The Joint Program in Biomedical Engineering offers a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Science degree. We have six research and teaching tracks: biomaterials & tissue engineering; medical imaging; bioinstrumentation & human performance; biomechanics; orthopaedics; and molecular & computational BME. All tracks are designed to coordinate student research and course work.
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Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy
The Ph.D. program consists of a minimum of fifty-eight credit hours of course work plus a minimum of thirty research credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree level. (Those followed by an "A" indicate courses offered at UT Arlington.)
Life Sciences
5680 Mammalian Physiology (or equivalent*)
5307 Human Anatomy Lecture
5308 Human Anatomy Laboratory
One life science elective
Students enrolled in the molecular engineering track are required to take the first-year Core Course of the Division of Cell and Molecular Biology. Students enrolled in the biomaterials track are required to take CHEM5319A (or equivalent*).
One Engineering Discipline
Six courses*
Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, and Physical Sciences
Two courses*
Biomedical Engineering
5201 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
(Three required for the Ph.D.*) 5331 Tissue Mechanics in Orthopaedics
5332 Orthopaedic 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
*Written consent of graduate advisor required.
All doctoral students must pass three examinations (I, II, and III). 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.
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Master's Degree -- Thesis Option
The master's degree thesis option (thirty-seven credit hours) consists of the following courses. (Those followed by an "A" indicate courses offered at UT Arlington.) Thesis defense is required. The student must register for six hours of research, which includes the thesis defense (5398, 5698, or 5998). Thesis defense replaces the M.S. comprehensive examination.
Life Sciences
5307 Human Anatomy Lecture
5309 Human Physiology
One Engineering Discipline
Four courses*
Biomedical Engineering
5201 Biomedical Engineering Seminar (one year, first year)
5344A Biomedical Instrumentation I
5382A Laboratory Principles
Electives
(Two required for the master's degree*)
5306 Biochemistry (or equivalent*)
The list of electives given for the doctoral program applies.
*Written consent of graduate advisor required.
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Master's Degree -- Nonthesis Option
The master's degree nonthesis option (thirty-seven credit hours) is similar to the thesis option except 5191, 5291, or 5391 replaces 5398, 5698, or 5998 and a written master's comprehensive exam (5193) must be passed.
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