Biomedical Engineering Combined B.S.-M.S.
Degrees
- Prepare for success in the fastest-growing health field.
- Earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in only five
years.
- Develop practical science, engineering, and medical
skills.
An articulation agreement program of St. John's University and
NYU-Poly.
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineers apply engineering principles and
techniques to the medical field. With a strong foundation in the
biological sciences and engineering, biomedical engineers develop
medical instruments, prostheses, diagnostic devices, medical
computer systems, joint and valve replacements, and numerous other
inventions that are revolutionizing health care.
You can prepare for this growing field through the B.S.-M.S.
Program in Biomedical Engineering at St. John's University. In
cooperation with NYU-Poly, the program allows qualified students to
earn their bachelor of science from St. John's and their master of
science in biomedical engineering from NYU-Poly in five years
instead of the usual six.
A Rewarding Career with an Extraordinary
Future
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, "the number of
biomedical engineering jobs will increase by 31.4 percent through
2010-double the rate for all other jobs combined."
Areas of specialization include bioinstrumentation;
biomaterials; biomechanics; cellular, tissue and genetic
engineering; clinical engineering; medical imaging, orthopedic
surgery; rehabilitation engineering; and systems physiology.
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* BMES: Biomedical
Engineering Society. Copyright ©2006.
Preparation for Medical College or Graduate School
The program includes all courses required for admission to
medical college, dental college, and other health-professional
schools. The Biomedical Engineering Society reports that many
biomedical engineering graduates go on for a Ph.D. or M.D. degree.
In some programs the percentage of students applying to medical
school is as high as 50 percent.
The Program
Qualified students prepare for three years at St. John's
University where they take a program of sciences and liberal arts.
Candidates who attain a 3.0 average or better then transfer to the
graduate Biomedical Engineering Program at NYU-Poly to complete two
years of graduate study.
The graduate curriculum integrates advanced academic training in
engineering, basic sciences, and medicine with industrial
experience to produce biomedical engineers who are prepared to work
at the cutting-edge. This prestigious program is affiliated with
SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Upon successfully completing the program, the student receives a
B.S. degree from St. John's University and an M.S. degree from
NYU-Poly.
Program at St. John's
The Department of Physics administers the program at St.
John's University. A core of liberal arts and a stimulating program
of sciences and mathematics prepare the student for graduate study.
Upon entering, the biomedical students declare a major in Physical
Science. To ensure an orderly sequence of study, students need to
secure Physics Department approval each semester.
Options Remain Open
Students considering a career in science, engineering, or
medicine, may be undecided as to a specific major upon entering the
university. Choosing biomedical engineering in your first year
allows for a change of major to biology, chemistry, physics, or
mathematics in the second year without loss of time or credit.
Program at Polytechnic
The Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences and
Engineering administers the M.S. in Biomedical Engineering at
Polytechnic University. By integrating advanced training in
engineering with sciences and medicine, the curriculum produces
outstanding biomedical engineers.
This prestigious program is highly competitive, but qualifying
St. John's students are accepted automatically.
Admission to Articulation Agreement
Programs
St. John’s students wishing to participate in our of our
articulation agreement programs with such schools as Manhattan
College or NYU-Poly must meet minimum entrance requirements as set
by the articulation program schools before progressing into those
programs. Once a student begins their matriculation at one of
our articulation agreement program schools, he/she is no longer
considered a St. John’s University student and will be required to
pay all the cost associated with attending the articulation program
college/university. Students interested in obtaining financial aid
must apply for aid through the articulation program
college/university. For specific program information, please
consult the St. John’s College Dean’s Office.