Academics / Graduate Study / Special ProgramsMS Concentration in Translational Biomedical Engineering
The Biomedical Engineering MS Translational Concentration provides an opportunity for students to consider how new technologies develop and move from an idea on the benchtop to a commercially viable product. This concentration included classes surrounding regulations and clinical trials, and hands-on design experiences where students consider what is needed to bring a product to market. Students who pursue this concentration will be more aware of how biomedical companies develop new products.
Choose 3 that contribute to MS degree requirements. (These are not separate from the MS degree.)
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BMD_ENG 343 | Biomaterials and Medical Devices |
| BMD_ENG 467 | Biomedical Robotics |
| COMP_SCI 365/465 | Internet-of-Things Sensors, Systems, and Applications |
| MECH_ENG 333 | Introduction to Mechatronics |
| MECH_ENG 433 | Advanced Mechatronics |
Regulation and Drug Development
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BMD_ENG 340 | Pharmaceutical Engineering: From Discovery to Therapeutics |
| CHEM_ENG 382* | Regulatory Sciences in Biotechnology |
Clinical Trials
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MSCI 311 | Clinical Research, Design, Methods, and Grant Writing |
| MSCI 335 | Fundamentals of Clinical Trials |
| MSCI 421 | Biostatistics for Clinical Investigators 2 |
Project Management and Product Development Process
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BMD_ENG 495** | NUvention Medical Innovation |
| ENTREP 495* | NUvention Therapeutics |
| DGP/MSCI 422* | Introduction to Translational Research |
*Restricted Elective
**2-Quarter Sequence; 1 Restricted Elective + 1 Engineering
FAQ
Q: Am I able to take courses that are not part of the Graduate School as part of this concentration?
A: MS without thesis students are required to take a total of 12 courses to fulfill MS degree requirements. Nine of the 12 must be part of the Graduate School (TGS) career track; therefore, MS Course-Only students who follow the Translational Concentration are able to take up to 3 courses outside of the Graduate School. All plans of study must be approved by the Director of the MS Program prior to enrolling in the courses. MS Thesis students are required to take 9 courses to fulfill MS degree requirements; therefore, all three courses for the Translational Concentration must be part of TGS course career or students will be required to take additional TGS courses to fulfill the MS degree requirements.