Required Courses

A teaching practicum requirement is in place for the 2026 cohort as the enter their third and fourth semesters.

1. BE or Engineering courses devoted to analytical methods, modeling, experimental methods and data analysis which focus on the student concentration. Courses will be chosen in consultation with the advisor. A list of courses students have taken recently to fulfill this requirement can be found in the catalog.

2. Select 2 courses in biomedical sciences such as cell biology and/or systems physiology. Courses are chosen in consultation with advisor. A list of courses that students have taken recently to fulfill this requirement can be found in the catalog.

3. Suggested courses include:

• ENM 5020 Numerical Methods and Modeling
• ENM 5100 Foundations of Engineering Mathematics – I
• ENM 5110 Foundations of Engineering Mathematics – II
• BE 5100 Biomechanics and Biotransport

Additional math course recommendations can be found in the catalog.

4. BE 9999 Independent Study Research

may be taken as a 1:1 substitute for up to two credits of didactic classes (BE Fundamentals, Biological Science, or Statistics and Domain Math).

5. Doctoral students are expected to maintain full-time status and to enroll in BE 9999 Independent Study Research while conducting research, in year one and two in consultation with their advisor. A student should enroll in BE 9950 in year three and beyond once they advance to candidacy. A student must be enrolled in BE 9950 in their final semester.

Students Entering Fall 2025 

For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2025, please see alternative requirements.

Please be sure to discuss course selection with your thesis advisor, the Bioengineering Graduate Group Chair or the Associate Director of Graduate Programs.  All courses must be graduate level and meet the requirements of the program. Courses should be chosen in consultation with the advisor.

Below are requirements for students entering prior to Fall 2025.  For students matriculating in Fall 2025 and beyond please see new requirements.

Please be sure to discuss course selection with your thesis advisor, the Bioengineering Graduate Group Chair or the Associate Director of Graduate Programs.  All courses must be graduate level and meet the requirements of the program. Courses should be chosen in consultation with the advisor.

• 3 course units in Bioengineering Fundamentals
  Bioengineering and Engineering courses devoted to analytical methods, modeling as well as experimental methods and data analysis or any grad level Bioengineering course. These courses should be chosen in consultation with the advisor, focusing on the concentration.
• 2 course units in Mathematics
  Suggested courses include: ENM 5100, 5110, ENM 5020, BE 5100
• 2 course units in Biological Science Many students take one course in cell biology and one course in systems physiology to broaden the student’s biological background and emphasize the quantitative aspects of living systems.
• 2 Research Discipline Specific Electives
• Bioengineering Seminar
  A minimum of 2 semesters is required (BE 6990) (0cu each), usually in the first year. Learn more about the Bioengineering Seminar.
• 2 semesters of Bioengineering Soft Skills course for new students (BE 5730) (.5cu each)
• BE PHD Independent Study, Balance of University Requirements BE 9999

TOTAL: 9 courses, EAS 9000- RCR, 2 seminars BE 6990 and 2 semesters of BE Soft Skills Course BE 5730