Path to take to become a tissue engineer?

treschicos
Mon, 17 Jul 2017 10:49:25 +0000

Look for BME programs that are more medically focused. We’ve visited a number of engineering programs around the country and there are definitely differences among programs. Some were device focused (what my daughter was looking for) but others were definitely deeper in biology and materials science. I’m not sure how you get a feel without visiting, but potentially reviewing the course progression for degree, looking at professor research as mentioned above, and seeing which schools are affiliated with major hospitals. And the engineering department relationship to the hospital and medical school. Some have cross functional research teams. I’m blanking right now on the best “medical” BME programs I’ve seen, but if I remember, will post again.