Prior to commencing coursework at Tulane, an entering graduate student will prepare a proposed curriculum in conjunction with his/her advisor. Prior to receiving the Master's degree, the student must present evidence of having completed the following courses, either at Tulane or at his/her undergraduate institution:
Courses normally taken as an Undergraduate (numbers in parentheses are Tulane courses satisfying each requirement)
Program for Students without an Engineering Degree
A special program has been developed for those with a B.S. or B.A. in a non-engineering discipline who wish to earn a degree in Biomedical Engineering. The entrance requirements are:
The program normally takes at least two years as follows:
First Year: The student enrolls in the undergraduate division of the School of Science and Engineering as a non-degree-seeking student. The courses taken during the first year are typically the following, although the specific selection may be tailored to the student's background if some of the following have already been satisfied:
Fall SemesterSpring Semester
These courses do not count for credit towards a graduate degree. Academic performance in these courses determines whether the student is admitted to the undergraduate or graduate division at the beginning of the second year.
Second Year: Students who complete the courses listed above with a grade point average of 3.00 or better may transfer into the BME Graduate Program. During the first semester of the second year, the student must pass BMEN 344, Biofluid Mechanics, which does not count for graduate credit. Students who complete the courses listed above with a grade point average of less than 3.00 are given the option to apply to the undergraduate division of the School of Science and Engineering to complete the Bachelor's degree as a transfer student.