Bme duke handbook

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AP credit can not be used in lieu of Biology L. Thus, students need to check their academic information every semester before making an appointment. List of Approved Life Science elective Courses ……………… List of Approved Physiology Courses ………………………………… It covers the program mission, educational objectives, major requirements, dual major options, and course requirements for students planning to apply for medical school, and research opportunities. In addition, BME is the most popular major in the Pratt School of Engineering and one of the most popular undergraduate majors in the University.

The student population is diverse both geographically and culturally, and is a cross-section of the very best students in the nation and from around the world. The training in the program emphasizes research and project-based learning which prepares our students with the necessary skills for successful entry into industry and professional schools e. The members of the BME department associated with the undergraduate program are: Director of Undergraduate Studies Professor Patrick Wolf FCIEMAS Tel: Email: [email protected] Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies Professor Aura Gimm Engineering Annex Tel: Email: [email protected] Staff Assistant for the Undergraduate Program Susan Story Hudson Hall Tel: Email: [email protected] Mission The general mission of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, as part of Duke University, is to i prepare our students for lives of skilled and ethical service to their communities by creating a free and open learning environment that fosters their intellectual growth, ii advance the frontiers of scientific inquiry, and iii contribute with distinction to the international community of scholarship.

As biomedical engineers, our unique mission is to a create enabling technologies for the improvement of human health and health care and b create new knowledge at the interface between engineering and biomedical science. We work closely with biologists and clinicians to identify important problems that impact human health and solve them using our technical expertise.

We engage motivated and talented students in the classroom, laboratory, and clinic, imparting to them the spirit of our mission as we prepare them for future careers as effective, knowledgeable, and ethical leaders in corporate, professional, and academic communities.

Version F10 4 Program Objectives We expect that graduates of our program are prepared: I to be leaders in biomedical engineering or related areas in industry, academia, and medicine II to undergo intellectual growth, and to be effective in free and open inquiry III to engage in life long learning and receive advanced degrees or training for professional advancement IV to utilize experience integrating mathematics, engineering, life science, and design to address complex problems V to understand the social and ethical implications of their work The outcomes from the BME program at Duke University are characterized by the following capabilities of our students: 1 Apply mathematics, science, and modern engineering tools to identify and solve problems at the interface between engineering and biology.

In addition, the Pratt School of Engineering has requirements for all engineering students. To meet these constraints, the Department of Biomedical Engineering has developed specific requirements for undergraduate students. Samples of curricula for students with different BME-related major choices are provided in Tables In summary, BME students need to take the following courses.

The second course can be selected from Table 7. AP credit Chemistry 19 is accepted in place of Chemistry 21L. AP credits are accepted in place of the physics requirements Physics C Exams on mechanics for Physics 61L and electricity and magnetism for Physics 62L, respectively.

If students use AP credits for both courses, they must take Physics 63 or Physics AP credits can be used for Math 31 and 32, although it is recommend that AP credit be used only for Math Transfer credits are examined on an individual basis.

In addition, the total number of math and natural science courses taken at Duke plus the number of AP credits for these courses must be 9. For matriculating classes If students are advised by the math department to skip any of the math courses listed above, they must replace those courses with additional Math not Stat courses approved by the BME DUS.

All BME single and dual majors must take Stat with the exception of students with second major or a minor in mathematics; these students may take both Math and in lieu of Stat see note above. One Undergraduate Writing Course — Writing 20 is required. More than thirty BME electives have been developed, but the courses offered in any given semester depend on the availability of faculty.

The number of BME electives that the students need to take depends on their major choices see Tables See Table 9 for the current list of Area Electives.

Unrestricted Electives — At most, two unrestricted elective course credits will be counted. The final number is dependent on the major choice see Tables These courses will NOT be offered in the Fall semester so you will not be able to graduate on time if you do not take these courses in this semester. Students studying abroad should plan to go abroad in the Fall semester of their junior year. To insure depth in at least one area of Biomedical Engineering, you must take three classes in that area One core class and two area elective classes.

In the Spring semester of your Junior year, you will take the Core classes for two of these areas. The Area Core classes are listed above. In your senior year you must take two electives from one of the two Areas you selected as a Junior. Table 9 lists the approved electives for each Area. These can include the Area Core classes you did not take as a junior.

Independent Study and Pratt Fellow Program Independent study is an integral and immensely popular component of the undergraduate education at Duke. Up to two such courses during junior and senior years only can be counted as BME electives BME , depending on the choice of major. A research experience can be achieved in one of three ways. The second mechanism is to undertake an Independent Study with a non-BME faculty member for instance a clinician.

In such cases, the project must be sponsored by a BME faculty member. The sponsor is responsible for evaluating the quality of project and the performance of student. Version F10 8 BME students, who have final grade point average of 3. All students, who graduate in December and want to apply for Graduation with Distinction, should present the research project in the symposium held in April in the year prior to graduation. Preparation for Medical School While the following information is thought to be correct, students should use the Health Professions Advising HPA at Duke as their primary source for Medical School requirements and advice.

Some courses can be used to satisfy the requirements for both the BME major and the entrance to medical and dental schools. They include: 1. Writing 20 and an English or Literature course. Biology 25L not offered starting Fall or Biology L satisfies one of the two biology requirements. However, students who receive AP credit, Biology 19, in place of Biology 25L, will still need to take two biology courses with labs or one biology course with a lab plus another biology course without a lab.

In the latter situation, students need to take BME L or L since its lab portion has been accepted as one of the biology lab requirements by most medical and dental schools. Students planning to attend medical and dental schools should also consult with their advisors about course planning. Some students find it is easier to complete all of their MCAT related courses prior to the summer between their sophomore and junior year. This allows the MCAT to be taken in the summer.

Moving the exam to the summer permits more preparation time. The center provides advices to students planning careers in health Version F10 9 professions and also information on application process, degree requirements, research and volunteer opportunities. For these students, the required courses are listed in Tables Opportunities also exist for students with AP credits to combine the BME major with a second major, minor, or certificate from the Trinity College.

This resource is updated yearly. Download Handbook. To add depth, focus and career preparation to their Duke BME degrees, our students may also pursue:.

With advance preparation, students may also undertake a second major or a minor in any fields offered by Duke. To do it, they can use unrestricted electives to take specific courses in these fields. Duke offers a range of certificate programs for undergraduates.

Click below to browse certificate program lists within the:. First-year students having questions about BME program that cannot be answered by their advisers can make an appointment with a BME Advising Consultant. A consultant can answer questions about BME requirements and help students plan their course sequence. However, the consultant does not replace a designated adviser. Students still must meet with their advisers to receive registration clearance.