Your MSBME program offers students two degree options:
Option I: Research Thesis
| Credits | |
|---|---|
| Core Courses (6) | 18/19 credits |
| Electives (1-2) | 3-6 credits |
| Research Thesis | 6-9 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 30/31 credits |
Option II: Design Project
| Credits | |
|---|---|
| Core Courses (6) | 18/19 credits |
| Electives (2-3) | 6-9 credits |
| Design Project | 3-6 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 30/31 credits |
Core Courses (18/19 Credits)
Choose one of the following advanced mathematics courses:
| Course Name | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Analysis 1 | EME 5253 | 3 |
| Engineering Analysis | EEE 5114 | 4 |
| Engineering Analysis 2 | EME 6283 | 3 |
Choose one of the following advanced biology/physiology courses:
| Course Name | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Physiology | BME 5703 | 3 |
| Cell and Molecular Biology | BIO 5713 | 3 |
Choose three of the following advanced biomedical engineering courses:
| Course Name | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Biocompatibility | BME 5203 | 3 |
| Advanced Biomaterials | BME 5213 | 3 |
| Engineering Applications in Orthopedics | BME 5303 | 3 |
| Cell Mechanobiology | BME 5313 | 3 |
| Biosignals and Systems | BME 5403 | 3 |
| Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering | BME 5093 | 3 |
Select a section based in the laboratory of your advisor of the course:
| Course Name | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Experimental Methods | BME 6503 | 3 |
Electives (3-9 Credits)
Choose from biomedical engineering courses (level 5000 or above) or choose courses from another department (level 5000 or above) with MSBME Graduate Admissions Committee approval. Students may also choose level 4000 biomedical engineering courses under special circumstances with MSBME Graduate Admissions Committee approval, and the total of level 4000 biomedical engineering course credits cannot exceed six credits.
Additional Requirements
- Selection of Project Advisor or Thesis Committee
- Attend a minimum of four Professional Educational Experiences related to the topics of Ethics, Statistics, Regulatory Issues, and Industry/Academic Meetings
- BME 6803 Master’s Design Project (3–6 credits) –or– BME 6903 Master’s Research Thesis (6–9 credits)
- Oral Defense of Project –or– Thesis
- Written Final Report of Project –or– Thesis
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