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Master of Science Program in Biomedical Engineering

The core requirements for the master's in biomedical engineering encompass approximately 45 course credits. (Most courses carry three credits each.) A thesis is highly recommended. A non-thesis option is also offered. Students who choose the non-thesis option must pass a comprehensive examination.

Curriculum
Courses			Credits
BIO 501	Biochemistry Laboratory		2.0
BMES 501	Medical Sciences I: Cellular and Tissue Biology		3.0
BMES 502	Medical Sciences II: Organ-Level Physiology		3.0
BMES 503	Medical Sciences III: Neural and Endocrine Control Systems		3.0
BMES 672	Biosimulation I		3.0
BMES 673	Biosimulation II		3.0
BMES 864	Seminar		0.0
Students select three BMES electives from a list that may include the following:			9.0-10.0
BMES 508	Cardiovascular Engineering		3.0
BMES 551	Biomedical Signal Processing		3.0
BMES 561	Introduction to Systems Analysis in Biology		3.0
BMES 621	Medical Imaging Systems I		3.0
BMES 641	Biomedical Mechanics I		3.0
BMES 661	Biomedical Materials I		3.0
BMES 711	Principles of Neuroentineering		4.0
Electives (selection varies by area of specialization)			18.0
BMES 897	Research
BMES 898	Master’s Thesis*
*The research for the thesis may include work carried out during an internship.