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M.S. Electrical Engineering
Our students learn from an internationally respected faculty, work with industry as well as clinical professionals on real-world projects, and develop the skills and expertise crucial for success in this competitive and rapidly changing environment. All tracks listed below are available for students pursuing M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering.
Speech, Language, and Interactive Systems Technology (SLIST)
Students in this track not only receive a thorough grounding in signal processing in speech technologies, natural language processing, machine learning, adaptive signal processing, and pattern recognition but can then apply their understanding to problems in biomedical engineering, speech systems, neural networks, or artificial intelligence.
Machine Learning and Adaptive Systems (MLAS)
Machine Learning and Adaptive Systems provides an interdisciplinary curriculum based on adaptive signal processing, statistical pattern recognition, time series analysis and prediction. Students gain experience in real world applications such as signal processing, image processing, video processing and computer and human vision.
Computer Engineering and Design (CED)
This track, taught by real world industry experts, provides career-focused instruction in the design of computer hardware circuits and systems. Conveniently located, and scheduled with working professionals in mind, courses are oriented around silicon design--from circuit to register-transfer level--and the implementation of general and special purpose hardware.
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Ph.D. Electrical Engineering
A Ph.D. program with emphasis in Signals and Systems is offered through the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Full-time and part-time program options are available and generally requires a prior M.S. degree in EE, CS or closely related field.Degrees Offered
M.S. Computer Science and Engineering
Our students learn from an internationally respected faculty, work with industry as well as clinical professionals on real-world projects, and develop the skills and expertise crucial for success in this competitive and rapidly changing environment. All tracks listed below are available for students pursuing an M.S. degree in Computer Science and Engineering.
Speech, Language, and Interactive Systems Technology (SLIST)
Students in this track not only receive a thorough grounding in signal processing in speech technologies, natural language processing, machine learning, adaptive signal processing, and pattern recognition but can then apply their understanding to problems in biomedical engineering, speech systems, neural networks, or artificial intelligence.
Machine Learning and Adaptive Systems (MLAS)
Machine Learning and Adaptive Systems provides an interdisciplinary curriculum based on adaptive signal processing, statistical pattern recognition, time series analysis and prediction. Students gain experience in real world applications such as signal processing, image processing, video processing and computer and human vision.
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M.S. Biomedical Engineering
The master's degree program in BME is intended for people whose goal is to work in biomedical industry, academic research labs, teaching, and government agencies. This graduate program is also suitable for people who want to explore the field to better understand what biomedical engineers do, what the differences are between the various subspecialties, and what aspects of biomedical engineering are most appealing to them personally. Some people use the master's degree in BME as a stepping stone to further studies.Applicants should have a B.S. degree in engineeering or biology and strong undergraduate records that include calculus through ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, organic chemistry, calculus based physics, probability and statistics, and basic programming skills in a higher-level language. Courses in biology are desirable but not required.
Our master's program includes a research thesis, so admission requires a match between the research interests of a student and a faculty advisor. Most students begin research in their first term.
Required courses include a course in scientific ethics and one in probability and statistical analysis. A minimum of four elective courses are also required; selection of the courses is done in consultation with the student's advisory committee. Courses are not limited to those offered in Biomedical Engineering but may be drawn from other graduate programs with the consent of the student's committee. It is recommended that students attend BME seminars every term (3 terms required).
Full-time students generally complete the program within two years or less. Some students' advisors have primary academic appointments in other departments, so research specializations are not limited to those of the core BME faculty. Research options can be discussed with the program director or academic coordinator.
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Ph.D. Computer Science & Engineering
The Ph.D. program prepares students for a career in industrial or government research or academia. Each student has the opportunity to work closely with a faculty research advisor throughout his or her residence at OGI. The program of study for each Ph.D. student is tailored to meet individual needs and interests. Each year CSE admits fewer than a dozen outstanding students to the Ph.D. program. The department looks for individuals whose academic achievements, professional background and personal goals indicate that they have the ability, commitment, and desire to excel in research.Degrees Offered
Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
A Doctor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) is offered by the Division of Environmental and Biomolecular Systems.
An Ph.D. in BMB prepares students for careers in bio- and medical-technology, health science monitoring and diagnostics.
The BMB curriculum within the EBS division provides students the opportunity to explore the structure and function of macromolecules and their integration into biological processes. Leading-edge metallobiochemistry, structural biology, spectroscopy, proteomics, microbial genetics and genomics are applied to uncover the molecular details of enzyme mechanisms, signal transduction, and control of gene expression. Collaborations with ESE and EBS allow BMB students to engage in multidisciplinary research involving the application of molecular biology and genetics to ecological studies.
The curriculum is designed to ensure a common foundation of core concepts and skills, but also to allow considerable flexibility for customization to provide the optimal educational experience for each student. Core concepts and skills are taught through a series of three required core courses, with the remaining coursework consisting of advanced electives, readings groups, and special topics courses selected in consultation with the student's advisory committee.
To provide focus to the student's course of study, and guidance in the selection of courses, the BMB Ph.D. program is divided into two tracks. The tracks have different required core courses, but they overlap in the selection of elective courses. Complete documentation of the requirements for all BMB degrees is given in PDF files that can be downloaded from the Department's online Academic Catalog.
