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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Accelerated Graduate Degree Pathway (for BSBME Students)


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  • Program Requirements: This program provides an accelerated pathway for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (BSBME) to complete the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) by sharing up to 12 credit hours of 5000- or 6000-level electives between the BSBME and MSEE degrees. To receive both the BSBME and MSEE Students must:
    • Complete 90 credit hours of coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
    • Be admitted to the BSBME Professional Program
    • While not required, students are encouraged to pursue the Traditional Track to facilitate a timely graduation with both degrees.
    • Apply to the Accelerated Program, which grants conditional admission into the MSEE.
    • Complete all requirements for the BSBME with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Complete up to 12 credit hours of 5000- or 6000-level electives with a B- or higher in each shared course.
    • Formally apply to the MSEE following the requirements on that programs catalog page.
    • Application information is posted at https://weber.edu/msee.
    • Complete the remaining requirements in the MSEE program.
  • Grade Requirements: 
  • Undergraduate: A grade of “C” or better in all BME and support courses is required for this major (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable). Students must have an overall GPA of 2.8 or higher to graduate.
  • Graduate: MSEE students must complete all program courses, including electives, with a grade of “B-” or higher. In addition, the overall program GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
  • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 138 credit hours is required for graduation with both degrees. The BSBME requires 120 credit hours and the MSEE requires 30 credit hours. A maximum of 12 credit hours of 5000- or 6000-level coursework can be shared.
  • Program Codes: 8071BS, 8084MS
  • CIPC: 141001

MSEE Admissions Requirements

Applicants for admission into the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program must possess a bachelor’s degree or be in the final stage of completing the degree. An overall GPA of 3.0 is required from the undergraduate program in which the bachelor’s degree is earned.

Applicants will submit:

  • Completed application
  • Current resume
  • Official transcripts from every institution of higher education attended
  • GRE scores are required for all applicants except those with an ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s degree or a 3.2 GPA or higher in a prior STEM degree. Scores will be used to make admission decisions but no specific minimum score is required. 

Additional Admission Requirements for International Students

All international students and any applicant educated outside the U.S. must demonstrate proficiency in English. Those whose native language is not English, or whose language of instruction for their undergraduate degree was not English, will be required to submit an official score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International Language Testing System (IELTS) which is not more than two years old. Applicants are required to have an internet-based TOEFL score of 79 (with a minimum of 17 in each category) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

Advisement

For undergraduate advising, find your advisor at: https://www.weber.edu/east/advising.html

For graduate advising visit https://www.weber.edu/msee/advising.html or email the Graduate Enrollment Advisor at: msece@weber.edu. Enrolled graduate students should also meet with the MSEE Program Director at least once a year.

For issues regarding registration and scheduling, students should contact the Administrative Specialist for the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements for Bachelor of Science degrees. Consult with your advisor and refer to the major requirements below for specific general education courses required.

Electrical Engineering BSBME/MSEE Accelerated Program Elective Courses (maximum of 12 credit hours)

Any courses listed in the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering AND the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Programs’ elective pages that are 5000-level and are completed with a B- or better is eligible for credit sharing. Students may not take a 6000-level course for the MSEE if a 5000-level course with the same name has already been completed.

Accelerated Program students may also enroll in 6000-level elective courses listed in the MSEE catalog and have those courses fulfill the BSEE elective requirements. A total of 12 credits can be shared between the BSBME and MSEE, regardless of level.

Major Course Requirements for BME BS Degree


The Biomedical Engineering program is comprised of four components: (1) Pre-Professional Program, (2) Professional Program, (3) Track Option, and (4) Required Support Courses.

2. Professional Program (28 credit hours)


After completion of the pre-professional program, students are required to apply for admittance to the professional program.  A minimum GPA of 2.8 in the Pre-Professional Required Courses listed above is required for application to the Professional Program.

*Biomedical Engineering students have the option of fulfilling this requirement by pre-medical shadowing or clinical experience.

3. Track Options (19 - 21 Credits)


Biomedical Engineering Majors must satisfy the requirements for one of the following tracks. The Track selection allows students to prepare for electives tailored to their desired career goals. Some electives may not be available without additional pre-requisite courses. 

One of CHEM 2310 , CHEM 3610 , or NEUR 2950  must be completed before enrolling in BME 3090 . Accelerated pathway students are encouraged to pursue the Traditional Track to facilitate timely graduation with both degrees.

Traditional Track (19 Credits)


Neural Engineering Track (21 Credits)


One of CHEM 2310 , CHEM 3610 , or NEUR 2950  must be completed before enrolling in BME 3090 . Accelerated pathway students are encouraged to pursue the Traditional Track to facilitate timely graduation with both degrees.

Biomedical Engineering Elective Courses


The following courses may be chosen as electives for any track. However, some electives are more suited to a specific track and thus students may not be able to take all listed electives without taking additional prerequisites. Each track has specific elective requirements. 

At most, one 3000-level course with an ECE prefix may be counted as an elective.

Course Requirements for MSEE


Seven of the following courses (minimum 21 credit hours) are required. Up to 12 credit hours from this list may be shared courses in the BSBME program if there is a 5000-level course with the same name as a 6000-level course on this list.

Thesis, Design Project, or Additional Coursework (9 credit hours)


MSEE students are required to either (a) perform original research that results in a thesis, (b) complete a substantial engineering design project and complete 3 additional credits of approved coursework, or (c) take an additional 9 credits of approved coursework.

For students taking the thesis option, a total of 6 to 9 or more credits of ECE 6020  is required for a thesis. If a student enrolls in less than 9 credits of ECE 6020 , three additional credits of coursework (see above) is required. Students must be enrolled in ECE 6020  at the time of their defense.

For students taking the project option, one additional course (see above) is required and a total of 6 or more credits of ECE 6010  is required for a project. Students must be enrolled ECE 6010  at the time of their final design review.

The thesis or project report must meet formatting requirements and be submitted to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for approval prior to graduation.

For students taking the coursework option, a total of 9 or more credits of 6000-level coursework with an ECE prefix are required.

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