Tissue culture facilities are also available. The specimen preparation laboratory houses equipment for preparation of samples for metallographic and histologic examination. The respiratory function laboratory contains spirometers, flowmeters, and data acquisition and analysis equipment. The biofluid mechanics lab has a laser-Doppler velocity measurement system, used to study the velocity fields of fluids. All Financial aid administered through the department is based upon academic qualifications rather than financial need.
Financial aid is available in the form of teaching and research assistantships.
Teaching assistants generally receive a tuition waiver and stipend for assuming minor teaching responsibilities such as assisting in a laboratory. Rescarch assistants generally receive a stipend in addition to a tuition waiver. Research assistantships are not available to students pursuing the non-thesis option master's degree.