The Bioengineering PhD Student Handbook
Course Requirements:
Please note that no courses shall be taken without the prior approval of the student's advisor or the Graduate Group Chair. No advisor hold on registration will be removed without a completed and signed "Permit to Register" form.
2 courses in Biomedical Science
Many students take one course in cell biology and one course in systems physiology to broaden the student’s biological background and emphasize the quantitative aspects of living systems. Courses should be chosen in consultation with the advisor.3 course units in Bioengineering Fundamentals
Bioengineering and Engineering courses devoted to analytical methods, modeling as well as experimental methods and data analysis. These courses should be chosen in consultation with the advisor, focusing on the concentration.2 Research Discipline Specific Courses
These courses should be chosen in consultation with the advisor.2 course units in Mathematics
Suggested courses include: ENM 510, 511, ENM 502, BE 510Bioengineering Research Rotation
A minimum of 1 is required. (BE 799)Bioengineering Seminar
A minimum of 2 semesters is required (BE 699) (.5 cu each), usually in the first year. Learn more about the Bioengineering Seminar.Dissertation Research, Balance of University Requirements BE 999
TOTAL: 9 courses, 1 rotation, and 2 seminars
A list of all Bioengineering Graduate Courses can be found by visiting the University Registrar's website. You can also access a list of suggested graduate courses broken down by discipline, and a list of approved graduate courses in the areas of math, biological science, engineering and science, BE fundamentals and other requirements. You should download the Bioengineering PhD Course Planning Guide (CPG) to bring with you to your meetings with your advisor, the Qualifications Evaluation, the PhD Candidacy Exam and the Dissertation Defense. To learn more about the timing of the degree requirements, see the PhD degree timeline and plan of study.
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