Graduate Program Overview
- Philosophy of the Graduate Curriculum
- Master's and Doctoral Levels
- Medical Scientist Training Program (M.D./Ph.D.)
The Philosophy of the Graduate Curriculum:
'…many of the job opportunities of the future will favor students with greater breadth
of academic and career skills, so the universities and their partners in the graduate
education enterprise should therefore cooperate to broaden curricular options for
graduate students…"
Fundamental changes are occurring in the employment of advanced degree graduates of
science and engineering programs. While basic research and academia have traditionally
absorbed the majority of advanced degree graduates in these fields, indications are
that applied research and positions in local and federal government will account for
the majority of new science and engineering positions in future years.
The Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering trains individuals with baccalaureate degrees in engineering, applied mathematics and the sciences to provide them with the synthesis, design and analysis skills necessary to contribute effectively to the advancement of science and technology in health and medical care.
Master's and Doctoral Levels
Programs are offered at the Master's and Doctoral levels, providing two distinct avenues
of graduate study in biomedical engineering-the doctoral level directed toward the
student interested in a research or academic career and the master's level for those
primarily interested in the application of biomedical engineering concepts in the
development of advanced technology in biomedical products and processes.
Master's Degree Brochure (Updated October 2020)
Doctoral Degree Brochure (Updated October 2020)
Medical Scientist Training Program (M.D./Ph.D.)
BME Grad Students can be enrolled in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) and pursue a Medical Degree along with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering.