Your Plan of Study

Plan of Study Academic Requirements

30 credits total of coursework required:

Professional Development Scholarship for BME Professional Master's Students

BME has approved a scholarship for PMP students to pursue professional development opportunities that may enhance your professional skills training while here at Purdue. Please see below for the policy and process for applying for this opportunity

  • One time award up to $500 that will be reimbursed to the student after documentation of expense and successful completion of activity is submitted
  • Must fill out application and be pre-approved for the opportunity
  • Only one scholarship will be awarded per student during the duration of your program
  • Once approved, keep all receipts associated with event for your reimbursement
  • Some examples of professional development opportunities: take a course outside of Purdue, register for a professional exam, attend a conference or industry trade event
  • Incomplete applications, activities not related to professional development, or applications for opportunities that will happen after graduation from the program will not be considered
  • You will use the following link to get pre-approved for your opportunity:  https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zrGQhoQAoOSjPM

Sample Plans of Study

Sample Plan of Study for Biomedical Device Development

Opportunity to attend part-time is available.
  Location Coursework
Semester 1 - Fall On Campus

12 credits

  • BME 501 Biostatistics (Quantitative / Analytical)
  • BME 561 (Preclinical and Clinical Study (Regulatory Affairs and Professional Skills)
  • BME 595 Biomedical Entrepreneurship (Regulatory Affairs and Professional Skills)
  • BME 556 Introduction to Clinical Medicine (Life Sciences)
Semester 2 - Spring On Campus

12 credits

  • BME Requirement (Biomedical Engineering)
  • BME Requirement (Biomedical Engineering)
  • BME 562 Regulatory Approval Around Medical Devices (Regulatory Affairs and Professional Skills)
  • BME 595 Engineering Ethics (Regulatory Affairs and Professional Skills)
Semester 3 - Summer On Campus

6 credits

  • Grad 590 Project Management (Graduate Electives for Specialization)
  • BME 563 Regulatory Compliance for Medical Devices (Graduate Electives for Specialization)

Sample Plan of Study A for Biomedical Device Development with Industry Immersion

Opportunity to attend part-time is available.
  Location Coursework
Semester 1 - Fall On Campus

9 credits

  • BME 561 (Preclinical and Clinical Study (Regulatory Affairs and Professional Skills)
  • BME Technical Requirement (Biomedical Engineering)
  • BME 556 Introduction to Clinical Medicine (Life Sciences)
Semester 2 - Spring Off Campus

Internship + 3 credits (online)

  • BME 564 Ethical Engineering of Medical Technologies (Regulatory Affairs and Professional Skills)
Semester 3 - Summer Off Campus

Internship + 3 credits (online)

  • BME 563 Regulatory Compliance for Medical Devices (Regulatory Affairs and Professional Skills)
Semester 4 - Fall Off Campus

Internship + 3 credits (online)

  • BME 501 Biostatistics (Quantitative / Analytical)
Semester 5 - Spring On Campus

12 credits

  • BME Technical Requirement (Biomedical Engineering)
  • IE 546 Economic Decisions in Engineering  (Graduate Electives for Specialization)
  • BME 595 Biomedical Entrepreneurship (Regulatory Affairs and Professional Skills)
  • IE 530 Quality Control (Graduate Electives for Specialization)

Sample Plan of Study B for Biomedical Device Development with Industry Immersion

Opportunity to attend part-time is available.
  Location Coursework
Semester 1 - Fall On Campus

9 credits

  • BME 561 (Preclinical and Clinical Study (Regulatory Affairs and Professional Skills)
  • BME Technical Requirement (Biomedical Engineering)
  • BME 556 Introduction to Clinical Medicine (Life Sciences)
Semester 2 - Spring On Campus

9 credits

  • BME Requirement (Biomedical Engineering)
  • BME 562 Regulatory Approval Around Medical Devices (Regulatory Affairs and Professional Skills)
  • BME 595 Engineering Ethics (Regulatory Affairs and Professional Skills)

 

Semester 3 - Summer Off Campus

Internship

Semester 4 - Fall Off Campus

Internship + 3 credits (online)

  • BME 501 Biostatistics (Quantitative / Analytical or BME)
Semester 5 - Spring Off Campus

Internship + 3 credits (online)

  • BME 564 Ethical Engineering for Biomedical Technologies
Semester 6 - Summer On Campus

6 credits

  • GRAD 590 Program Management
  • BME 563 Regulatory Compliance for Medical Devices (Graduate Electives for Specialization)