Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Product Design at University of Kansas

Programme overview

A graduate certificate aimed at regional industry professionals who want training in designing and developing biomedical products, adding bioengineering training because KU has no undergraduate bioengineering degree. It prepares students for careers in commercial firms or start-ups and may serve as a step toward a graduate degree.

Faculty: School of Engineering | Department: KU Bioengineering Program | Duration: Minimum 12 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

ME 760 Biomedical Product Development (3, required), one core course (3) from ADS 560, ADS 710, GSMC 840 or ME 696, and 6 hours of electives such as BIOE 802, C&PE 676, EECS 644, ME 765 or ME 790.

Career pathways

Careers in private commercial firms or entrepreneurship in start-up companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard Admission Requirements for all Graduate Programs All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required. English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required. There are two bands of English proficiency, including Admission and Full proficiency. For applicants to online programs, Full proficiency is required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

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