Medical Product Engineering (MPE) - PhD Track

The PhD track in Medical Product Engineering (MPE) emphasizes preparation for an industrial or academic career in medical product research and development. The MPE track introduces students to principles of engineering innovation targeted to the identification of and the solution to important challenges and unmet clinical needs in health care technology and delivery. The pro­gram of study emphasizes education in medical product design and development, the development of advanced engineering skills, and knowledge of cellular and systems level physiology pertinent to the healthcare field in which the student is doing research.

Life Science Requirements (6 credits)

MPE track students are required to take one cellular level physiology course and one systems level physiology course to satisfy their Life Science Requirement. These courses should be chosen based on a student’s interest and upon prior approval from the track coordinator.

Track Courses Requirement (9 credits)

• BIOENG 2150 - MEDICAL PRODUCT IDEATION  
• BIOENG 2151 - MEDICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT  

The third track course elective must be selected from the following list based on the student’s interest and research: 

• BIOENG 2632 - BIOMECHANICS 3: BIODYNAMICS OF MOVEMENT   
• BIOENG 2633 - BIOMECHANICS 4: BIOMECHANICS OF ORGANS, TISSUES, AND CELLS   
• BIOENG 2230 - CARDIO ORGAN REPLACEMENT  
• BIOENG 2330 - BIOMEDICAL IMAGING  
• BIOENG 2515 - CARDIO SYSTM DYNAMICS & MODELING  
• BIOENG 3780 - HUMAN FACTORS OF AGING   
• CHE 2301 - FUNDAMNTL TRANSPORT PROCESSES 1  
• ECE 2523 - DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING  
• ECE 2654 - DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS  
• CMU 42-698C INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
• CMU 42-624 BIOLOGICAL TRANSPORT AND DRUG DELIVERY

Electives (6 credits)

The elective requirement is met through two, not previously taken, courses that ideally align with the student’s interests. A list of our popular and highly recommended courses is provided here:

• BIOENG 2165 - MEDICAL PRODUCT ENTREPRENEURSHIP  
• BIOENG 2170 - CLINICAL BIOENGINEERING  
• BIOENG 2171 - MEDICAL PRODUCT PROTOTYPING  
• BIOENG 2230 - CARDIO ORGAN REPLACEMENT  
• BIOENG 2810 - BIOMATERIALS & BIOCOMPATIBILITY  
• BSEO 2531 - ENTREP & NEW VENTURE INITIATION  
• BSPP 2111 - COMMERCIALIZING NEW TECHNOLOGIES  
• ECE 2646 - LINEAR SYSTEM THEORY  
• ENGR 2051 - PRODUCT REALIZATION  
• ME 2045 - LINEAR CONTROL SYSTEMS  
• IE 2003 - ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT  
• IE 2006 - INTRO TO MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS  
• IE 2012 - MANUFACTURE OF STRUCTURAL NANOMATERIALS  
• IE 2076 - TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT  
• ​RT 2101 - FUNDAMENTALS OF REHABILITATION & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS  
• RT 2102 - FUNDAMENTALS OF REHABILITATION & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DESIGN  
• RT 2206 - REHABILITATION & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PRACTICES 
• RT 2207 - CLIENT CENTERED REHABILITATION & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DESIGN