Accelerated Dual Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

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Overview
The Department of Biomedical Engineering created this accelerated degree program to provide a seamless transition between undergraduate and graduate coursework and research for students wishing to pursue a research-based Master of Science (MS) Degree with Thesis in Biomedical Engineering. The program will allow qualified students to complete both programs in five years.

General Education

All students starting before Fall 2018 and transfer students must complete the University General Education Requirements as described in the Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Accelerated Dual Degree Undergraduate Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science Program Requirements

MATH 01130 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 01131 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 01230 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH 01235 - Mathematics for Engineering Analysis Credits: 4
COMP 01111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
CS 01104 - Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving Credits: 3
or
CS 04103 - Computer Science and Programming Credits: 4
STAT 02284 - Statistics for the Biomedical Sciences Credits: 3
PHYS 00220 - Introductory Mechanics Credits: 4
PHYS 00222 - Introductory Electricity & Magnetism Credits: 4
CHEM 06100 - Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 06101 - Chemistry II Credits: 4
MCB 01102 - Foundations in Biology for Biomedical Sciences II Credits: 4
ENGR 01101 - First-Year Engineering Clinic I Credits: 2
ENGR 01102 - First-Year Engineering Clinic II Credits: 2
ENGR 01201 - Sophomore Engineering Clinic I Credits: 4
ENGR 01202 - Sophomore Engineering Clinic II Credits: 4
ENGR 01303 - Junior Engineering Clinic Credits: 2
ENGR 01403 - Senior Engineering Clinic - WI Credits: 2
PHIL 09341 - Biomedical Ethics-WI Credits: 3
ENT 06240 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Credits: 3
BME 11302 - Electrical Foundations in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 4
BME 11201 - Chemical Foundations in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 4
BME 11303 - Mechanical Foundations in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 4
BME 11301 - Physiological Foundations in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 4
BME 11411 - Modeling and Simulation for Analysis and Design in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 4
BME 11100 - Biomedical Engineering Seminar Credits: 1

Science and Engineering Electives

Must be approved by advisor.
Total credit hours 19 s.h.

Approved CCF electives (either BME11.4xx or from approved list)(15 s.h)

Either

CHEM 07200 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
BIOL 10210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIOL 10212 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4

Total Credits in Program: 120 s.h.

Accelerated Dual Degree Graduate Program Requirements

BME 115## - BME Core Competency Focus Courses taken at 500 level *
BME 115## - BME Core Competency Focus Courses taken at 500 level *
BME 115## - BME Core Competency Focus Courses taken at 500 level *
MATH 1515 - Engineering Applications of Analysis
BME 11### - BME Graduate Core (500 or 600 level) *
BME 11### - BME Graduate Core (500 or 600 level)
BME 11### - BME Graduate Core (500 or 600 level)
ENGR 01599 - Masters Research
ENGR 01599 - Masters Research
ENGR 01599 - Masters Research

Total Credits in Program: 30 s.h.

Total Required Credits for the Entire ADD Program: 138 s.h.

Graduate courses marked with * above are counted in the 120 s.h. undergraduate program.

Requirements for Admission:
Applicants to the Accelerated Degree program will submit an application for admission to the graduate program in the Spring semester of their third year or equivalent of the undergraduate program. Application requirements are as follows:

A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework
CV or detailed Resume
Track record of excellence in undergraduate research
Recommendation letter from faculty member who will be their MS Thesis Advisor

Requirements for Graduation:
To graduate from the accelerated program students must have a 2.00 GPA per university guidelines for the BS, then earn a minimum 3.0 GPA in all MS coursework.

Contingency for Students who do not Complete Master of Science program: Students who choose not to complete the Master’s portion of the program will still be eligible to earn the BS in Biomedical Engineering.