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The School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering offers programs of study and research leading to i) the Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree in Biomedical Engineering, ii) the Master of Science (M.S.) degree (thesis/non-thesis) in Biomedical Engineering.
The School provides a rich enviornment for educational and professional advancement in the following areas: medical devices, medical instrumentation, medical imagine, medical electronics and sensors, healthcare software, biomechanics, and biophotonics. Bioenginnering: bio-MEMS, bioinformatics, electrophysiology, moleular and cellular mechanics, nueral engineering, and tissue engineering.
The ECBE Programs og study provide a balance between formal classroom instruction and research and are tailored to the individual student's academic and professional goals. Graduates of the program enjoy excellent employment opportunities and are highly recruited worldwide in industry, government, and academia.
Safety glasses are required for some of the courses. Note that only 3 credit hours from each eligible 400-level course (listed in the graduate catalog) will be counted toward the graduate degree.
Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Biomedical Engineering
Admission
Individuals holding a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, science, or related field may apply. Qualified applicants with Bachelor’s degree in other areas may be able to enroll in the program with additional preparation (approved by the program Director on a case-by-case basis).
Admission to the M.E. in Biomedical Engineering program is based on the following factors: grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a scale of 4.0 on approximately the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework, class ranking, and faculty recommendation letters.
GRE scores are not required for admission. However, out-of-state or international students whose GRE Verbal score or Quantitative score percentile is 80% or higher will have the advantage of paying in-state graduate tuition rate. Also, GRE scores, especially Quantitative, may be considered for fellowships, assistantships, or scholarships. The minimum TOEFL score requirement for international applicants is 550 (paper based) or 80 (computer based). The application fee for all applicants, and any other documentation specifically required for international students will be in accordance to the requirements of the Graduate School.
Curriculum
The Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Biomedical Engineering program requires the completion of 30 credit hours of graduate level credit. The degree does not require a thesis. At least 18 credit hours must be selected from the BME courses. BME 592 and ECE 580 (seminar) will not count towards the degree. A maximum of 6 credit hours of non-engineering courses offered by the University and approved by the School could be applied to the degree. Online/distance education credit hours offered by the University and approved by the school can be applied towards the degree. The degree can be completed in 3 semesters.
A student pursuing the M.E. in Biomedical Engineering degree could switch to the corresponding M.S. in Biomedical Engineering program upon the recommendation of ECBE faculty, provided all requirements of the M.S. in Biomedical Engineering degree are met.
Retention
Any student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0 on courses that count towards the degree will be placed on academic probation. Any graduate student on academic probation whose grade point average remains below 3.0 on courses that count towards the degree for two consecutive semesters in which she or he is enrolled, excluding summer sessions, will be permanently suspended from the program, unless the School grants an exception.
Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Engineering
Admission Requirements
Individuals holding a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, science, or related field may apply. Qualified applicants with Bachelor’s degree in other areas may be able to enroll in the program with additional preparation (approved by the Director on a case-by-case basis).
Admission to the M.S. in Biomedical Engineering program is based on the following factors: grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 on approximately the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework, class ranking, and faculty recommendation letters.
GRE scores are not required for admission. However, out-of-state or international students whose GRE Verbal score or Quantitative score percentile is 80% or higher will have the advantage of paying in-state graduate tuition rate. Also, GRE scores, especially Quantitative, may be considered for fellowships, assistantships, or scholarships. The minimum TOEFL score requirement for international applicants is 550 (paper based) or 80 (computer based). The application fee for all applicants, and any other documentation specifically required for international students will be in accordance to the requirements of the Graduate School.
Curriculum
The program requires a total of 30 hours of graduate-level credit. For the non-thesis track, at least 6 credit hours must be in BME 500-level courses that do not have significant overlap/similarity with BME 400-level courses, as stated in their catalog description. At least 18 credit hours must be selected from the BME courses. BME 592 and ECE 580 (seminar) will not count towards the degree. The remaining courses can be selected from the BME or ECE 500-level courses. Six credit hours of thesis (BME 599) are required for the thesis track. At least 18 credit hours must be selected from the BME courses. The remaining courses can be selected from the BME or ECE 500-level courses. A maximum of three credit hours of BME 592 could be counted towards the degree requirements. ECE 580 (seminar) will not count towards the degree. Students in this track will develop a program of study in consultation with their thesis advisor/committee. For both non-thesis and thesis tracks, with the approval of the School, a maximum of 3 online/distance education credit hours offered by the School, and a maximum of 6 credit hours from academic units outside the school may be applied towards the degree.
Retention
Any student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0 on courses that count towards the degree will be placed on academic probation. Any graduate student on academic probation whose grade point average remains below 3.0 on courses that count towards the degree for two consecutive semesters in which she or he is enrolled, excluding summer sessions, will be permanently suspended from the program, unless the School grants an exception.