPE) Professional MS (MS-MPE)
Thanks for your interest in obtaining a Master's Degree in Medical Product Engineering at Pitt!

Some of the seminal medical technology and healthcare advances that Pitt has contributed to the development of, and dissemination in, patients worldwide include:

·      Polio Vaccine

·      Kidney Transplantation

·      Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

·      Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) and Total Artificial Hearts (TAHs)[PK1] 

Our Master's in Medical Product Engineering (MS-MPE) program focuses on the application of engineering innovation to the identification of, and developing a solution to, challenges in health care through medical technology.

The MS-MPE Program has graduated over 200+ graduates in 10 years. After the 1.5 years it usually takes to successfully complete this Program, we expect that you will:

Be well-positioned for career success in your areas of professional interest.Most MS-MPE graduates prefer industry positions in start-ups or in established organizations. Some opt to pursue careers in medicine, government, research, and education. You may come in with notions of what you want to do and we will help you achieve those aspirations. Even if you change your mind, and career focus and direction, during this program, we will encourage, support and help you make that transition as well.
Understand better what impact you would like to make in the wide field of Bioengineering and health-care related fields, and an initial set of ideas and a preliminary plan to do so. We expect our graduates to make such an impact, and fully expect you to aspire to do so.
We have prepared some information that you may find useful as you make your decision for this important educational and career choice you are exploring. If your questions are NOT answered by the information presented on this web site, PLEASE feel to contact us at MSMPE@pitt.edu

Please feel free to click-through on answering the most important questions you may have and obtaining basic yet important program information:

Why Study Medical Product Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh? 
MS-MPE Program Details
MS-MPE Required Courses
MS-MPE Course Sequence
Professional Success
Program Rules and Frequently Asked Questions 
Meet our Program Director 
After reviewing the supplied information, if you still have questions or need to discuss further, please contact MSMPE@pitt.edu.

Admission to the Professional MS in Bioengineering - Medical Product Engineering program is by application only. Class size is limited so we can provide the personalized education you deserve.To apply to the MS-MPE Program, please visit the Graduate Admissions Page on the Swanson School of Engineering website.