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.
