Biomedical Engineering

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The field focuses on both the molecular and macroscopic aspects of biomedical engineering and comprises five research areas: biomedical instrumentation; drug delivery, design and metabolism; biomaterials; computational and systems biology; and medical biomechanics. Facilities commonly used include the Cornell Nanofabrication Facility, the NSF STC in Nanobiotechnology, the Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS), the Cornell Theory Center, the Cornell Center for Advanced Technology in Biotechnology, and the programs in the Department of Biomechanics and Biomaterials at the Hospital for Special Surgery, the Orthopedic Affiliate of the Cornell Medical College.
It is anticipated that students entering into the field of Biomedical Engineering will have received formal training in a recognized sub-discipline of engineering. Students obtain thorough training in biomedical engineering research. They also master the Ph.D. course work for a minor in a traditional engineering discipline and another minor in an area of the life sciences. Formal course work in the major includes a two-semester course in the Foundations of Biomedical Engineering, advanced BME analysis of biological systems, at least one other advanced course in bioengineering, and required seminars. Further, PhD students are expected to complete a six week immersion experience in medical research and clinical practice at Weill Medical College, as well as completing a graduate student teaching experience. M.S. students complete the Foundations in Biomedical Engineering course, two semesters of seminars, and typically four to five additional courses in engineering and the life sciences. These requirements are subject to revision.
Students are supervised by a core of faculty members who represent twelve departments in the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Engineering, Human Ecology, Veterinary Medicine, and the Weill Medical College. Currently biomedical engineering is a program, but a process to form a distinct department is underway.

Students will acquire an in-depth knowledge of an essential area of biomedical engineering as well as a broad perspective of the biomedical engineering discipline that complements their undergraduate education in engineering or science. Graduates will be equipped to design biomedical devices and develop therapeutic strategies within the bounds of health care economics, the needs of patients and physicians, the regulatory environment for medical devices and pharmaceuticals, and stringent ethical standards.

Students will acquire depth by extending undergraduate concentrations, by selecting one of three areas for concentrated study, and by completing a design project in their area of concentration. The areas are biomedical mechanics and materials; bioinstrumentation/diagnostics; and drug delivery and cellular/tissue engineering. Design projects will be carried out in teams to take advantage of the diversity of student backgrounds and, when possible, projects will be done in collaboration with industrial or clinical partners.

Students from a wide variety of backgrounds in engineering and science are encouraged to apply. They are expected to have completed two semesters of calculus-based physics, at least three semesters of math, starting with calculus, and introductory computer science.

A knowledge of molecular- and cellular-base biomedical engineering and engineering analysis of physiological systems at the level of BME 3010, BME 3020, BME 4010, and BME 4020 is highly recommended. This knowledge can be demonstrated through appropriate undergraduate course work (at least C in each class). Students lacking the appropriate background may need to complete additional courses (beyond the normal 30 credits) to demonstrate appropriate knowledge in these two subject areas.

  • Applicants are expected to have a bachelor's degree in a recognized subdiscipline of engineering. However, exceptional students with a BS in the Sciences and demonstrated knowledge of advanced mathematics, calculus-based physics, and introductory computer science will also be considered. Applicants must submit GRE general test scores, and are advised to submit scores on the GRE subject test in engineering or a related field.
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