Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical
Engineering (Bioengineering option)
I. Objective
Bioengineering is the use of engineering
principles of analysis and design, and technologies
to solve
problems in medicine and biology. The goal of bioengineering
research is to understand living systems and develop
new and improved devices and products for medicine
and biology.
The principal objective of the graduate degree (MS/PhD)
programs in chemical engineering with a concentration
of biomedical engineering (BME) is to provide a focused
educational
program
in chemical
engineering
for students seeking careers in industry, medicine,
business and other fields related to biotechnology.
Students interested in bioengineering should also
consider the bioengineering (BME) degree
programs
offered through OUBC as well as the options in traditional
areas of engineering. The more intense study of the
BME degrees gives a greater range of employment prospects
within bioengineering while the choice of pursuing
a degree option can provide opportunities in other
industrial sectors (e.g. petrochemical industry)
as well. These complementary programs allow the individual
with an interest in bioengineering to follow a curriculum
best suited to his/her needs.
II. Program requirements for Master of Science/
Bioengineering Option
The requirements for each student
include a set of core courses and electives in
chemical engineering,
science, mathematics, and bioengineering. Each
student must also do a thesis and orally defend it
in accordance
with policies the School of Chemical, Biological
and Materials Engineering (CBME) and Graduate College.
The M.S. degree program can
be
readily completed
in two years.
Coursework requirements for M.S. in Chemical Engineering/Bioengineering
include:
- 3 Required Graduate-level Chemical Engineering
Courses (Thermodynamics, Rate operations and
Kinetics) 9 hours
- 2 Graduate-level Bioengineering
Electives 6 hours
- 2 Graduate-level Life Science
Electives (e.g. molecular biology, physiology,
biochemistry)
6 hours
- Seminar (1 hour/semester) 3-4 hours
- M.S.
thesis 6 hours
Total must up to 30 hours (Graduate College
rule)
III. Program requirement for Doctor of Philosophy/
Bioengineering Option
The requirements for each student
in the Ph.D./Bioengineering option include the
satisfactory completion of a set
of core courses and electives in chemical engineering,
science, mathematics, and bioengineering, passing
qualifying examinations and a comprehensive/general
examination. Nine additional hours graduate-level
electives in life science (3 hours), mathematics/engineering
(3 hours) and bioengineering (3 hours)
beyond the M.S. are required. Each student must
also complete a dissertation and orally defend
it in accordance
with the policies of the School of Chemical, Biological
and Materials Engineering
(CBME) and Graduate College.
Coursework requirements for Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering/Bioengineering
include:
- 3 Required Graduate-level Chemical Engineering
Courses (Thermodynamics, Rate operations and
Kinetics) 9 hours
- 3 Graduate-level Bioengineering
Electives 9 hours
- 4 Graduate-level Math, Life
Science or Engineering Electives 12 hours
- Seminar (1 hour/semester) 7-8 hours
- Ph.D.
dissertation 53 hours
Total must be 90-91 hours
