What is Bioengineering?

The Bioengineering program produces graduates who will fill positions in research and development in the field of biomedical engineering or who will pursue further higher studies. According to the National Institutes of Health,

"Biomedical engineering [bioengineering] integrates physical, chemical, mathematical, and computational sciences and engineering principles to study biology, medicine, behavior, and health. It advances fundamental concepts, creates knowledge from the molecular to the organ systems levels, and develops innovative biologies, materials, processes, implants, devices, and informatics approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, for patient rehabilitation, and for improving health."

Fields of specialization for Texas Tech graduates can include bioinstrumentation, bioinformatics, bio-materials, biomechanics, biochemistry, biomedical imaging, and occupational bio-ergonomics. Graduates may seek employment on the research staffs of pharmaceuticals, medical device and consumer product companies, engineering schools, medical schools, hospitals, and government agencies. 

Why Study at Texas Tech?

The Whitacre College of Engineering offers an interdisciplinary Master of Science in Bioengineering. The program is designed for highly-multidisciplinary graduate education and research which provides students with an opportunity to take courses in four or five departments, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, and Mathematics and Statistics. This approach fosters a significant and in-depth exposure of students to various engineering fields with a concentration on bioengineering applications.

Each student selects courses from a variety of departments that concentrate on topics central to his or her area of interest.

Degree Programs

• MS in Bioengineering
• Medicine and Engineering (MD&E): Dual Degree MD and MS in Bioengineering
• Accelerated BS/MS Program (Undergraduate students apply during their third year.)

Special Cases

Any student who does not have an undergraduate degree in engineering is considered a special case. To provide the student with a solid program and to ensure that the student has the necessary background knowledge to successfully complete the program, the following courses are required:

Principles of Chemistry I  (TTU CHEM 1307)
Principles of Physics I (Calculus-based) (TTU PHYS 1408)
Calculus with Applications I, II, & III (TTU MATH 1451, 1452, & 2450)
Differential Equations (TTU MATH 3354)

Note: TTU Course Numbers are provided for your reference. These courses may also be taken at TTU or at a local university or community college. Transcripts must be included with your graduate application.

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For potential areas of bioengineering-related research and study,
there are many faculty members who are associated with the program.

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For academic advising, please contact:

Jerry "JT" Trevino
Academic Admin Coordinator
jerry.t.trevino@ttu.edu
806.834.6788
Office: MERC 025E

If you have questions about the Distance Learning (online) option of the Bioengineering program, please contact:

Liz Beaty
Director, Distance Learning
liz.beaty@ttu.edu
806.834.0138

For more information, please contact:

Changzhi Li, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs, Professor
changzhi.li@ttu.edu
806.834.8682 

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