Biomedical Engineering

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Scientific and technological advances in biomedicine have played a major role in the Emerging of biology as a core scientific decline. This tremendous spurt of technological activity, especially as it pertains to medicine, has lead to the emergence of a new interdisciplinary field - bioengineering. Bioengineering can be defined as the application of engineering concepts, methods, and techniques to biology and medicine. It is intended to bridge the gap between the life sciences and physical sciences. Hofstra University offers a fully accredited Engineering Science Degree with a specialization in Bioengineering. The curriculum at Hofstra combines life sciences and engineering concepts, to adequately prepare each student with the analytical methods required for a comprehensive understanding of their subject, in order to meet the challenges of the profession. Investigation of fundamental physiological processes using engineering methodology requires a broad background in basic engineering, sciences, and mathematics. The major thrust of the program is in the area of biomaterials, biomechanics, biomedical instrumentation, cardiovascular dynamics, and tissue engineering. The program requires successful completion of 137 semester hours, of which at least 26 hours must be earned in the specialization.

By promoting interdisciplanary research and training among engineering, biology and medicine students are prepared to improve the health and quality of human life. Students enrolled in this program may pursue career opportunities in government on either the regulatory or public sector, private research institutions, engineering and/or medical consulting firms, and industry. Others may continue their formal education in engineering, medicine, dentistry, and law.

Degree Requirements

B.E. Major in Engineering Science
Biomedical Option
This program reflects the need within a broad-based engineering curriculum for a diversity of offerings reflecting the diversity of careers in the engineering field today. Engineering today encompasses many new technologies, but the core educational requirements remain a thorough grounding in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering sciences and design. The Engineering Science degree then allows students to specialize in one of three options: biomedical, civil, or environmental.

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Biomedical Engineering Information Servers

BMEnet, sponsored by the Whitaker Foundation
MedWed: Biomedical Internet resources
WWW Virtual Library in Medicine, Physiologyand Biophysics, and Biotechnology.
TradeWave Galaxy: Biomedical Engineering
Biomechanics World Wide

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