The undergraduate program in bioengineering is built upon a rigorous engineering science foundation that is, in turn, based upon a broad curriculum of applied and life sciences, mathematics, electives in humanities and social sciences, and design. Students select a formal focus that concentrates in a sub-field of interest in bioengineering:
The undergraduate curriculum is primarily designed to prepare our undergraduates with a solid background formation in engineering and life sciences for advanced studies. Through the undergraduate program in bioengineering, graduates have acquired an understanding of biology, biochemistry, and physiology, and the capability to apply advanced mathematics, including differential equations and statistics, science, and engineering to solve the problems at the interface of engineering and biology. Graduates also have an ability to make measurements and interpret data from living systems, addressing the problems associated with the interaction between living and non-living materials and systems. In choosing the biomaterials or bioelectrical concentrations, the student is selecting a curriculum that substantially mirrors the CME or EE curriculum, respectively. Students will then acquire much of the skills and knowledge of a materials engineer or an electrical engineer, thus enhancing their career options. Moreover, the curriculum design provides students the option well into their academic studies to switch to a materials engineering degree, or an electrical engineering degree, if their career interests change.
The undergraduate curriculum is primarily designed to prepare our undergraduates with a solid background formation in engineering and life sciences for advanced studies. Through the undergraduate program in bioengineering, graduates have acquired an understanding of biology, biochemistry, and physiology, and the capability to apply advanced mathematics, including differential equations and statistics, science, and engineering to solve the problems at the interface of engineering and biology. Graduates also have an ability to make measurements and interpret data from living systems, addressing the problems associated with the interaction between living and non-living materials and systems. In choosing the biomaterials or bioelectrical concentrations, the student is selecting a curriculum that substantially mirrors the CME or EE curriculum, respectively. Students will then acquire much of the skills and knowledge of a materials engineer or an electrical engineer, thus enhancing their career options. Moreover, the curriculum design provides students the option well into their academic studies to switch to a materials engineering degree, or an electrical engineering degree, if their career interests change.
Under this plan, students may reduce the time necessary to earn both degrees by applying graduate credits to both undergraduate and graduate program requirements.
To be eligible for this plan, students must have completed their bachelor's curriculum through the junior year (minimum 94 credits) and have a minimum overall grade-point ratio of 3.40. Information and application forms are available from the Graduate School Office. Endorsements by the program coordinator or department chair of both programs are required. If accepted, students will be given conditional admission to the master's program pending completion of their bachelor's degrees and submission of satisfactory GRE or GMAT scores, if required. Combined Plan students are not eligible for graduate appointments for financial aid until their bachelor's degrees have been awarded.
Under this plan, students can obtain their bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines while working towards completion of their Master's degree in bioengineering.
To be eligible for this plan, students must have completed their bachelor's curriculum through the junior year (minimum 94 credits) and have a minimum overall grade-point ratio of 3.40. Information and application forms are available from the Graduate School Office. Endorsements by the program coordinator or department chair of both programs are required. If accepted, students will be given conditional admission to the master's program pending completion of their bachelor's degrees and submission of satisfactory GRE or GMAT scores, if required. Combined Plan students are not eligible for graduate appointments for financial aid until their bachelor's degrees have been awarded.
Under this plan, students can obtain their bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines while working towards completion of their Master's degree in bioengineering.
