Master of Science in Biological Engineering

The objectives of this degree program are to prepare students for professional practice in any field of engineering involving biological processes and to provide a foundation in the fundamental knowledge of biological engineering. Candidates are required to take a total of 30 credit hours: nine credit hours of core courses, six credit hours of required biology courses, three credit hours of a required professional course, and 12 credit hours of electives.

Curriculum

Core Courses (9)
CHE 406Transport Phenomena3
CHE 503Thermodynamics3
CHE 577Bioprocess Engineering3
Biology Requirements (6)
BIOL 504Biochemistry3
BIOL 515Molecular Biology3
Professional Requirement (3)
CHE 506Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property Management3
Electives (12)
Select 12 credit hours from the following:12
BME 525
Introduction to Medical Devices, BioMEMS and Microfluidics 3
BME 533
Biostatistics3
CHE 545
Metabolic Engineering3
CHE 580
Biomaterials3
CHE 583
Pharmaceutical Engineering3
CHE 584
Tissue Engineering3
CHE 585
Drug Delivery3
CHE 593
Seminar in Chemical Engineering1
CHE 597
Special Problems1-6
ENVE 513
Biotechnological Processes in Environmental Engineering3
Select any 500-level Food Process Engineering course
3
Other approved electives from CHE, CHEM, BME, BIOL, including:
Recommended
CHE 593 Seminar in Chemical Engrng (or general seminars offered in energy and/or sustainability by WISER)
1
Total Credit Hours30