MS in Biomedical Engineering UMich vs Imperial College

[magd89]

Hi, I have been offered admission in three different universities

University of Michigan Ann Arbor - MS in Biomedical Engineering

Imperial College London - MSc in Biomedical Engineering

Cornell - M. Eng. in Biomedical Engineering

After thinking for quite sometimes, I decided not to go to Cornell, and it left me with two choices, UMich or Imperial. There is no financial assistance for both universities. To my knowledge, Imperial has higher ranking than UMich in general, but anyone know how about the Biomedical Engineering? Right now I am more inclined to choose UMich because the program offer specific concentration. However, Imperial college also has good reputation in UK and also in the world.

Is there any suggestion on which uni is better for Biomedical Engineering?

Thanks!

[diti]

Hi, I have been offered admission in three different universities

University of Michigan Ann Arbor - MS in Biomedical Engineering

Imperial College London - MSc in Biomedical Engineering

Cornell - M. Eng. in Biomedical Engineering

After thinking for quite sometimes, I decided not to go to Cornell, and it left me with two choices, UMich or Imperial. There is no financial assistance for both universities. To my knowledge, Imperial has higher ranking than UMich in general, but anyone know how about the Biomedical Engineering? Right now I am more inclined to choose UMich because the program offer specific concentration. However, Imperial college also has good reputation in UK and also in the world.

Is there any suggestion on which uni is better for Biomedical Engineering?

Thanks!

Hey, I'm in the exact same position. Imperial is obviously better than Cornell or the others in terms of BME curriculum, facilities and research. However, the cost remains a major factor. Living expenses in London are quite expensive. Right now, if I do get some kind of assurance that the Imperial brand will definitely get me good job/ better prospects in terms of a Phd, i'd take it up for sure. What are your plans?

[magd89]

Thanks for the suggestions!

My undergrad is Bioengineering, so actually I took master to get some specialization.

I plan to work in industry after graduate, and until now I don't have plan to continue to PhD. I'm from Singapore so both countries will actually give me new experiences. somehow I prefer to study in US, but I also dont want to make decision base on this since Imperial is also good.

[HassE]

im not to familiar with imperial college and the rankings...

but uMich is one of the only/few schools in the world that has a top 10 engineering program/top-10 medical program/ and top-10 business program.

this makes them a prime candidate for biomedical engineering. visited their school....man do they have money there, the about of equipment and labs is unbelievable.

I think michigan is like top-20 for engineering in general in the world...so not sure where imperial is, but a top-20 school in the world isn't bad at all.

[sikander]

Both UMich and imperial are near equal for their biomedical courses . It finally comes to you that how well you perform in the course . As , you dont have any financial assistance from both universities , then it is upto you decide where to go for your convenience .