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    Dec 11, 2024  
2020-2021 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Minor: Biomedical Engineering


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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 19

GPA requirements to earn minor: 2.0

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: No grades below C-.

Contact Information: Mohsen Shahinpoor, Professor and Chair, 219 Boardman Hall, 207-581-2143, mohsen.shahinpoor@maine.edu


The curriculum seeks to introduce engineering students to the growing applications of engineering in the field of biomedical engineering. This minor is important for students who want to get involved with applications of engineering tools to medicine and surgery and especially in connection with robotic surgery and medical implants. The future job prospects look great in connection with these disciplines.

Lecture/Laboratory Course Pairs


 The student must select one of the following lecture/laboratory course pairs (4-5 cr.):

Optional Courses (minimum 6 credit hours)


 

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