Master of Science Degree Plans The following describes the category, number and title of the courses required for the completion of a Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering at UTA/UTSW. Course descriptions are available on the Graduate Catalog at the UTA Home Page. Study for the Master of Science degree must be completed within five years. The master's degree thesis option (31 credit hours) consists of the courses listed below. Thesis defense is required. The student must register for six hours of research, which includes the thesis defense (5398, 5698, or 5998). BME Required Courses 5101 Biomedical Engineering Seminar One Lab Course (BME 5382 or BME 5365 or another BME laboratory course approved by the Graduate Advisory) Required Life Sciences One Life Science Course (5307 Human Anatomy Lecture, BME 5306D Biochemistry, or another life science course approved by the Graduate Advisor) 5309 D Human Physiology Engineering Discipline Five Engineering Courses [1] (at least four from BME)[2] Thesis BME 5698[3] or (BME 5098D) The list of electives given for the doctoral program applies. Similar to the thesis option except the following: Thesis Substitute Master's Comp Exam BME 5293 Research Project BME 5390 or BME 6395 Industrial Internship One-3 Credit Hour BME Elective Course[1]   [1] Selections require written consent of graduate advisor. [2]Foundation courses on computer programming languages such as CSE5300, CSE5301, CSE5302 cannot be used toward BME degree requirements. [3]If thesis option--you must take 6 hours of thesis (BME 5698) the semester you defend your thesis. Doctor of Philosophy Degree Plan   The Ph.D. degree program consists of a minimum of 48 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree level (exclusive of required Ph.D. exams) and includes the courses as specified below. Course requirements differ for the Molecular and Computational Biomedical Engineering track. See track advisor for details. Required Courses Life Sciences Students enrolled in the molecular engineering track are required to take the first-year Core Course of the pision of Cell and Molecular Biology. Students enrolled in the molecular & computational engineering track are required to take the first-year Core course of Cell and Molecular Biology in the division of Basic Sciences at UTSW: 5680 Mammalian Physiology (or equivalent *) 5307 Human Anatomy Lecture 5308 Human Anatomy Laboratory One life science elective One Engineering Discipline Six courses * Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics and Physical Sciences Two courses * Biomedical Engineering 5101 Biomedical Engineering Seminar 6103 Doctoral Student Seminar in Biomedical Engineering 5344A Biomedical Instrumentation 5382A Laboratory Principles 6194 Doctoral Diagnostic Examination (Exam I) 6195 Doctoral Research Proposal Examination (Exam II) 6397, 6697, or 6997 Doctoral Research in Biomedical Engineering 6399, 6699, or 6999 Dissertation Preparation and Defense (Exam III) Electives 5331 Tissue Mechanics in Orthopaedics 5332 Orthopedic Biomaterials 5360 Design and Application of Artificial Organs 5361 Biomaterials and Blood Compatibility 5362 Thermoregulation and Bioheat Transfer 5363 Digital Processing of Medical Images 5370 Introduction to Molecular Engineering 5320A Clinical Engineering 5335A Biological Materials, Mechanics, and Processes 5340A Finite Element Applications in Biomechanics 5345A Bioinstrumentation II 5350A Modeling and Control of Biological Systems 5351A Digital Control of Biomedical Systems 5300, 5301, or 5302 Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering * Selections require written consent of graduate advisor.   All doctoral students must pass three examinations: Exam I (6194) is a diagnostic exam, usually given following completion of the first year. It consists of a written examination, based on a broad problem in the area of the student's research track, and an oral examination to defend the written one. The oral exam also may cover areas of perceived weakness in the student's background. Exam II (6195) is for admission to candidacy for a Ph.D. It consists of a detailed written prospectus of the proposed dissertation research (6397, 6697, or 6997) and an oral examination. Exam III (6399, 6699, or 6999) is the final oral defense of the completed dissertation. Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Biology The curriculum prepares students for careers in the fast growing biotechnology and biomedical engineering industries and for advanced study such as medical schoolschool or Ph. D graduate programs. Students are required to take courses in engineering, life sciences and liberal arts. This combined-degree plan requires 163 credit hours. The curriculum is offered jointly by the College of Engineering and the College of Science. Description Biomedical engineers use quantitative methods and innovation to analyze and to solve problems in biology and medicine. Students choose the biomedical engineering field to be of service to people, to partake in the excitement of working with living systems, and to apply advanced technology to complex problems of medical care. Through this program, students learn the essentials of life science, engineering theory, and the analytical and practical tools that enable them to be successful in the biotechnology and biomedical engineering industries. The program includes coursework in the basic sciences, core engineering, biomedical engineering, and advanced biotechnology disciplines. Both didactic classroom lectures and hand-on laboratory experience are emphasized. Students are also required to take general educational courses in literature, fine arts, history, political science and social science. Required Courses For students interested in Tissue engineering emphasis For students interested in Medical Imaging emphasis Please consult the Biology Department entry in the General Catalog for descriptions of other courses required for this curriculum.

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