Biomedical Engineering
The Barnard 4+1 Pathway is offered to current Barnard College juniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher interested in applying to the Columbia Master of Science program in Biomedical Engineering. Students should inquire with Beyond Barnard and plan on attending an introductory information session for the unique 4+1 Pathway they may be interested in pursuing. Each introductory session will be led by faculty advisors, who will be available to provide an overview of the program and its requirements, the admission process, and to advise students.
Barnard Contact Information:
- Faculty Contact for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors: Prof. Rachel Narehood Austin raustin@barnard.edu
- Faculty Contact for Biology, Neuroscience, & Environmental Science Majors: Prof. Rachel Narehood Austin raustin@barnard.edu
- Faculty Contact for Physics & Astronomy, Math, & Computer Science Majors: Prof. Reshmi Mukherjee rmukherj@barnard.edu
Biomedical Engineering Contact Information:
- Faculty Contact: Prof Clark Hung cth6@columbia.edu
- Academic and Student Affairs Contact: Helen Cen hkc2120@columbia.edu
Application Requirements:
- Official Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Resume or CV
- Contact information for three reference providers
- Application fee waived
Deadline: February 15th of your Junior Year
Possible MS specializations in Biomedical Engineering:
The BME program does not require pursuing a specific program track, but current courses and suggested specializations are available in the current bulletin and on the BME website:
- Course listings: https://www.bme.columbia.edu/courses
- MS specializations: https://www.bme.columbia.edu/ms-program-elective-specializations
Pre-requisite Courses at Barnard (or equivalent) for 4+1 Pathway:
MATH UN1101 Calculus I (or equivalent)
MATH UN1102 Calculus II (or equivalent)
MATH UN1201 Calculus III (or equivalent)
*APMA E2000 Multivariable Calculus for Engineers and Applied Scientists
MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra (or equivalent)
MATH UN2030 Ordinary Differential Equations (or equivalent)
**APMA E2101 Intro to Applied Mathematics
COMS W1004 Intro-Computer Program in Java or Python (or equivalent)
Two semesters of calculus-based physics
One semester of biology. Suggested courses:
- BIOL BC1500 Introduction to Organismal & Evolutionary Biology AND BIOL BC1501 Introductory Lab in Organismal & Evolutionary Biology OR
- BIOL BC1502 Introduction to Cell & Molecular Biology AND BIOL BC1503 Introductory Lab in Cell & Molecular Biology
One semester of chemistry. Suggested course:
CHEM BC2001 General Chemistry I
***Both semesters of quantitative physiology BMEN 4001 and BMEN 4002
*Option instead of MATH UN1201
**Option instead of MATH UN2010 and UN2030
***This is optional but highly recommended and can count towards the MS degree (if not counted towards the Barnard degree).