Graduate M.S. ProgramBrief descriptions of the Research and Professional M.S. programs follow, as well as the Certificate in Clinical Cardiovascular Bionegineering and the Dual MS/MBA degrees in association with the Katz Graduate School of Business: (for a full description download the graduate handbook) Research M.S. ProgramThe Research MS program requires a total of 36 credits, which includes:
Other required courses may be tailored to the student's background and interests. Typically, completion of the Research MS program requires two years. Within the first year of enrollment (preferably within the first semester), the MS candidate is expected to finalize the general area in which he/she will write a thesis and an advisor who will guide the work. By the third semester of enrollment, the student is to prepare a Master's Proposal, following NIH R01 format (but only 15 pages). The student (under the guidance of his/her advisor) selects a thesis committee of three or more persons. The committee should consist of the student's advisor (who will act as Chairman of this committee), at least one additional faculty member from within the Department of Bioengineering and at least one faculty member from outside the Department of Bioengineering. The committee meets at least once per year and oversees the Thesis Defense. Professional M.S. ProgramThe professional master's degree programs are generally similar to those for the MA and MS, except that they emphasize instruction in professional affairs and practices and serve as preparation for careers in the professions. The program of study should be a coherent program designed to assure the mastery of specified knowledge and skills, rather than a random accumulation of a certain number of courses. The overall form and content of the student's program of study is the responsibility of the Department of Bioengineering. To carry out this responsibility, each student is assigned a major adviser, who, in consultation with the student, plans a program of study and research in accord with School and Departmental guidelines. The 30-credit, non-thesis, professional MS degree program is available for qualified students who are employed in industry. For detailed information, interested students should contact the Chairman of the Bioengineering Graduate Committee. The student in the Professional MS program must maintain a 3.0 QPA to remain in good standing within the program. Students who are accepted and enroll in the Professional MS program and who subsequently wish to enter the PhD Program must complete the entire PhD application process. Dual MBA/M.S. in EngineeringThe Department of Biongineering and the Katz Graduate School of Business offer a dual MBA/MS program, with the following requirements: Foundation Courses
Bioengineering Track Courses
Bioengineering Seminar
Projects Course
* The requirement of track courses implies that students would choose a specialty focus or "track" within Bioengineering, which currently consists of Biomechanics, Biosignals and Imaging, Cellular and Organ Engineering, Rehabilitation and Human Movement, Neural Engineering, Biophysics and Physiology. With the adviser's approval, students could take courses from multiple tracks that either logically fit together or helped fulfill the student's educational objectives. Certificate in Clinical Cardiovascular BioengineeringThe Certificate in Clinical Cardiovascular Bioengineering provides a curriculum for students who desire an advanced education in bioengineering and cardiovascular sciences so that they can become professional practitioners at the interface between cardiovascular technology and medical practice. The Certificate is offered by the Swanson School of Engineering and recognizes the special training and education that students have successfully completed. In most instances students enroll in the MS Bioengineering Program and, in addition to their normal master's degree requirements, take specialized courses and clinical internships to satisfy the Certificate requirements. Students are also welcome to obtain the Certificate in Clinical Cardiovascular Bioengineering in conjunction with the PhD in Bioengineering (or an engineering department MS or PhD program). For more information please contact The Katz MBA/MS Engineering Dual Degree ProgramThe MBA/Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Dual Degree Program offered by the University of Pittsburgh's Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and School of Engineering positions individuals with an undergraduate degree in engineering or the hard sciences to take a management role in a company that has a significant engineering and/or technological focus. The Katz MBA/MS Engineering Dual Degree Program |
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