Title :
An accelerated 4-year bachelors/masters degree program in biomedical engineering
Author :
Horch, K.W. ; Christensen, D.A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Bioeng., Utah Univ., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Abstract :
In response to the need for providing advanced engineering education in a shorter time period than is currently possible by traditional curricula, we have created an Accelerated Dual Degree program in biomedical engineering. The purpose of this pilot program is to attract the brightest students, get them involved in a research project at an early stage, and provide them with an intensive four-year educational program built around a cohort environment. Upon completion of the program, the students will receive a BS degree in biomedical engineering and an MS degree in bioengineering.
Keywords :
biomedical education; educational courses; 4 y; BS degree in biomedical engineering; MS degree in bioengineering; accelerated 4-year bachelors/masters degree program; accelerated dual degree program; brightest students; cohort environment; intensive four-year educational program; pilot program; research project; traditional curricula; Acceleration; Biomedical engineering; Chemistry; Cities and towns; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Engineering education; Engineering profession; Physics; Telephony;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 2002. 24th Annual Conference and the Annual Fall Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society EMBS/BMES Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the Second Joint
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7612-9
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2002.1053475