Biomedical Engineering

Ph.D.:

a) Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited engineering program

  • Students holding a B.S. degree in other disciplines may be admitted to Qualified Status with an obligation to acquire the necessary background undergraduate engineering knowledge. The exact requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis

b) Minimum GPA is 3.0 (4.0 scale) is required. Conditional admittance may be obtained for GPA less than 3.0.

M.S.:

a) Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.

  • Students holding a B.S. degree in other disciplines may be admitted to Qualified Status with an obligation to acquire the necessary background undergraduate engineering knowledge. The exact requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

b) Minimum GPA is 3.0 (4.0 scale) is required. Conditional admittance may be obtained for GPA less than 3.0.

Financial Assistance

Research and/or teaching assistantships may be available to qualified students. Applicants are considered based on scholarship, potential to undertake advanced study and research, and financial need. The availability of research and teaching assistantships is contingent upon current funding levels. Applicants should communicate with potential faculty advisors for funding opportunities.

For more information: ndsu.edu/coe/bme/ 

M.S. - Plan A Thesis Option30
Anatomy & Physiology3-6
Animal Physiology (or EE 590 Advanced Electrical Engineering Problems - UND)
BRG Related Courses6-9
Graduate Preparation (e.g. Grant Writing)0-3
BME 794 (Practicum (industrial, clinical, or research lab))1-3
Electives (approved by advisor)9 (max)
BME 790Graduate Seminar (One credit per semester.)3
BME 798Master's Thesis9

M.S. - Plan B Master's Paper Option30
Anatomy & Physiology6-9
Animal Physiology (or EE 590 Advanced Electrical Engineering Problems - UND)
BRG Related Courses6-9
Graduate Preparation (e.g. Grant Writing)3
BME 794 (Practicum (industrial, clinical, or research lab))1-3
Electives (as approved by advisor)15 max
BME 790Graduate Seminar (one credit each semester)3
BME 797Master's Paper2-4

Ph.D. (90 credits)
Anatomy & Physiology3-6
BIOL 660Animal Physiology3
BME 790Graduate Seminar (One credit per semester)3-6
or UND-ENGR 562 Seminar (1 credit), or UND-EE 570 Seminar (1 credit)
BRG Related Courses12-15
BME 899Doctoral Dissertation6-30
Graduate Preparation (e.g. Grant Writing; College Teaching Certificate)3-6
Internship (industrial, clinical, or research lab): 3-6
Electives (approved by adviser)36 (max)

For more information: ndsu.edu/coe/bme/