The University of Memphis

In this program a Rhodes students can earn a BS from Rhodes and an MS in biomedical or electrical engineering from the University of Memphis in a total of five years. This is an accelerated BS/MS program designed for students who are advanced in science and math or who have some college credit before starting Rhodes. A student in this program must complete 128 credit of undergraduate coursework between the two institutions, and it is recommended that the student has completed 112 by the end of the 3rd year at Rhodes.

GPA requirement: A student must maintain a 3.25 gpa at The University of Memphis in order to remain in the program. 

Paired majors and major requirements for dual degree study at The University of Memphis

Type of Engineering to be pursued at the MS level at The  University of Memphis

Rhodes Major

Modified Rhodes major requirements

Biomedical Engineering

Physics

Physics 211, 213, two approved courses at the 300-level or higher; a second semester of general chemistry from an institution offering a year-long introductory chemistry sequence

Biomedical Engineering

Chemistry

Chemistry 211, 212, 240, 311, 312; Physics 304

Electrical Engineering*

Physics

Physics 211, 213, 250, 301, 302, 304

*The U. Memphis courses EECE 2222 (Digital Circuits), EECE 2201 (Circuit Analysis I) are suggested as prerequisites to the University of Memphis portion of the program.

 

Sample curricula for Physics Major/ Biomedical Engineering BS/MS program with the University of Memphis

 

Courses and requirements to be fulfilled at the University of Memphis

Biomedical Engineering

Electrical Engineering
  • If Physics 304 has not been taken- EECE 2201 (Circuit Analysis I)
  • If Physics 305 has not been taken- Mechanics 2332 (Dynamics)
  • Biomechanical Engineering 2810 (Introduction to Biomechanics/Mechanics of Materials)
  • Mechanics 3331 (Mechanics of Fluids)
  • BIOM 7209 (Measurements and Instrumentation)
  • BIOM 7101 (Biomedical Engineering Analysis I)
  • BIOM 7004, 7005 (Life Science I, II)
  • BIOM 7996, minimum 6 credits (MS Thesis)
  • One additional graduate mathematics elective course and three additional graduate engineering elective courses. These elective courses are selected in consultation with the graduate advisor.
  • Enrollment in the BME seminar/professional development course(s) is also required.
  • Students are expected to complete an oral thesis defense.

 

Memphis Signals and Systems Option

  • An additional 18 graduate credits
  • 6 credits of EECE 7996 (Thesis)
  • EECE 7251 (Random Signals and Noise)
  • EECE 6235 (Probabilistic Systems Analysis)
  • EECE 3211 (Electronics I)
  • EECE 3204 (Signals and Systems II)
  • EECE 3203 (Signals and Systems I)

 

Memphis Power Option

  • EECE 3201 (Circuit Analysis II)
  • EECE 3203 (Signals and Systems I)
  • EECE 4201 (Energy Conversion)
  • EECE 6235 (Probabilistic Systems Analysis)
  • EECE 7251 (Random Signals and Noise)
  • 6 credits of EECE 7996 (Thesis)
  • An additional 15 graduate credits