Program Overview
The
graduate curriculum in biomedical engineering employs the same three tracks
that compose the undergraduate curriculum: biomechanics, cell and tissue
engineering, and biomedical imaging. Initial graduate study in biomedical
engineering is designed to expand the student’s undergraduate preparation in
the direction of the track chosen. In addition, sufficient knowledge is
acquired in other areas to facilitate broad appreciation of problems and
effective collaboration with specialists from other scientific, medical, and
engineering disciplines.
We have comprehensive programs for both master's and doctoral graduate students. Our popular master’s-to-Ph.D. program allows students to complete the requirements of a master’s degree and then convert to the Ph.D. track upon successfully passing a qualifying examination. We also have a growing number of M.D./Ph.D. students, who combine their medical education with research programs in Biomedical Engineering.
Comprehensive details of the graduate program
and courses can be found at
http://www.engineering.columbia.edu/bulletin/dept/bioe.php?tab=gradreqs