Biomedical PhD Curriculum

Biomedical engineering is a field that employs quantitative methods in physics, chemistry and biology to develop innovative medical technologies. At CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, we draw from our strengths in biomechanic (the application of classical and quantum mechanics to analyze biological systems) and product design to tackle current and emerging medical challenges, including those in areas of biomaterials, tissue engineering, imaging and theranostics.

Course Guidance

In addition to PhD requirements, no specific course is required for this research area. The courses below are intended to provide guidance on typical course options for students interested in Biomedical.

Recommended

  • MCEN 5021 Fluid Dynamics
  • MCEN 5022 Thermodynamics
  • MCEN 5023 SolidMechanics
  • MCEN 5024Materials Chemistry
  • MCEN 5040Methods of Engineering Analysis 2
  • MCEN 5042 Heat Transfer
  • MCEN 5117 Anatomy & Physiology

Specialized Courses/Electives

  • MCEN 5898 Independent Study (3-6 credits total)
  • MCEN 5055 Advanced Product Design
  • MCEN 5064 Soft Machines
  • MCEN 5065 Graduate Design 1
  • MCEN 5075 Graduate Design 2
  • MCEN 5117 Anatomy & Phys for Engin I
  • MCEN 5127 Biomedical Ultrasound
  • MCEN 5137 Anatomy & Phys for Engin II
  • MCEN 5154 Biomembranes & Biocolloids
  • MCEN 5228 Biomechanics
  • MCEN 5228 Biomimetic Materials
  • MCEN 5228 Cells, Molecules and Tissues
  • MCEN 5228 Materials in Medicine
  • MCEN 5228 Mechanics of Soft Matter
  • MCEN 5228 Mechanobiology
  • MCEN 5228 Medical Device Design
  • MCEN 5228 Micro/Nano/Bio
  • MCEN 5228 Surface Forces in Biology
  • MCEN 6228 Microfluidics for Biomedical Applications
  • CHEN 5085 Biomaterials
  • ECEN 5011 Biologically Engineered Control Systems
  • ECEN 5011 Design of Medical Devices
  • MCDB 6440 Molecular Bio & Micro/Nano-Scale Engineering
  • ASEN 5016 Space Life Sciences
  • ASEN 5506 Bioastronautics Sem (1 credit)
  • ASEN 6506 Bioatronautics Sem (presentation, 2 Credits)
  • CHEN 5128 Applied Stats in R&D
  • IPHY 5730 Motor Control
  • IPHY 5800 Adv Stats and Res Methods
  • IPHY 6010 Physiology of Aging
  • IPHY 6650 Cellular Cardiovascular Physiology
  • IPHY 6660 Locomotion Energetics and Biomechanics