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Biomaterials specialization
The Biomaterials program is appropriate for MSE students with an interest in medicine or biomedical engineering. Advancements in the biomedical field are directly related to the advanced materials used for implants, tissue engineering, and drug delivery systems.
Biomaterials curriculum
Students in the Biomaterials specialization will take the following courses:
Major courses:
MSE 642 Polymer Science and Engineering
MSE 644 Composite Materials
MSE 645 Materials in Medicine I
MSE 646 Materials in Medicine II
MSE 662 Corrosion
MSE 649 Biomaterials Lab
One additional non-core 600 level or higher MSE lecture course.
Technical electives:
Biology 113
Chemistry 231
EEOB 415
One course, totaling at least 3 credit hours, in accord with the Technical Elective guidelines.
Download the Specialization Options/Technical Elective guidelines (PDF, 154K)
Students pursuing a minor in Biomedical Engineering along with the Biomaterials specialization will be able to double-count up to 10 hours of requirements. Students should e-mail the MSE Undergraduate Advisor, phone 292-3145, or stop by 477 Watts Hall to discuss this option.
Biomaterials curriculum checklist
Download the Biomaterials curriculum checklist (PDF, 80K) Listing which details all courses necessary to earn a Bachelor's degree in MSE with a Biomaterials specialization.
Specialization Application form
Specialization Application forms are due before the start of the last quarter of the Junior year (i.e., typically by the end of Winter quarter of Junior year).
Download Specialization Application (PDF, 88K)
Please read through the Specialization Application, complete the form, and obtain the required faculty advisor signature. The student should then schedule an appointment with the MSE Undergraduate Advisor to review the application. Students may e-mail the MSE Undergraduate Advisor, phone 292-3145, or stop by 477 Watts Hall to set up this appointment.
Career paths:
Students who have completed the Biomaterials specialization have gone on to a number of different areas. Destinations have included MSE graduate programs, Medical School, Biomedical Engineering graduate programs, and Law School, as well as more "traditional" MSE destinations with metals companies.
