Graduate Programs

A Collaborative Culture Meets Transdisciplinary Research
BEAM graduate students participate in and contribute to a rich academic community with a hands-on, innovative focus. We’re preparing global leaders in emerging fields who are prepared to solve the next generation of engineering problems.
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Graduate Degree Offerings
We offer comprehensive graduate programs in two distinct areas.
Biomedical Engineering
Graduate degrees in biomedical engineering are offered through our joint graduate program with Wake Forest University, the Virginia Tech - Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (SBES).
The point of contact for BEAM graduate programs in biomedical engineering is Amanda Covey, SBES Graduate Coordinator: (540) 231-8789, amturne3@vt.edu.
Engineering Mechanics
The point of contact for BEAM graduate programs in engineering mechanics is Jessica Grimes, Engineering Mechanics Graduate Coordinator: (540) 231-0752, jessicagrimes@vt.edu.
Graduate Research Opportunities
Immersive research is a hallmark of all BEAM graduate programs, both in biomedical engineering and engineering mechanics. Explore all 11 of the department's distinct research programs here.
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Important BEAM Graduate Program Contacts
Amanda Covey, Biomedical Engineering Graduate Coordinator
(540) 231-8789
amturne3@vt.edu
Jessica Grimes, Engineering Mechanics Graduate Coordinator
(540) 231-0752
jessicagrimes@vt.edu