Master of Science in Bioengineering (MS ENBI)
Type:
GraduateDegree:
M.S.Description:
The master of science in bioengineering (MS-ENBI) degree integrates engineering sciences with biomedical sciences and clinical practice to provide the skill set needed by bioscience companies. The Department of Engineering— in collaboration with the Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, and Physics and Astronomy—has designed a crossdisciplinary master of science program to address industrial requirements and the desired qualifications of a 21st century workforce in bioengineering businesses.
Students with bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, biological sciences or physics, as well as those with accredited engineering degrees, acquire a common expertise in bioengineering through a set of courses in three areas: bioengineering core, engineering electives and bioscience electives. This program develops a common skill set using these graduate core curricula and prerequisites, while creating a depth of expertise by building upon the
student’s undergraduate degree.
Total Credit Hours:
45qrt. hrs.Other Requirements:
ADMISSION TO THE MS (ENBI) PROGRAM
A bachelor of science degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or physics is normally required for admission to the MS (ENBI) program. A background including undergraduate research in an area related to bioengineering is also very helpful.
Students may be required to complete prerequisite undergraduate courses. Such courses are not considered part of the 45-credit-hour requirement for the degree. It should be noted that students whose undergraduate degree is not in engineering are not typically eligible for a graduate teaching assistantship (GTA) upon entry.
Candidates with bachelor’s degrees in biology or chemistry must have completed at least the following minimum course requirements:
• One year of calculus
• One year of calculus-based physics
• One course in electrical circuits
• One course in mechanics
• One course in fluid dynamics
• One course in materials science
• Two additional engineering courses with bioengineering emphasis:
• Computer engineering; an additional course in electric circuits, and either a course in digital design or in microprocessor systems
• Electrical engineering; an additional course in electric circuits, and a course in signals and systems
• Mechanical engineering; an additional course in mechanics, and either a second course in fluid dynamics or a second course in materials science
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics must have completed at least the following minimum course requirements:
• At least two quarters of chemistry, including one quarter of organic chemistry
• At least two quarters of cellular biology
• One additional quarter of either biology or chemistry based upon student emphasis (human physiology, human anatomy, endocrinology, neurobiology or a second course in organic chemistry)
These prerequisite courses do not count toward the 45 quarter hours required for the degree. A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is expected on the prerequisite courses. Candidates who have not attained the needed GPA may be required to pass a competency examination prior to admission.
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| MSBI Program Requirements.pdf | 24.65 KB |
| Graduate Level Engineering Course Descriptions-rev. 07.02.pdf | 60.33 KB |