Department Overview

N107 William H. Foege Building

Bioengineering encompasses a wide range of activities in which the disciplines of engineering and biological or medical science intersect. Such multidisciplinary endeavors are yielding new discoveries and major advances that are revolutionizing the healthcare system. The Department of Bioengineering, housed jointly in the School of Medicine and the College of Engineering, provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program of education and research and is recognized as a leading bioengineering program in the world. Major areas of research and education include biomaterials and regenerative medicine, molecular and cellular engineering, technology for expanding access to healthcare, instrumentation, imaging and image-guided therapy, and systems, synthetic, and quantitative biology.

Adviser N107 William H. Foege Building, Box 355061 (206) 685-2000 bioeng@uw.edu depts.washington.edu/bioe/programs/bachelors/bs.html

The Bioengineering program offers the following programs of study:

Suggested First- and Second-Year College Courses: CHEM 142, CHEM 152, and CHEM 162; CSE 142, English composition, MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126, PHYS 121.

Admission is competitive. Students may be admitted at three different points. Consult the department's website for more information.

Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering Option (NME): Admission to the NME option for bioengineering majors is by self-selection and normally occurs in winter quarter of the junior year, upon completion of all bioengineering prerequisites and formal admission to the BS bioengineering major. Students applying for the NME option should indicate that interest on their bioengineering major application and discuss their interests/background in their application personal statement.

Students follow requirements in effect at time of entry into the department. 180 credits as follows:

General Education Requirements (105 credits):

Major Requirements (75 credits):

Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering Option Requirements (77 credits):

Of Special Note: Courses on technology commercialization are available to seniors.

Graduate Program Coordinator N107 William H. Foege Building, Box 355061 (206) 685-2000 bioeng@uw.edu

The Department of Bioengineering offers programs of study which lead to the Master of Science (MS), the Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering (PHARBE), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.

The Master of Science degree program provides breadth of knowledge of engineering, biology, and medicine, and depth of knowledge in a particular research area. The degree prepares students for careers in academic, industrial, or hospital environments.

All application materials must be received in the appropriate office by the deadline. International applications are due by December 1; domestic applications are due by December 15. Late and/or incomplete applications are not reviewed. Required application items include:

More information about the application is online at depts.washington.edu/bioe/education/prospective/educ_prospective.html. Materials sent in addition to those listed above are considered non-essential and do not enhance the application.

Applicants are expected to have the following courses as part of their undergraduate education: ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, signal analysis, probability theory and statistics, programming, electrical engineering and physics, chemistry, materials science, rate processes and mathematics, and cell and molecular biology. Admitted students must be knowledgeable of these topics prior to entrance to the MS program.

Course requirements for the MS in Bioengineering are detailed below. All core and elective courses must be taken for a numerical grade. Students must complete a one-quarter teaching assistantship. The timing of the teaching assistantship is decided in consultation with the department and the faculty adviser.

Note: A single course may not count for two separate requirements.

36 credits as follows:

The Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering (PHARBE) program is an evening degree program designed to enable working local engineers, scientists, researchers, and professionals in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and related industries to explore advanced education in the areas of molecular and cellular biology, drug discovery and design, pharmaceutics, and translational pharmaceutics. Professionals may also complete three certificate programs without applying for degree status.

Minimum 40 credits, with a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA, as follows:

The objective of the PhD program is to train individuals for careers in bioengineering research and teaching. The program has three major objectives: (1) breadth of knowledge about engineering, biology, medicine, and the interdisciplinary interface between these different fields; (2) depth of knowledge and expertise in a particular scientific specialty; (3) demonstrated independence as a bioengineering researcher. These objectives are fulfilled through a combination of educational and research experiences. The program is rigorous but maintains flexibility to accommodate qualified students from diverse academic backgrounds. Entrance to the PhD program does not require prior completion of the MS degree and may be made directly after the BS An optional dual PhD degree in bioengineering and nanotechnology is available; see http://www.nano.washington.edu for more information.

See the application process detailed in the MS section.

While it is not required to complete an MS degree before beginning the PhD, every graduate student is expected to have the following courses as part of her or his undergraduate education: ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, signal analysis, probability theory and statistics, programming, electrical engineering and physics, chemistry, materials science, processes and mathematics, and cell and molecular biology. Admitted students must be knowledgeable of these topics prior to entrance to the PhD program.

90 credits, to include:

Students must complete a one-quarter teaching assistantship. The timing of the teaching assistantship is decided in consultation with the department and the faculty adviser.

All core and elective courses must be taken for a numerical grade. A single course may not count for two separate requirements. Required courses include:

Ordinarily, a student progressing well follows this schedule:

A Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) exists for the support of individuals interested in coordinated graduate school/medical school study leading to both the MD and PhD degrees. Students entering this highly competitive program are given an opportunity to pursue a flexible, combined course of study and research. Early inquiry is essential for this option. Contact the MSTP office at (206) 685-0762.

As the department is established within the College of Engineering and the School of Medicine, bioengineering students have access to all engineering and health science departments and facilities. A wide range of technologies and virtually all aspects of biomedical research tools are available.

Financial support is available to qualified graduate students in the form of traineeships, fellowships, and teaching and research assistantships. Funding is derived from federal research and training programs, the Graduate School Fund for Excellence and Innovation, and programs sponsored by private agencies. Questions regarding financial support may be directed to the adviser.

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