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The Graduate College requires all Ph.D. students to complete a "minor" program of study. Ph.D. candidates in the disciplines other than BME may select a minor in BME.
Completion of these courses with a "B" average for the required units is necessary for granting of the minor. BME does not require representation at the written Comprehensive Examination, but does require a BME faculty member to be present at the oral examination, and BME-related material must be covered. The student’s dissertation (Doctoral final oral examination) committee must contain one BME faculty member. This committee member must be present at the dissertation defense, either in person or by teleconference. The BME Program should receive a copy of the student’s Doctoral Plan of Study at the time they declare their minor in BME. The student’s non-BME major advisor (mentor) cannot serve as the student’s advisor for a BME minor.
A BME Doctoral student may choose to major and minor in Biomedical Engineering, i.e. obtain a "Distributed Minor in Biomedical Engineering". The distributed minor consists of 9 units of formal graded course work in any area of Biomedical Engineering (excluding major course work, seminars, and lab rotations).
UA Biomedical Engineering provides a rigorous education in the time-tested principles, technologies and tools of engineering combined with broad exposure to the ever-expanding modern practice of biomedicine.
BME is an inherently interdisciplinary department with a diverse and highly collaborative faculty. Research and educational connections throughout the university yield extensive opportunities for students to gain the knowledge and experience to pursue careers in industry, academia, medicine and government.
BME’s educational programs not only deliver a solid theoretical foundation in science and engineering, but also students gain the applied hands-on skills to design and build biomedical devices, instruments and systems.
Acquire the knowledge to contribute to improving health care. Learn how to create better and more cost-effective technologies for prevention, detection and treatment of health-related issues.
Be part of the revolution occurring in biomedicine!
College of Engineering
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson
Be life science, engineering, or or imaging majors with a 3.0 GPA or above.
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Please see core coursework.
Completion of these courses with a "B" average for the required units is necessary for granting of the minor. BME does not require representation at the written Comprehensive Examination, but does require a BME faculty member to be present at the oral examination, and BME-related material must be covered. The student’s dissertation (Doctoral final oral examination) committee must contain one BME faculty member. This committee member must be present at the dissertation defense, either in person or by teleconference. The BME Program should receive a copy of the student’s Doctoral Plan of Study at the time they declare their minor in BME. The student’s non-BME major advisor (mentor) cannot serve as the student’s advisor for a BME minor.
A BME Doctoral student may choose to major and minor in Biomedical Engineering, i.e. obtain a "Distributed Minor in Biomedical Engineering". The distributed minor consists of 9 units of formal graded course work in any area of Biomedical Engineering (excluding major course work, seminars, and lab rotations).
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.