2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biomedical Engineering, M.S.B.E.
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Degree Information
Priority Admission Application Deadlines: http://www.grad.usf.edu/majors
Minimum Total Hours: 30
Level: Masters
CIP Code: 14.0501
Dept. Code: DEA
Major/College Codes: EBI EN
Approved: 1999
Concentrations:
Pharmacy (PRMY)
Also offered as an Accelerated Major
Also offered as a Concurrent Degree
Contact Information
College: Engineering
Department: Medical Engineering
Contact Information: http://www.grad.usf.edu/majors
Biomedical Engineering is a highly interdisciplinary Major that combines engineering and the medical sciences. The student works with an advisor to develop a graduate Major 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. In addition to USF Health, participating institutions include the James Haley Veterans Administration Hospital, Florida Orthopedics Institute, and Tampa General Hospital. For more information, please contact the BME Major Advisor.
Major Research Areas: Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Neuroengineering, Photo Sensors, Cellular-level drug discovery and Tissue Engineering
Admission Information
Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.
- GRE with preferred Minimum scores of Quantitative >75%and Analytical Writing 4 or >;
- An undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science;
- Two (2) letters of recommendation; and
- A statement of purpose
- CV
Note: Exceptionally qualified students with bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines may be admitted into the BME M.S. Major on a case-by-case evaluation of their credentials.
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