Program in Bachelor of Science/Medical Doctor (BS/MD)
Engineering the ultimate machine: the human body
Â鶹´«Ã½ has a joint program with Eastern Virginia Medical School designed to encourage outstanding and highly qualified students to receive a B.S. from Â鶹´«Ã½ and a M.D. from Eastern Virginia Medical School. A student can choose any of the undergraduate programs available at Â鶹´«Ã½, including any in engineering or engineering technology.
The field of medicine is becoming increasingly more dependent on technology, as well as exploiting engineering and technology for its advancement. A medical professional, therefore, will have a clear advantage by having an educational background in engineering. Among numerous such examples is an orthopedic surgeon who understands the principles of mechanics, or a neurosurgeon who understands electrical fields, or a medical researcher who has experience in computer modeling of either tissue mechanics or cardiovascular flows. Students can apply after the completion of their freshman year at Â鶹´«Ã½.
An engineering or engineering technology student accepted into the BS/MD Program will be placed in a select group of students who will pursue their engineering education supplemented by unique medical and research experiences to prepare them for medical school.