Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering (MS)

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This program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for the development of medical devices and diagnostic techniques, including aspects of medical product regulation and product development. The course of study requires successful completion of 28 units of course work and has been designed to be completed in three semesters of full-time study. Students in the program will complete a 19-unit core as well as selecting a 6-unit specialization (or “track”) and one elective from a list provided by the department.

Required Courses

BME 501 Advanced Topics in Biomedical Systems Units: 4 or
BME 502 Advanced Studies of the Nervous System Units: 4
BME 513 Signal and Systems Analysis Units: 3
BME 650 Biomedical Measurement and Instrumentation Units: 3
MPTX 511 Introduction to Medical Product Regulation Units: 3 or
BME 416 Development and Regulation of Medical Products Units: 3
MPTX 515 Quality Systems and Standards Units: 3 or
ISE 527 Quality Management for Engineers Units: 3
ISE 545 Technology Development and Implementation Units: 3
Technical elective Units: 3

Complete 6 units from one track from the following lists:

Total units: 28

Technical Elective (one course)

Applicable courses include: AME 503 , BME 511 , BME 535 , BME 551 , ISE 507 , ISE 508 , ISE 544 , MPTX 517 and courses listed in alternate tracks to that chosen. Other courses may be applicable; please see an adviser for approval.

Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering (MS)

Required Courses

Complete 6 units from one track from the following lists:

Regulation Track

Medical Technology and Device Science Track

Product Development Track

Total units: 28

Technical Elective (one course)