Biomedical Engineering, Ph.D. - University of S

The University of South Carolina's Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. program combines engineering principles with medical and biological sciences to develop expertise in creating and refining medical processes and products. Through interdisciplinary research, elective courses, and hands-on experiences, students gain a solid foundation in engineering, biology, and medicine. The program focuses on preparing graduates for careers in research, design engineering, and entrepreneurial ventures within the biomedical field.

Program Outline

Biomedical Engineering, Ph.D. - University of South Carolina

Degree Overview:

Interdisciplinary Focus: Combines engineering skills with medical and biological sciences.
Objective: Develop expertise in quantitative methods in biology and medicine to explore and create new medical processes and products.
Program Highlights:
Interdisciplinary Research:
Educational Electives: Choose from technical and engineering electives, including Tissue Engineering or Modeling and AI.
Campus Connections: Strong connections to the medical school and other related science and engineering departments.
Study Focus: Gain a thorough foundation in mathematics, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, anatomy, physiology, and different engineering disciplines.
Hands-on Experience: Includes laboratory and design experience, research opportunities directed by experts in chemistry, biology, medicine, and engineering.

Careers:

Potential Careers:
Scientist
Research Engineer
Design Engineer
Clinical Engineer
Product Manager
Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Salesperson
Workplace Settings:
Research and Development
Education
Hospitals
Government Agencies
Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industry

Other:

Student Experience: "Biomedical engineering is a unique discipline that has provided me with dedicated and ambitious peers and friends, and the professors have become mentors and role models."
Lauren Speck