This online course teaches you how to marry the techniques of engineering to biology and medicine. Identify the stages of engineering design, how to measure, collect and display data, and delve into topics around medical innovation. If you’re interested in a future in engineering or healthcare, this course is for you.
How you will benefit:
- Know how to compare and contrast engineering and science
- Gain the ability to take measurements of temperature and prove accuracy
- Learn how to analyze and model the workings of the heart muscle
- Apply brainstorming techniques to develop solutions
- Learn how to work with specs and design simple engineering solutions
- Develop your communication and presentation skills
- Determine if biomedical engineering is a field you’d like to pursue
All course options, whether 2 or 4 weeks, have the identical educational content, learning materials, and number of assignments. The difference in length of course is due to time of year (not amount of instruction). We know the school year keeps you busy, so we’ve made the course longer during that time so that you can get assignments done.
Location(s)
- Remote
Schedule
- Two- or four-week sessions are held from March to August
Cost/Compensation
- $1,495
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must be 13+
Deadline
- Rolling
Application or Entry Requirements
- Basic contact information for you and your parent or guardian
- Why you wish to take this course. You can tell your story through writing, video, photos — any media you prefer. NOTE: Please submit all application materials in English
Notifications of Decisions
- The program will usually notify applicants via email within 5 business days. At peak times, or if additional information is required, it may take a few additional days for application review
Financial Aid Details
- Need-based scholarships are offered in each cohort to students exhibiting high potential who need assistance affording the associated cost
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
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University of Rochester is a mid-sized, private, research institution that was founded in 1850 in Rochester, New York. 77% of undergraduates at the University of Rochester participate in research, working across 60 research centers to cover areas from virtual reality to paleomagnetics. The University of Rochester has no core curriculum or general education requirements except for one required writing class. The university’s acclaimed Eastman School of Music is one of the top music schools in the country and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in music performance, composition, and education.
