University of California, Davis
GREAT CARE(Curriculum in Advanced Research and Education) PROGRAM
Fact Sheet
Mailing address:
GREAT CARE Program
UC Davis Extension
1333 Research Park Drive
Davis, CA 95618-4852
U.S.A.
Contact details for incoming students:
Tingrui Pan, Ph.D.
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Research Director
great@ucdavis.edu
Tel: 1.530.752.4064, Fax: 1.530.757.8596
Nicole Ranganath, Ph.D.
Program Director
Website for international/visiting students:
http://great.ucdavis.edu
Academic Calendar
Application Date
February 1, 2012
Spring Quarter
April 2 – June 14, 2012
Summer Research
July 5 – August 30, 2012
Fall Quarter
September 27 – December 14, 2012
Winter Quarter
January 7 – March 23, 2013
Admission
To apply: Contact your home department.
Documents required for admission
Application
Financial verification (see application for more information)
English language test scores
2 essays (Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement)
Official transcript(s) (all undergraduate transcripts required)
Photocopy of the front page of passport
Admission requirements for visiting students:
Excellent academic credentials (a minimum B grade point average or the equivalent of a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale) and demonstrated
interest in the relevant research fields
High academic ranking and recommendation from the home university
Strong communication skills
English proficiency above 550pbt/80ibt TOEFL
Program Benefits
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Completion of the minor coursework in the world-class UC Davis Biomedical Engineering Program
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Intensive research training from leading faculty at the University of California, Davis, including individual
mentoring and advising sessions
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Training in the state-of-art research facilities and techniques at a top US research university
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Focused training on graduate school preparation, advanced and professional writing, presentation skills, and
academic ethics.
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Official UC Davis Academic Credits and Transcripts, Official Certificate on UC Davis Biomedical Engineering
Minor or equivalent, Official Certificate on Great CARE Program
Program Curriculum
Required Courses
BIM 102 Quantitative Biology
BIM 116 Physiology
BIM 198 Directed Group Studies
BIM 199 Directed Undergraduate Research
Plus 12 units from upper division BME courses, chosen in consultation with an advisor
SAMPLE COURSE TRACKS
Course Module – Imaging Track (corresponding to ZJU BME’s Course Module #2)
Spring 2012
BIM 108 Biomedical Signals and Control (4)
BIM 142 Biomedical Imaging: Basic Principles and Practice (4)
BIM 199 Undergraduate Research (3)
BIM 102
BIM 242
BIM 116
BIM 199
Fall 2012
Quantitative Cell Biology (4)
Introduction to Biomedical Imaging (4)
Physiology: Problem Solving and Biomedical Devices (5)
Undergraduate Research (3)
Winter 2012
BIM 111 Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory (6)
BIM 213 Principles and Applications of Biological Sensors (4)
BIM 199 Undergraduate Research (3)
Course Module – Cell/Molecule Track (corresponding to ZJU BME’s Course Module #3)
Spring 2012
BIM 108 Biomedical Signals and Control (4)
BIM 109 Biomaterials (4)
BIM 199 Undergraduate Research (3)
BIM 102
BIM 105
BIM 116
BIM 199
Fall 2012
Quantitative Cell Biology (4)
Random Processes and Statistics for BME (4)
Physiology: Problem Solving and Biomedical Devices (5)
Undergraduate Research (3)
Winter 2012
BIM 111 Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory (6)
BIM 202 Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers (4)
BIM 199 Undergraduate Research (3)
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Program Fees
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
Application fee
Waived
Full time courses
$20,050
Pre-Payment discount
(-$600)
TOTAL
$19,450
Note: Students can participate in student activities, including student clubs and athletics, internships and academic support services at no
extra cost during the academic year. These activities and support services are included in the tuition and fees prices quoted above (except for
during the Summer Research Program)
Accommodations
Are visiting students guaranteed housing for incoming visiting students? If so, what kind of housing is it?
No
Yes:
On-campus
Off-campus
Program staff provides information about home-stay arrangements and rental apartments in the city of Davis with admission letters.
How much are the estimated accommodation costs? Costs vary (the average range is U.S. $475 to $1,000 per month)
How do students find their accommodations? Two excellent housing options are available: rental apartments or home-stay
arrangements. Students make their own housing arrangements, with guidance from Global Study Program advisors who make
every effort to ensure students find housing close to campus.
Additional information
Does your university require health insurance for all international students?
No
Yes
Are students required to buy your university insurance?
No
Yes
If you are interested in purchasing insurance, please visit http://www.renstudent.com/
Is there a pick-up service upon arrival?
No
Yes
Transportation to Davis will be arranged at no additional cost for students from San Francisco International Airport.