Program: Applied Biomedical Engineering - Johns Hopkins University - Whiting School of Engineering

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to a graduate program outlined in this catalog in the Admission Requirements section. In addition, the applicant must have compiled an average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or above for all courses in mathematics, physics, engineering, and the other physical and biological sciences. The applicant’s preparation must have included: (1) mathematics, through ordinary differential equations; (2) calculus-based physics, including mechanics, heat and energy, electricity and magnetism, and elementary quantum concepts; and (3) chemistry, inorganic and organic. Noncredit courses in organic chemistry and mathematics are offered for those who may need them to satisfy the eligibility requirements or to refresh their knowledge. The noncredit mathematics course is offered in the applied and computational mathematics program.

Course Requirements

A total of 10 one-semester courses must be completed within five years. The curriculum consists of five required courses listed in section II in this program, three to four courses elected from the Applied Biomedical Engineering curriculum listed in section III, and one to two courses elected from other offerings of the School of Engineering with the approval of the student’s adviser. Also, with adviser approval, an elective course may be substituted for a required course if the student has previously completed an equivalent graduate level course or can demonstrate competency. Students may also select electives from the graduate courses in the Biomedical Engineering Department that are listed under section IV in this program with the approval of their adviser and the instructor. These courses are offered either at the Medical School or Homewood campus at their regularly scheduled hours during the day. With approval of their adviser, students may also partially fulfill the elective requirement with related courses offered through the part-time programs of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. At least four electives must be for advanced graduate credit, i.e., at the 600-, 700-, or 800-level. Students are required to file a program plan listing the courses they plan to take. The program plan must be approved by the student’s adviser.

Course Descriptions

Please refer to the Course Schedule published each term for exact dates, times, locations, fees, and instructors.

I. Non-Credit Courses

II. Required Courses

Five one-semester courses

III. Elective Courses

Offered at the Applied Physics Laboratory or the Dorsey Center. The intent is to offer additional electives as the program matures.

IV. Elective Courses

Offered at the Homewood campus. (These may be taken for credit if the prerequisites can be satisfied and with the approval of the instructor.)

Applied Biomedical Engineering