Certificate in Global Biomedical Engineering

Program Overview

This certificate program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of global biomedical engineering, focusing on cross-cultural competence, international communication, and addressing challenges faced by developing countries. Through a combination of coursework and international experiences, students develop skills to navigate the complexities of biomedical engineering in a global context. The program emphasizes the broader societal impacts of engineering solutions and empowers students to pursue careers that span the globe.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This certificate program focuses on global biomedical engineering, encompassing themes like cross-cultural competence, international communication, challenges faced by developing countries, regulatory affairs, and quality standards in both the U.S. and abroad.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

Discuss cross-cultural competence in the biomedical engineering field:

This includes understanding social, political, and economic differences in areas like medical device design, regulation, technology transfer, and ethics.

Other:

• Program Requirements: The program requires a total of 9 credits.
• Required Course: BIOM 304 Global Challenges and Collaborations in BME (3 credits)
• Required International Experience: Minimum of 1 credit.
• International Experience Options:
• BIOM 350A Study Abroad - Ecuador: Prosthetics
• BIOM 495 Independent Study (1 credit) - Must be approved with a Global BME focus.
• Elective Courses (5 credits): Students can choose from a variety of courses to fulfill the remaining 5 credits, including:
• ANTH 416 Gender, Culture, and Health
• GES 450 Global Sustainability and Health
• GR 305 Geography of Global Health
• HES 345 Population Health and Disease Prevention
• LSPA 340 Spanish for Animal Health and Care Fields
• LSPA 346 Spanish for Health Care
• SPCM 434 Intercultural Communication