MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
ABOUT THE DEGREE PROGRAM:
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
The Master of Science (MS) in
Biomedical Engineering is a highly
interdisciplinary program that combines
engineering and the medical sciences.
The student works with an advisor to
develop a graduate program that draws
on courses from engineering, medicine,
public health, and the life sciences.
Current active areas of research include:
biomechanics, biomaterials, medical
imaging, neuroengineering, tissue
engineering, sensors, cellular-level drug
delivery, and rehabilitation engineering.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
The College of Engineering offers
undergraduate and graduate programs that
prepare students for a broad spectrum of
professional careers in engineering.
With world-class faculty dedicated
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Below is a sample listing of courses for this degree program.
COURSE
TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
BME 6000
Biomedical Engineering Part 1
3
BME 6000
Biomedical Engineering Part 2
3
PHC 6052
Biostatistics II
3
GMS 6440
Basic Medical Physiology
3
GMS 6605
Basic Medical Anatomy
3
ECH 6971
Master’s Thesis (optional)
6
Electives
9 – 15
Total
30
to student success, opportunities for
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
experiential learning, and hands-on
After graduation, students can find careers in the following industries and fields:
research, USF is the ideal place to pursue
bioinstrumentation; biomaterials; classical mechanics; cellular, tissue and genetic
a professional engineering education.
engineering; medical imaging, rehabilitation engineering; clinical engineering and more.
USF WAS RANKED #110 BEST OVERALL GRADUATE
ENGINEERING PROGRAM IN THE NATION BY U.S.
NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2015.
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GRADUATE PATHWAY IN
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
STANDARD PATHWAY - TWO SEMESTERS
STANDARD PATHWAY DEGREE PROGRAM COMPONENTS
START DATES
• Fall: August 19, 2015
• Spring: January 6, 2016
• 30 credit hour program
• 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
• 18 credit hours remaining towards degree
PROGRAM INFORMATION
STANDARD PATHWAY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
• 4-year undergraduate degree in Engineering
EAP 1850
English for International Students 1
6
• 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
Study Skills & GRE Test Preparation
0
• Language proficiency test:
Graduate Level Core Course from List A or B
3
Graduate Level Core Course from List A or B
3
• Minimum 3.25 GPA in Pathway
•• At least one A grade in core graduate
courses, and no grade lower than B
•• No Incomplete or Withdraw grades
•• GRE 156Q, 150V, 3.5 AW
∙ TOEFL iBT 65-78
∙ IELTS 5.5–6.0 (All subscores minimum 5.0)
∙ PTEA 44–52
∙ Completion of Academic English Level 5
∙ INTO Password Test Level 6
12
•Résumé
SEMESTER 2
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
• 2 letters of recommendation
EAP 1851
English for International Students 2
6
Study Skills & GRE Test Preparation
0
• Statement of research interests for students
wanting to pursue a thesis option
Graduate Level Core Course from List A or B
3
Graduate Level Core Course from List A or B
3
TOTAL
TOTAL
12
ACCELERATED PATHWAY - ONE SEMESTER
ACCELERATED PATHWAY DEGREE PROGRAM COMPONENTS
START DATES
• Fall: August 19, 2015
• Spring: January 6, 2016
• 30 credit hour program
• 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
• 21 credit hours remaining towards degree
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
• 4-year undergraduate degree in Engineering
Study Skills & GRE Test Preparation
0
• 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
Graduate Level Core Course from List A or B
3
• Language proficiency test:
Graduate Level Core Course from List A or B
3
5000 or 6000 level elective
3
ACCELERATED PATHWAY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
∙ TOEFL iBT 79+ ∙ IELTS 6.5+ ∙ PTEA 53+
SEMESTER 1
TOTAL
UNIVERSITY DIRECT ENTRY
UNIVERSITY DIRECT ENTRY
START DATES
• Fall: August 24, 2015
• Spring: January 11, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINES
• Fall: January 1
• Spring: July 1
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION MATERIALS
• 4-year undergraduate degree in Engineering
In addition to the application, students must submit:
• 3.0 GPA out of 4.0
• Official transcripts
• GRE (720 Q, 350V, Analytical 3.0)
• Statement of purpose
• Language proficiency test:
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
9
NOTES FOR SELECTED GRADUATE LEVEL
CORE COURSES
LIST A
BME 6107 Biomaterials I
BME 6235 Tissue Biomechanics
BME 6634 Biotransport Phenomena
BME 6931 Biomedical Image Processing
BCH 6888 Bioinformatics
BME 6931 Cell & Tissue Engineering
LIST B
BME 6000 Biomedical Engineering
GMS 6440 Basic Medical Physiology
GMS 6605 Basic Medical Anatomy
PHC 6051 Biostatistics II
These courses are generally delivered
through the INTO USF Center and are for
Pathway students only.
∙ TOEFL iBT 79+ ∙ IELTS 6.5+ ∙ PTEA 53+
VISIT: http://chbme.eng.usf.edu/graduate/biomedicalEng.htm
ABOUT INTO USF
ABOUT THE PATHWAY
INTO USF’s Pathway programs are ideal for international
students who need additional English language and academic
preparation before continuing to a degree program at a U.S.
university. In addition, our English language programs can help
students acquire the English language skills for university study
at USF and attain academic, professional, personal goals.
Pathway highlights include:
• Up to 40 hours of GRE/GMAT preparation
• Integration with American and international students
• Full access to all university facilities and amenities
• Dedicated academic advisor and progression advisor to
help facilitate transition to the university
• Small class sizes
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