Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering
This degree is awarded in recognition of a high level of mastery in subject matter and a significant original research contribution in biomedical engineering. The Ph.D. recipient will be capable of a continuing effort toward the advancement of knowledge and achievement in research and other scholarly activities and may pursue a career in a medical, industrial, or academic environment.
A minimum of 72 credit hours is required for the Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Students who have received an M.S. degree from another university may petition for transfer of up to 32 credit hours applicable toward the Ph.D. degree. Students must pass the Ph.D. qualifying examination within the first year of full-time Ph.D. studies. This is a written and oral examination intended to explore both the depth and breadth of the student’s academic abilities. Within two and one-half years of matriculation, students will be required to defend their thesis research proposal (comprehensive examination). A written dissertation and oral defense are also required for receiving the doctoral degree. Dissertation format and deadlines are established by the Graduate College.
There are no specific courses that are required for the doctoral degree in biomedical engineering. However, a minimum of three courses in life science, three courses in mathematics, and six courses in biomedical engineering or other engineering-related courses are required. The specific courses selected to meet these requirements will depend on the entering qualifications of the student and the nature of the thesis research proposal. In general, the student’s thesis committee will determine the specific course requirements necessary for graduation. Graduate students should consult with their advisers to plan their curriculum.
Curriculum
| Minimum Credits Required | 72 |
| Maximum 400-Level Credit | 3 |
| Maximum Transfer Credit | 32 |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Life Science Courses | (9-10) | |
| Select a minimum of three courses from the following: | 9-10 | |
| Biochemistry | 4 | |
| Genetics Engineering Scientist | 3 | |
| Concepts of Cancer Biology | 3 | |
| Human Physiology | 3 | |
| Cell Biology | 3 | |
| Advanced Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Molecular Biology | 3 | |
| Immunology and Immunochemistry | 3 | |
| Bioinformatics | 3 | |
| Mathematics Courses | (9) | |
| Select a minimum of three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Applctn Math Cheml Engrg | 3 | |
| Computational Techniques Engg | 3 | |
| Fourier Sers&Boudary-Val Probs | 3 | |
| Statistics | 3 | |
| Partial Differential Equations | 3 | |
| Partial Differential Equations | 3 | |
| Complex Analysis | 3 | |
| Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| Stochastic Processes | 3 | |
| Introduction to Time Series | 3 | |
| Tensor Analysis | 3 | |
| Applied Statistics | 3 | |
| Computational Mathematics I | 3 | |
| Computational Mathematics II | 3 | |
| Finite Element Method | 3 | |
| Engineering Analysis I | 3 | |
| Engineering Analysis II | 3 | |
| Advncd Engineering Analysis | 3 | |
| Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 | |
| Meth Theoretical Physics I | 3 | |
| Methods of Theoretical Phys II | 3 | |
| Biomedical Engineering or Other Engineering-Related Courses | (11-20) | |
| Select a minimum of six courses from the following: | 11-20 | |
| Intro to Biomedical Engrg | 3 | |
| Communication Skills in BME | 3 | |
| Math Statistics Neuroscience I | 2 | |
| Neurobiology | 2 | |
| Math Statistics Neurosci II | 2 | |
| Comp Neurosci II: Vision | 3 | |
| Cognitive Neuroscience | 2 | |
| Math & Stats: Neuroscience III | 2 | |
| Vertebrate Neural Systems | 3 | |
| Reaction Kinetics for BME | 3 | |
| Medical Imaging | 3 | |
| Math Methods in BME | 3 | |
| Cell Biomechanics | 3 | |
| Quant Aspects Cell/Tissue Engg | 3 | |
| Inverse Probl Biomed Imgng | 3 | |
| Medical Imgng Science | 3 | |
| Biostatistics | 3 | |
| Magnetic Resonance Imgng | 3 | |
| Intro to Molecular Imaging | 3 | |
| Neuroimaging | 3 | |
| Wave Phys&Appl Optcs for Imag | 3 | |
| Adv Concepts in Image Science | 3 | |
| Bioinstrumention & Electronics | 3 | |
| Phycal Sgl Analys Ctl Thry I | 2 | |
| Ctrl Systms for BioMed Engrs | 3 | |
| Quantitative Physiology | 3 | |
| Nueromechanics of Hum Movmnt | 3 | |
| Fluid Dynmcs Biomed Engrgs | 3 | |
| Advnc Mass Trnsprt Biomed Engr | 3 | |
| Comput Modls of Hum Cardio Sys | 3 | |
| Seminar in Biomed Engrng | 3 | |
| Special Problems | 1-6 | |
| Polymer Processing | 3 | |
| Polymer Rheology | 3 | |
| Bioprocess Engineering | 3 | |
| Intfcl Clldl Phnmna Applctn | 3 | |
| Pharmaceutical Engineering | 3 | |
| Drug Delivery | 3 | |
| Introduction to Artificial Int | 3 | |
| Advanced Database Organization | 3 | |
| Topics in Machine Learning | 3 | |
| Probabilistic Graphical Models | 3 | |
| Analysis Random Signals | 3 | |
| Compt Vision Image Processing | 3 | |
| Statistical Pattern Rcgntn | 3 | |
| Statistical Signal Processing | 3 | |
| Fundmntls of Fluid Mechanics | 4 | |
| Dynamics of Viscous Fluids | 4 | |
| Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 | |
| Advanced Materials Processing | 3 | |
| General Electives | (0-18) | |
| Select 0-18 credit hours of electives from BME 400-799 to fulfill minimum total credits | 0-18 | |
| Ph.D. Research | (24-36) | |
| BME 691 | Research and Thesis Ph.D. | 24-36 |
Minimum degree credits required: 72
