TTU will accept 6 hours earned for the MD toward the completion of an MS Bioengineering as mutually agreed upon by TTU and TTUHSC. TTUHSC SOM will not accept transfer credits in this program.

Difference from MS Bio-engineering program is 6 credits is being transferred from TTUHSC.

Remaining 24 credits must be taken at TTU. 12 credits of core and math requirements. Remaining 12 will be 6 elective credits (2 courses) and 6 research for Thesis Option and 12 elective credits (4 courses including ENGR 6330 Master Report Course) for non-thesis option.

MD/E students primarily take the Engineering Classes during Summer semesters.

 

Some Facts about bioengineering

• Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers have an average Annual Wage of $101,020  (bls.gov)
• They have a faster than Average Growth rate of 10%.  (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/biomedical-engineers.htm)
• Texas is one of the top 3 states with the highest employment level in Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers. (https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes172031.htm#st)
• Biomedical Engineers rank #1 in Best Engineering Jobs according to USNews (https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/biomedical-engineer)

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