Graduate Certificate in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Program Overview
This 12-credit graduate certificate program in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering equips students with specialized knowledge in materials, their properties, and applications in biomedical and biotechnology. Students select three courses from a range of offerings, including Cell and Tissue Engineering, Materials Engineering, Structure and Function of Biomaterials, and Bio-Inspired Surfaces. The program is designed for engineering professionals and individuals from other disciplines seeking to advance their understanding in this field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This graduate certificate program is designed to provide specialized training in biomaterials and tissue engineering for biomedical engineering students, engineering professionals, and individuals from other disciplines. Students will gain knowledge of biomaterials used in medical devices, analyze the functionalities of various biological species in tissue engineering, and identify suitable materials for biological engineering purposes.
Other:
- Program Duration: The program requires a total of 12 credit hours.
- Course Requirements: The program consists of four courses:
- BIOM 570/MECH 570 Bioengineering (3 credits)
- Three courses selected from the following:
- BIOM 525/MECH 525 Cell and Tissue Engineering
- BIOM 531/MECH 531 Materials Engineering
- BIOM 573/MECH 573 Structure and Function of Biomaterials
- BIOM 574/MECH 574 Bio-Inspired Surfaces
- Course Sharing: This certificate may share courses with other graduate certificates. Students can earn multiple certificates, but a course can only be counted towards one certificate.
- Effective Date: The program requirements are effective Fall 2020. Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.