This certificate draws together themes relevant to the study of global biomedical engineering, from cross-cultural competence, international communication, issues facing developing countries, regulatory affairs and quality standards in the U.S. and abroad.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Discuss cross-cultural competence in the biomedical engineering field, considering social, political, and economic differences in areas such as medical device design, regulation, technology transfer, and ethics.
- Participate in globally focused experience(s) or projects related to the field of biomedical engineering.
- Describe global, economic, environmental, and societal impacts of engineering solutions.
Effective Fall 2023
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course: | ||
| BIOM 304 | Global Challenges and Collaborations in BME | 3 |
| Required International Experience (minimum 1 credit): | 1 | |
| Study Abroad--Ecuador: Prosthetics | ||
| Independent Study 1 | ||
| Select a minimum of 5 credits from the following in order to bring the program total credits to 9: | 5 | |
| Gender, Culture, and Health | ||
| Global Sustainability and Health | ||
| Geography of Global Health | ||
| Population Health and Disease Prevention | ||
| Spanish for Animal Health and Care Fields | ||
| Spanish for Health Care | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 9 | |
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Independent Study must be approved with a Global BME focus.