Applied Education in the MedTech Industry

Frequently Asked Questions

Admission and application

You can start your application at any time.

With a part-time program of study path, admitted students can start in any semester (Fall - August, Spring - January, or Summer - May)
With a full-time program of study path, admitted students can start in Fall - August or Spring - January but need to apply much earlier to secure their spot.

Find specific deadlines for each program:

Applications can be accessed and submitted through St. Cloud State University’s online application platform.

All MedTech programs accept applications from international students, deadlines for international students outside the United States are different. See links below for appropriate deadlines:

All MedTech programs require a bachelor’s degree in the sciences or related field and GRE is not required. Find each program in the University Catalog for detailed requirements:

Three years of work experience is recommended but recent graduates may be considered.

See transcript requirements for international applicants.

The TOEFL exam may or may not be required depending on which country you are from.

English proficiency requirements

English Proficiency Exemptions

Tuition and cost

See the St. Cloud State master Programs Off-Campus section on the Business Services tuition page.

There are a number of scholarships available through Huskies Scholarships as well as outside organizations.

MedTech Scholarships

Graduate assistantships

Yes, graduate assistantships are available to all admitted students in the MedTech programs for both fall and spring semesters.

Graduate Assistant application documents are emailed to all qualifying students before the start of the semester. To qualify and receive an email, a student must be admitted to one of the MedTech programs by June 1 (for Fall start) and by November 1 (Spring start).

Application documents must be returned to the MedTech office by the noted deadline (with resume and cover letter) to be considered.

Credits and classes

All MedTech programs have two paths to graduation (to earn a masters degree):

With a Plan B (culminating project) program of study path, students that reside in the US can complete their program by attending courses in Plymouth, MN or attending live lectures via distance learning platforms.
With a Plan C (internship) program of study path, students complete their program by attending courses in Plymouth, MN and then completing an internship. St. Cloud State hosts an annual career fair with employers from the Plymouth, MN and surrounding communities that offer internships to our MedTech graduate students.

Each MedTech program is designed so that individuals can earn a masters degree in two years.

Full-time students can earn dual credentials with an additional year of study.

See catalog graduation requirements for number of credits for each program:

Students who are required to travel within the U.S. for work have a distance learning option with access to an internet connection. When this happens, simply consult with your faculty member with advance notice so that the connection can be confirmed prior to the start of class.