Program Overview

Introduction to the Joint Program

The University of Texas at Dallas offers an innovative biomedical engineering program in collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center. This joint program presents students with unique opportunities to engage in research that bridges basic science and clinical applications while also participating in developing cutting-edge technology companies. This partnership equips students with valuable skills in medicine and biomedical engineering, fostering advancements in healthcare innovation.

Degree Requirements

To obtain a joint degree from both The University of Texas at Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center, students must complete a minimum of one-third of the UT Southwestern biomedical engineering credit hours. This amounts to 25 credit hours for the PhD program and 11 credit hours for the MS program. These requirements can be fulfilled through research credits or organized coursework provided by UT Southwestern.

Enrollment and Credit Hours

International students are permitted to enroll in a maximum of four credit hours at UTSW during a long semester, while domestic students can take up to eight credit hours. Additionally, all students must be registered for at least one credit hour at UTD in each semester they are concurrently enrolled.

Research Areas and Faculty

The program encompasses various research areas, including:

• Biomechanics: Led by faculty members such as Victor Varner, Associate Professor; Jacopo Ferruzzi, Assistant Professor; and Kristin Miller, Associate Professor.
• Biomaterials: With faculty members including David Schmidtke, Professor and Associate Joint Program Chair; and Caroline Jones, Assistant Professor.

Graduate Advisor

For questions about the Joint Program, students can consult with the designated graduate advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Access to TI BMES: Yes, The University of Texas at Dallas offers a free shuttle service from TI BMES to the Texas Instruments campus.
• Enrollment in the Joint Graduate Program: Current UT Dallas or UT Southwestern graduate students are automatically enrolled in the joint program and do not need to take additional action to enroll, only to register for individual courses.

Program Overview

The joint program between UT Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in biomedical engineering, combining the strengths of both institutions to foster innovation and advancement in the field.