Program of Study for the Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering
(Entering Class of Fall 2006)
Year One (BME Core)
The first year of graduate study is designed to arm you with the fundamental principles necessary to biomedical engineering. The courses are designed to be taken in a set sequence for optimal learning. During the course of your first year, you will be required to complete the screening exam for each course listed (minus BME 533) at the end of each semester. Additionally, you will have to give an oral presentation at the end of of your first year. Please see the
Screening Exam page for more information.
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Fall Semester
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Required Courses
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Units
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BME 502
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Advanced Studies of the Nervous System
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4
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BME 505aL
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Laboratory Projects in Biomedical Engineering
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4
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BME 513
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Signal and Systems Analysis
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3
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1
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Total Units
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12
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Spring Semester
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Required Courses
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Units
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4
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BME 505bL
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Laboratory Projects in Biomedical Engineering
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4
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3
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BME 533
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Seminar in Bioengineering
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1
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Total Units
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12
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Year Two (Tracks)
The second year of graduate study allows you to focus on a specific area or study in biomedical engineering. At the University of Southern California, we offer three pre-set tracks (Neuroengineering, Bio-systems and Signals, and Device and Diagnostic Technologies). These tracks are based on the strengths of our faculty and goals of our program. If you wish to divert from one of these pre-established tracks, please consult the Graduate Affairs Coordinator for more information.
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Neuroengineering Track
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Units
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BME 533
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Seminar in Bioengineering
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1
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3
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BME 552
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Neural Implant Engineering
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3
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BME 620L
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Applied Electrophysiology
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4
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BME 675
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Computational Vision
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3
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Elective(s)
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Consult Graduate Advisor
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9-12
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Bio-systems and Signals Track
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Units
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BME 533
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Seminar in Bioengineering
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1
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BME 523
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Measurement and Processing of Biological Signals
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3
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BME 650
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Biomedical Measurement and Instrumentation
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3
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BME 680
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Modeling and Simulation of Physiological Systems
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3
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Device and Diagnostic Technologies Track
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Units
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BME 533
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Seminar in Bioengineering
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1
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BME 551
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Introduction to Bio-MEMS and Nanotechnology
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3
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BME 620L
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Applied Electrophysiology
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4
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BME 650
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Biomedical Measurement and Instrumentation
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3
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Elective
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Consult Graduate Advisor
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3-4
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Years Three and Four (Research and Dissertation)
The third and fourth year of graduate study allows you to focus on a research area/topic to explore and develop for your dissertation. By the end of your third year, you should be able to take the Qualifying Exam. After passing the Qualifying Exam, you are eligible to take coursework for your dissertation. You must take at least BME 794ab for a total of 4 units.
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Research
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BME 790
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Directed Research
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1-12
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Dissertation
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BME 794abcdz
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Doctoral Dissertation
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2-2-2-2-0
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Years Five and Beyond
If you have not completed your research and dissertation by the end of the fourth year, please communicate with the Graduate Student Affairs Coordinator for more information.
