About this Program

For a select number of exceptionally well-qualified students, ODU has established a linked doctoral program that enables students to be admitted directly into the Ph.D. program upon completion of the baccalaureate degree. This program encourages admitted students to work closely with faculty members and pursue a research experience. The student may opt to obtain the master's degree along the way to the doctorate.


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Program Highlights

  • Engineering students with GPA >= 3.0 can apply for the BME graduate program through a linked B.S./Ph.D. program

  • Students can take two graduate courses double counted for the B.S. degree and a graduate degree

  • No need for a formal application such as reference letters, essay, and GRE scores

  • For B.S./Master programs, students need only 24 credit hours and can start working with a research advisor during their senior year

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Engineering Major and Biomedical Engineering at ODU?
Students entering the U.G. & Doctoral program in Engineering Major and Biomedical Engineering should meet the minimum university requirements for Graduate Admission.

 

Download and complete the application form and the appropriate curriculum worksheet. Email or give the completed application form, curriculum worksheet, BS transcripts, and a resume to Ms. Lori Barrett.

Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

$92,970 Median Salary

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$109,830 Median Salary

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

$57,380 annual Median Salary

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research.

$96,070 Median Salary

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Cost of Attendance

Tuition and fees are established annually in June and may change without notice. For questions about charges on student accounts, please contact Financial Services. Program-specific tuition and fee information is available on each program’s website.