Graduate Degree Program in Biomedical Engineering
in the School of AME
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 mechanical engineering with a concentration
of biomedical engineering (BME) is to provide a multidisciplinary
graduate
education
for
preparing
students for careers in industry, medicine, business
and other fields related to biotechnology. The School
of AME offers MS/PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering
with research concentration in Biomedical Engineering.
In response to the increased need for engineers and
medical scientists with advanced training in biomedical
engineering, the College of Engineering began offering
MS/PhD degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the 2001-2002
year.
BME degree programs combine advanced courses in
engineering specialties, life sciences, and bioengineering
with training in biomedical research. Students may
elect courses of study in the following areas : biomaterials,
biomechanics, cardiopulmonary engineering, cell and
tissue engineering, implantable devices, orthopedic
and rehabilitation engineering in the School of AME.
II. Program requirements for Master of Science in
BME
The requirements for each student in the M.S.
program in Biomedical Engineering include the satisfactory
completion of a set of core courses in engineering,
science, mathematics, and bioengineering (24 course
credit hours). Each student must also do a thesis
and orally defend it in accordance with the School
of AME and Graduate College policies (6 thesis
credit hours).
Core course requirements for M.S. in Biomedical
Engineering include:
- At least 6 credit hours of life sciences courses
for those with a B.S. in engineering (see Table
1. Suggested Life Sciences Courses)
OR
At least 6 credit hours of engineering courses
for those with a B.S. in life sciences. These
courses
must be at 4000 level or above (see Table 4.
Suggested Bioengineering Related Courses).
- At
least 6 credit hours of mathematics (see Table 2 . Suggested Mathematic Courses).
- At least
12 credit hours of bioengineering courses at
5000 level or above (see Table 3.
Bioengineering
Courses).
M.S. thesis (6 credit hours).
Total must
sum up to 30 hours (Graduate College rule)
III. Program requirement
for Doctor of Philosophy
in BME
The requirements for
each student in the
Ph.D. program in
Biomedical Engineering
include
the
satisfactory
completion of a set of core courses in
engineering, science,
mathematics, and bioengineering
(48 course credit hours beyond the baccalaureate
degree), passing
a qualifying examination and a comprehensive/general
examination (may include a Ph.D. thesis
proposal
examination). Each student must also complete
a Ph.D. dissertation and orally defend
it in
accordance with
the School of AME and Graduate College
policies (42 thesis
credit hours).
Core course requirements for Ph.D. in Biomedical
Engineering beyond requirement for B.S. include:
- At least 9 credit
hours of life sciences
courses for those
with a M.S. in engineering
except biomedical
engineering (see Table 1. Suggested Life Sciences
Courses)
OR
at least 9 credit hours of engineering courses
for those with a M.S. in life sciences. These
courses
must be at 5000 level or above (see Table 4.
Suggested Bioengineering Related Courses).
- At
least 9 credit hours of mathematics (see Table 2. Suggested Mathematic Courses).
- At least
30 credit hours
of engineering courses
at 5000 level or above, of which 24 hours
must
be in
bioengineering (see Table 3. Bioengineering
Courses and Table 4. Suggested Bioengineering
Courses).
- Ph.D. dissertation
(42 credit hours).
Total must
sum up to 90 hours
(Graduate College
rule)
IV. Curriculum for M.S. in BME (Suggested Course-Work)
See Table 5.
V. Curriculum for Ph.D. in BME (Suggested Course-Work)
See Table 6.
VI. List of the Courses Offered in 6 Consecutive
Years for Graduate Programs in BME
See Table 7.
