Foundations of Biomechanics, Microcredential

Program Overview

Through three courses, students develop foundational abilities in analyzing body forces and understanding their effects. The program aims to prepare individuals for careers in biomedical engineering, particularly in areas like orthopaedics, prosthetics, and orthotics design.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Saint Louis University's Foundations of Biomechanics Microcredential is a three-course sequence designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of biomechanics, a critical field within biomedical engineering.

• Develop the foundational ability to analyze forces acting on a body or tissue.
• Gain an understanding of how to interpret the effects of forces applied to a body or tissue.

Assessment:

• Student artifacts throughout each of the courses in the sequence will be assessed to evaluate the achievement of program objectives.

Other:

• The program is open to both current Saint Louis University students and non-Saint Louis University students.
• A minimum grade of "C" is required for undergraduate courses and a minimum grade of "B" is required for post-baccalaureate/graduate courses.
• Students who do not achieve the requisite grade will be allowed to repeat the course one time.
• If a student fails to achieve the necessary grade after one repeat attempt, they will be dismissed from the microcredential.