Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This interdisciplinary major integrates biomedical sciences with engineering principles to address healthcare challenges. Students explore biomaterials, biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, biomedical imaging, and tissue engineering. The program emphasizes experimental knowledge, research methodologies, and applying engineering solutions to medical problems. Graduates are prepared for careers in biomedical research, medical device development, and healthcare technology. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of biomedical sciences and engineering. - Develop skills in biomaterials, biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, biomedical imaging, and tissue engineering. - Learn techniques for applying engineering principles to medical problems. - Explore principles of biomedical research and innovation. - Understand ethical considerations and regulatory aspects of biomedical engineering. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in biomedical sciences and engineering. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for research projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Biomedical Sciences and Engineering** - Overview of key concepts and historical context. 2. **Biomaterials** - Principles and techniques for developing and testing biomaterials. 3. **Biomechanics** - Fundamentals and techniques for studying biomechanical systems. 4. **Bioinstrumentation** - Principles and techniques for developing bioinstrumentation systems. 5. **Biomedical Imaging** - Fundamentals and techniques for developing biomedical imaging technologies. 6. **Tissue Engineering** - Principles and techniques for developing tissue engineering solutions. 7. **Research Methods** - Principles and techniques for conducting research in biomedical sciences and engineering. 8. **Ethical Considerations and Regulatory Aspects** - Principles and techniques for ethical and compliant biomedical research and development. 9. **Practicum** - Real-world research and development experiences. 10. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying learned skills in biomedical engineering. **Assessment Methods:** - Biomaterials development reports, biomechanics analyses, bioinstrumentation designs, biomedical imaging projects, tissue engineering studies, research methodology papers, ethical consideration papers, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine" by Buddy D. Ratner et al. - "Biomechanics: Principles and Applications" by Y. C. Fung. - "Bioinstrumentation: Principles and Design" by John G. Webster. - "Biomedical Imaging: Principles and Applications" by William R. Hendee and E. Russell Ritenour. - "Tissue Engineering" by Robert Lanza et al. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Suitable for students interested in biomedical research, medical device development, and healthcare technology. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering and pursue professional certifications in biomedical engineering or related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring biomedical engineers, medical researchers, healthcare technologists, and professionals seeking to specialize in biomedical sciences and engineering. This major equips students with the experimental, theoretical, and practical skills needed to excel in biomedical sciences and engineering, supporting careers in biomedical research, medical device development, healthcare technology, and related fields.