Doctoral Requirements for BME
Requirements for PhD Biomedical Engineering Degree
All students who enter the program are required to take:
- Physiology1 (BIOL 6304, BIOL 6305, or EE 5351).
- Anatomy1 (DRSC 5495).
- Research Methods1,2 (BME 5303).
- BME for Global Health1 (BME 6301).
- BME device design and regulation (BME 6304).
- BME signals and Telemedicine (BME 6302).
- Entrepreneurship (MGMT 5314 or BME 5390).
- Clinical Rotations(BME 6192).
- Device Practicum(BME 6196).
1 Students who enter with a M.S. degree in BME may get credit for those courses.
2 Students who enter with a M.S. degree may get credit for Research Methods.
Students choose a track from 'Biomedical Devices', 'Regenerative Medicine, or Rehabilitation and must take 12 credit hours of prescribed electives within their track. An additional 9 credit hours of free electives are required along with 3 credit hours seminar, 36 credit hours research and 6 credit hours of Dissertation.
A minium of ninety (90) credit hours are required. Students entering with a MS degree may receive credit for up to thirty six (36) credit hours.
The elective courses in advanced topics are determined by the student and his/her research advisor in consultation with the student's Dissertation Committee. Depending on the background and preparation of the student, and/or the nature of the student's research, the student's mentor and/or the Dissertation Committee, acting together with the student, may suggest additional courses.
Students are required to pass an oral Qualifying Examination. This examination consists of a written and oral portion and answering questions of either a broad or specific nature in relationship to preparation to conduct dissertation research. This examination is usually administered after a minimum of 2 semesters of work. Students may not register for dissertation credits until after the Qualifier Examination has been passed. Research undertaken prior to passing the examination can use appropriate ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ research projects or independent study courses. After completing Dissertation 1, students will present and defend a research proposal in front of their committee.
At the conclusion of the research program, the student will make a public presentation of the dissertation. This will also constitute a Final Oral Examination or Dissertation Defense with questions from both the Dissertation Committee and the general public. For information regarding dissertation submission please visit the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ school Thesis & Dissertation Information.
If you have any questions regarding the BME PhD program please contact:
Program Coordinator/Manager
Carmen E. Martinez