Biomedical Systems Concentration (BMS)

For student interested primarily in medical system studies, the systems aspects of biomedical, surgical, or other biomedical-engineering system devices, including MEMS or nanoscale system devices, as well as use of dynamic biosystem modeling for optimizing or developing new clinical diagnostic or therapeutic protocols. Example research problems include feedback biocontrol system model development for imaging-based medical diagnosis; and optimal control of therapeutic drug delivery.

APPROVED LIST - CONCENTRATIONS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010

Recommended courses are shown with *.

Consult Curricula & Courses at www.registrar.ucla.edu/catalog/ for detailed course descriptions.

See Schedule of Classes for this year's course offerings.

Seven courses (28 units). At least 5 of the 7 courses should be chosen from the list below. Up to 2 relevant courses from other departments are also possible if they serve as prerequisites.

The courses must be selected in consultation with a faculty mentor and approved by the Program Chair.