Accelerated Programs
Accelerated Programs
Accelerated Degree Programs
Rowan Biomedical Engineering offers several accelerated combined degree programs, including a dual BS/MS with Thesis degree program.
For students interested in a career in medicine, we offer two highly selective engineer-physician programs: BS BME/MD and BS BME/DO programs.
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering – Doctor of Medicine (BS BME/MD) Combined Engineer-Physician Degree Program
This combined degree program couples undergraduate studies in BME with the MD program at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). Students admitted into this program complete the BS in BME in an accelerated three-year program and then transfer to CMSRU’s MD program for medical school. Students admitted to this program are reserved a seat in their future CMSRU medical school class. Students seeking consideration for this program should apply early and indicate interest on the Rowan application. Please note that admittance to the BME BS degree program does not guarantee admission to this program.
To learn more or for additional information, contact Dr. Sophia Orbach (orbach@rowan.edu).
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (BS BME/DO) Combined Engineer-Physician Degree Program
This combined degree program couples undergraduate studies in BME with the DO program at the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (RU SOM). Students admitted into this program complete the BS in BME in an accelerated three-year program and then transfer to Rowan SOM’s DO program for medical school. Students admitted to this program are reserved a seat in the Rowan SOM medical school class. Students seeking consideration for this program should apply early and indicate interest on the Rowan application. Please note that admittance to the BME BS degree program does not guarantee admission to this program.
To learn more or for additional information, contact Dr. Sophia Orbach (orbach@rowan.edu).
Dual BS/MS Degree Program
Many Rowan BME undergraduate students engage in laboratory research during their undergraduate studies and are prepared to complete a Master’s Degree with thesis in an accelerated format. For these students, we offer a 4+1 accelerated, combined BS/MS degree, with the MS thesis completed under the direction of a faculty advisor. Students interested in pursuing this combined program apply in their junior year for admission into the combined program.
To learn more or for additional information, contact Dr. Patrick Hwang (hwangp@rowan.edu).