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Please refer to the BME Subjects Offered 2009 - 2010 to see what’s being offered this year. What is BME? The goal of the degree program is to educate students in how to apply fundamental engineering principles to solve challenging problems in biology and medicine. A common theme is the integration of individual components of a biological system to describe both the spatial and temporal organization of the system as a whole. The scale of this integration may be as small as molecules and cells or as large as organ systems or whole organisms. Students gain an appreciation of how to solve problems at these different scales by taking two core biomedical engineering courses. They can then pursue particular interests through the two restricted electives in Biomedical Engineering. Where can I learn more about the program? It is recommended that you attend a BME minor info session. These are held twice in the beginning of each semester. Email be-acad@mit.edu for the dates or check on the MIT events calendar (http://events.mit.edu/). If you cannot attend either date you can ask questions to either Prof. Van Vliet or Erik Mallinson, see the section “Who should I ask about the program?” for their information. When should I apply? You should apply by the end of your Sophomore year but no later than the “Add Date” of the term before the term you plan to graduate with an SB degree. Can I major in BE and minor in BME? No. How do I declare a minor?
Who is my advisor? The following is a list of departments and their BME minor advisors. If your major is not listed Prof. Krystyn Van Vliet is your minor advisor.
What classes should I take? The program comprises 4 subjects in biomedical engineering – 2 core subjects and 2 electives. These subjects require substantial preparation in science and engineering, and thus the minor is structured in the form of a science core (2 courses) and an engineering core (2 courses) which serve as prerequisites for the Biomedical Engineering courses. What if I want to change classes that would impact my BME minor? To change any part of your approved program you must consult your minor advisor. How do I complete the minor?
When do I complete my minor? You must complete the minor by the minor completion date, typically the third week of the term you expect to receive the SB degree. Any completion forms filed after this date will be subject to a late fee, billed to your account. I have more questions, whom do I ask? Questions about course requirements, approving electives, etc: Professor Krystyn Van Vliet Questions about program deadlines, forms, and other administrative requests: Erik Mallinson It’s not required but strongly recommended that you join the Biological Engineering Biomedical Engineering Society (http://web.mit.edu/bmes/www/), a student group BME Minor Core Requirements The BME Minor program consists of four components: the Science Core, the Engineering Core, the Biomedical Engineering Core, and Restricted Electives. To satisfy the minor the class requirements for each component must be completed. J = indicates a joint subject and can be found in the Course Catalogue under alternate course numbers. Science Core either and
Engineering Core
Biomedical Engineering Core two of the following:
BME Minor Electives BME Restricted Electives Choose two. Additional subjects from the BME Core Requirements listing are also acceptable. Consult your advisor if you wish to substitute the graduate version of any subject listed. J = indicates a joint subject and can be found in the Course Catalogue under alternate course numbers.
One additional subject from the list of Biomedical Engineering Core electives above and one subject from the following, or two additional subjects from the list of Biomedical Engineering Core electives above (no further elective is required)
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