The Joint Program in Biomedical Engineering offers a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Science degree. All tracks are designed to coordinate student research and course work. 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. 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.
Thesis defense is required.
Thesis defense replaces the M.S. comprehensive examination. The list of electives given for the doctoral program applies. Written consent of graduate advisor required.