Bioengeering Ph.D. students (left to right) Ryan Ross, Jackie Keilty, and Bob Kane
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Bioengeering Ph.D. students (left to right) Ryan Ross, Jackie Keilty, and Bob Kane |
he Bioengineering Graduate Program was established by the graduate school in January 2007. This interdisciplinary program is based in the College of Engineering, and involves faculty from all five departments as well as from the department of Biological Sciences. The goal of this program is to provide an environment for students to receive training in a wide range of engineering and biological fields to prepare them for future careers in biomedical research.
Students are admitted to the Bioengineering Ph.D. program and simultaneously to a home department in engineering. The home department will be associated with the student's primary area of engineering, depending on their research interests and academic background.
A research advisor will be assigned from the program. If the students research advisor is not in the student's home department, an academic advisor may also be appointed.
Engineering: Three graduate level courses (nine credits) in traditional engineering subjects. Normally these courses would be taken in their home department
Biological Sciences: Three courses (nine credits) in biological sciences, including one course in cell biology. At least one course in cell biology or molecular biology should be at the graduate level.
Bioengineering: Three courses (nine credits) in bioengineering courses in the college of engineering
Seminar: Students participate in a graduate seminar series each semester. The seminar is arranged by the Bioengineering Graduate Program. Topics will include recent research, bioethics, and responsible conduct of research
Additional coursework: The student should meet with their academic advisor and their dissertation committee to identify other appropriate coursework for their program of study
Students must engage in original research in bioengineering, and write and defend a doctoral dissertation. All students are expected to publish research results in the peer reviewed literature before the completion of their degree.
Prospective students should have an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science. Students with an undergraduate degree in science or mathematics may also apply. Graduate admission applications are submitted electronically via the graduate school web site. For additional information on admission requirements, contact Dr. Mark McCready or Dr. Glen Niebur