Graduate
Program in Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical
engineering is a discipline that advances knowledge in engineering,
biology and medicine, and improves human health through cross-disciplinary
activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical
sciences and clinical practice. The new PhD program will emphasize
research and education in biomaterials, tissue engineering and
physiological measurements. Because biology will have increasing
importance in all of engineering in the coming years, this Ph.D.
program has a strong life science component. Our goal is to prepare
students at the doctoral level who can continue their research
work in post doctoral training, assume positions in academia,
industry, or governmental agencies and be prepared to grow into
positions of leadership.
Admission
Requirements
Students
with a B.S. or M.S. degree in engineering, mathematical sciences,
the physical sciences and biological sciences from an accredited
college or university will be eligible for admission to the Ph.D.
program. Students who have a baccalaureate or master’s degree
from a non-engineering discipline (e.g. life science) will be
considered for admission to the program on a case by case basis
and will be eligible for provisional admission. Students with
non-engineering degrees will be required to complete pre-requisite
courses or BME faculty approved equivalent courses prior to full
admission into the Graduate program.
The
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required for admission to the program
although there is no set minimum GRE score. It is one of several
factors in our decision for acceptance.
For
applicants whose native language is not English, TOEFL scores
are required for admission.
Applications
will be reviewed whenever they are received but students may only
enter the program at the start of fall or spring semesters.
Areas
of Concentration
Biomaterials,
Tissue Engineering and Physiological Measurement.
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Research
Areas
Bioheat
transfer
Interaction of tissue with millimeter electromagnetic waves
Composite polymer biomaterials
Applications of biomedical engineering in rural medicine
Wound healing
Tissue angiogenesis
Neural tissue engineering
Cellular mechanotransduction
Bone mechanics and metabolism
Bone tissue engineering
Bioactive glass and polymers
Biomedical sensors and instruments |
Biomedical Engineering Graduate Brochure PDF
Graduate
Courses
Course
listing
Financial
Aid
Every
student accepted into our PhD program is considered for financial
aid. Research assistantships in an area of concentration can be
awarded by our faculty. You may contact faculty members for availability
in your area of interest. Departmental teaching assistantships may
also be available within the department.
Important
Links
On
line application form and other forms necessary for applying for
graduate school - http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/apply.htmll
Admission
Requirements and Procedures - http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/appintro.html
Master
of Science Degree
Presently,
we do not offer a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in biomedical
engineering. Master of Science students may pursue graduate study,
under the direction of members of the Biomedical Engineering faculty,
through one of our cognate departments: Materials Science &
Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
– Engineering Mechanics, and Biological Sciences. If you plan
to enroll in the M.S. program, please indicate "Biomedical
Engineering" on the application form and also specify your
preferred cognate department.
Masters
in Engineering Degree
The
Master of Engineering degree is intended to be a terminal professional
degree where the candidate demonstrates advanced ability in course
work and with an advanced engineering design project, or practicum.
For
additional information - Master's
of Science in Engineering |