Master of Science in Medical Devices and Biomaterials
The overall objective of the Master of Medical Device and Biomaterials is to provide education and training relevant to the design and development of medical devices. Special emphasis is placed on principles of engineering design methodology, computational and modeling aspects of medical devices, and design and use of biomaterials in medical devices. Students will be encouraged to apply for internship and co-op opportunities. The student must have a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA in an engineering or science bachelor’s program to be admitted. Candidates should have prior coursework that demonstrates proficiency in math.
The admission requirements for the degree include a relevant undergraduate degree with the following minimum requirements: an earned GPA of 3.0, GRE composite score of 300 and quantitative score of 80%, 2 semesters of Calculus and 1 semester of Differential Equations.
Master of Science in Medical Devices and Biomaterials
| Requirement | Credits |
| Minimum Credits Required | 30 |
| Maximum 400-Level Credit | 12 |
| Maximum 500-Level Credit | 30 |
| Maximum Transfer Credit | 9 |
| Maximum 700-Level Credit | 0 |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | (30) | |
| Choose a minimum of 9 credit hours from this list 1 | 9 | |
| Seminar in Biomedical Engineering | 1 | |
or BME 490 | Senior Seminar | |
| Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 2 | |
| Introduction to Medical Devices, BioMEMS and Microfluidics | 3 | |
or BME 425 | Introduction to Medical Devices, BioMEMS and Microfluidics | |
| Advanced Biomedical Engineering Design | 3 | |
| Advanced Quantitative Physiology | 3 | |
or BME 453 | Quantitative Physiology | |
| Biomaterials | 3 | |
| Choose a specialization in Medical Devices & Product Design or Biomaterials & Cellular Systems | 21 | |
Medical Devices & Product Design Specialization
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Specialization Core: Choose a minimum of 12 credit hours 2 | 12 | |
| Introduction to Regulatory Science for Engineers | 3 | |
| Biotechnology for Engineers | 3 | |
| Technologies for Treatment of Diabetes | 3 | |
or BME 417 | Technologies for Treatment of Diabetes | |
| Prototyping Methods | 1.5 | |
| Innovation Narratives | 1.5 | |
| Introduction to Design Thinking | 3 | |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation 5 | 3 | |
| Strategic Management | 3 | |
| Social Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| Open Electives: Up to 6 credit hours of Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics, or Computer Science 6 | 6 | |
Biomaterials & Cellular Systems Specialization
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Specialization Core: Choose a minimum of 12 credit hours 2 | 12 | |
| Reaction Kinetics for Biomedical Engineering | 3 | |
or BME 418 | Reaction Kinetics for BME | |
| Cell Biomechanics: Principles and Biological Processes | 3 | |
or BME 423 | Cell Biomechanics: Principles and Biological Processes | |
| Quantitative Aspects of Cell andTissue Engineering | 3 | |
or BME 424 | Quantitative Aspects of Cell and Tissue Engineering | |
| Design of Pharmaceutical Protein Formulations | 3 | |
| Advanced Mass Transport for Biomedical Engineers | 3 | |
or BME 482 | Mass Transport for Biomedical Engineers | |
| Polymerization Reaction Engineering | 3 | |
| Polymer Processing | 3 | |
or CHE 455 | Polymer Processing | |
| Drug Delivery | 3 | |
| Open Electives: Up to 6 credit hours of Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics, or Computer Science 6 | 6 | |
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If you select the specialization in Biomaterials & Cellular Systems, you must take at least one of BME 525 or CHE 580 from the core courses list
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At least 3 credit hours must be from BME
- 3
Advisor approval required. An independent research project may be completed to fulfill credit hour requirements.
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It is recommended to take IDX 504 and IDN 558 together
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It is recommended that you complete IDX 504 & IDN 558 and/or IDX 560 prior to IDX 562
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You are encouraged to consider courses from the core list or courses from the other specialization core list. Other options include MATH 400:599, BIOL 400:599, CHEM 400:599, PHYS 400:599, BME 400:599, CAE 400:599, CS 400:599, CHE 400:599, MMAE 400:599, ECE 400:599, and ENGR 400:599. Excluding 591 courses from all disciplines. The total number of BME 594 + BME 597 credit hours cannot exceed 6. Advisor approval required for all courses not listed in the core, or specializations of this program (MS-MDB).
