The College of Engineering at San Jose State University (SJSU) has initiated a graduate level interdisciplinary curriculum in Biomedical Devices, as a Concentration Area within the Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) Program.
The curriculum was developed in close consultation with industry professionals, and builds upon the existing strengths of SJSU’s College of Engineering. It is designed to provide both breadth and depth. The 30 semester credit hours program includes the MSE Core that provides breadth and the concentration area core, electives and thesis or project that provide depth. Three new courses have been developed. Other existing courses have been revised to make them relevant to the needs of the biomedical device industry.
The program has been designed to (a) educate students with background in engineering and the sciences and prepare them to enter the biomedical devices industry, and (b) provide engineers in the biomedical devices industry with continued education and professional development. Classes are scheduled for the late afternoon or early evening, to facilitate attendance by working professionals.
Proactive advising and mentoring is provided by the Concentration Area Coordinator to ensure that classes are taken in the correct sequence and that the student’s educational experience at SJSU will be a rewarding one.
Current projections predict significant growth in the biotechnology industry sector worldwide, with the ensuing demand for a well-educated and trained workforce capable of fueling both basic research and product and process development.
Biomedical devices are a critical part of the improved health maintenance capabilities being developed. This is an inherently interdisciplinary field that encompasses several fields of engineering such as materials science and metallurgy, mechanical engineering and design, electrical engineering and signal processing, and ergonomics, in addition to biology and biochemistry.
What is the Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) Program?
The MSE Program was initiated to facilitate interdisciplinary education at the graduate level. Further information on the MSE Program can be found at http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/ges/
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