Bioengineering Graduate Program Fischell Department of Bioengineering University of Maryland John P. Fisher, Ph.D. Professor and Associate Chair Director of Graduate Studies Fischell Department of Bioengineering University of Maryland

Fischell Department of Bioengineering Mission Statement The Fischell Department of Bioengineering is a forward thinking academic organization dedicated to utilizing engineering and scientific knowledge and methods to assist the citizens of Maryland and the nation. The Department intends to develop biologically based knowledge and products to promote ecological, human, and animal health, and to improve the quality of life while maintaining a healthy environment. The Department aims to quickly assume a leadership role in the field of bioengineering through educating an innovative student body and pioneering groundbreaking technologies.

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PhD Program Requirements Coursework (45 credits) Required Courses (9 credits) Restricted Electives (6 credits) Unrestricted Electives (9 credits) Rotation Course (2 credits) Seminar (1 credit) Dissertation (18 credits) Research Aptitude Examination Teaching Assistant Requirement PhD Proposal Examination PhD Dissertation Defense

Bioengineering Graduate Program PhD Program Milestones Laboratory Rotation Program Rotate Through 3 Laboratories During 1 st Year Research Aptitude Exam Held in January and May Choose 1 out of 4 or 5 Questions 2 Weeks to Prepare Written Proposal and Oral Presentation Oral Presentation Delivered to Committee of 3 Faculty Pass/Fail, Need 10 of 20 Points for Pass PhD Proposal Examination 1.5 to 2 years after successful completion of Research Aptitude Exam Present to Committee a Written Proposal with Oral Examination Establish Publication Goals PhD Dissertation Defense Typically in 5 th Year Present to Committee a Written Thesis with Oral Examination

Bioengineering Graduate Program PhD Program Timeline 1 st Semester 3 Graduate Courses Rotation Program (2 labs) Seminar Winter Break Research Aptitude Exam Early Match with Research Advisor Matching (Option) 2 nd Semester 3 Graduate Courses Rotation Program (1 lab) Seminar Match with Research Advisor Summer Term Research 3 rd Semester 2 Graduate Courses Seminar Teaching Assistant Research 4 th Semester Teaching Assistant Research 5 th Semester Research PhD Dissertation Proposal 6 th through 9 th Semesters Research 10 th Semester PhD Dissertation Defense

Bioengineering Graduate Program Student Funding First Year Students Departmental Fellowships Advisor Supported Students Graduate Research Assistantship Funding Additional Fellowships / Scholarships Available NSF Fellowships Fischell Fellowship Citrin Fellowship Future Faculty Program UMD Fellowships

Bioengineering Graduate Program 2012 – 2013 Program Developments Implemented Changes to the Rotation Program and the Advisor Matching Process Can now match with an advisor at the time of admission Option now included in admissions process (faculty consultation) Can also match with an advisor early in the rotation program (after 2 nd rotation) Rotations will now be assigned one at a time

Bioengineering Graduate Program 2013 – 2014 Program Initiatives Student Recruitment Needs Significant Reconsideration Revise Program Website Encourage Applicants Alter Application Deadline Date Currently December 1 Prepare Recruitment Materials Contact / Visit / Recruit from Past Sources of Students Attempt to Seed New Sources of Students Submit Program Grant Proposals NSF IGERTs NIH Training Grants

Graduate Program Summary An innovative and exhaustive program in bioengineering education Opportunities for both educational and research endeavors Placing students in leading bioengineering employers and educators Fischell Department of Bioengineering Class of 2012 Fischell Department of Bioengineering