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: More detail on the BMB Track.
- Environmental and Biomolecular Systems: More detail on the EBS Track.
All Ph.D. students mass pass qualifying exams near the end of their first year, prepare and defend a thesis proposal in their second year, conduct original research leading to multiple peer-reviewed publications, and finally submit a written dissertation and complete an oral defense of the dissertation. The typical time to complete the Ph.D. in BMB is 5 years.
Most students accepted into the BMB Ph.D. program have Bachelors (or equivalent) degrees in the physical or biological sciences, engineering, or related disciplines (e.g., computer science). Prospective students with different backgrounds are encouraged to inquire, if they have professional or other experience that might provide adequate background. Requirements for admission to this program include all the general requirements of the Department of Science & Engineering, which are given here, plus the following:
Most Ph.D. students are full time, but Ph.D. students can be part-time under special circumstances. To apply for admission, students should follow the instructions on the Admissions page for the Department of Science and Engineering. Applications are considered year-round, but prospective Ph.D. students are encouraged to apply by the first workday in January (following the New Year holiday) to receive priority consideration for financial support starting in the Fall quarter of that year. Some students take a few ESE classes without matriculation before deciding to apply.
Specific questions about EBS Divisions academic programs should be directed to the Division administrator, using the contacts given here. General inquiries about admission to the Department's graduate programs should be make using the contacts given here.
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Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering
The Ph.D. program in BME offers education and advanced research experience in a number of biomedical subspecialties. Our new laboratory facilities in OHSU's Center for Health and Healing are conveniently located at the base of the aerial tram, which connects with other basic research and clinical facilities on the Marquam Hill campus. Students begin research in their first term, and most research is interdisciplinary, involving collaborations with basic scientists and/or clinicians in other departments or local industries. The program is designed to prepare students for careers as principal investigators in academia or managers in biotechnology industry.Admission to the program is very selective. Preference is given to applicants with strong academic and research backgrounds in engineering, math, physics, chemistry or biology. Applicants are expected to have a B.S. or M.S. degree in engineering or biology and to have taken courses in calculus through ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, organic chemistry, calculus based physics, probability and statistics, and basic programming skills in a higher-level language.
Because our Ph.D. students are supported financially by their advisors research grants, admission decisions are dependent on finding a match between the students research interests and those of a faculty member who has funding for the student.
The program requires students to take a course in scientific ethics and one in probability and statistical analysis and a minimum of four elective courses. A student's dissertation advisory committee provides guidance in course selection and research focus. Courses are not limited to those offered in Biomedical Engineering but may be drawn from other graduate programs within OHSU. It is recommended that students attend BME seminars every term (3 terms required).
Full-time students generally take their qualifying examination in their second year, and complete their program in 5 years or less. Financial support is provided to cover the student's tuition, fees, medical and dental health insurance, and a stipend.
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M.S. in Management
The Divison of Management has a primary focus on bringing management expertise to the bioscience and health care industries. All of our programs offer opportunities to: Our faculty members are industry leaders who are eager to share their years of expertise, knowledge and experiences. Students have many opportunities to meet and learn from guest lecturers throughout the program, which culminates in the Capstone course. Our students form teams to create business plans for real business which they then present to a panel of venture capitalists.The degree students earn is a Master of Science in Management (degree name pending approval) with the focus on health care management.
CERTIFICATE IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT:
The Division of Management's graduate-level certificate in Health Care Management is designed for working professionals in administration, reimbursement, or management roles in health care organizations. This is a popular program for those who are looking for a way to gain more healthcare-focused business skills. . The practical 24 credit certificate program provides an overview of the financial, policy, organizational and operational environment of health care-related enterprises, giving the student focused skills for designing and managing organizations engaged in the delivery of health care. All of the courses in the certificate program transfer directly into the MS in Management Degree. A number of the Certificate in Healthcare Management classes also transfer into the OHSU/PSU MBA in Healthcare Management.
Students who have already earned a traditional MBA may also be interested in taking the graduate certificate in Healthcare Management in order to gain more healthcare specific management skills.
M.S. IN MANAGEMENT*
This 52-credit program is geared toward those working on the front lines of management. The program focuses on learning and applying management techniques in the workplace. Many of our students have come to realize that they need additional training in order to be more effective in their jobs or to make a bigger impact on their industry. By taking coursework in the M.S. In Management Degree they are on their way to realizing those goals. The M.S. in Management is particularly attractive to working professionals who wish to take classes at their own pace. Students pick from an array of highly applied courses that are relevant to their career goals, and take those courses at times that fit into their working lives. Students are required to attend classes two weekends per term; the rest of the coursework is offered in an online format.
This program also offers classes in bioscience management, entrepreneurship, commercialization and innovation. The M.S. in Management is also an option for professionals from other industries who want to segue into healthcare fields. Like the MBA program, the Master of Science in Management finishes with a Capstone course in which students create business plans for real healthcare organizations.
*Degree Name pending approval
OHSU-PSU JOINT MBA IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT:
While some Master of Business Administration programs touch briefly on the health care industry, this program -- the only one of its kind in Oregon -- concentrates specifically on healthcare. It combines the strength of OHSU's experience in the healthcare industry with Portland State University's School of Business Administration to form a unique program designed for anyone with management responsibilities in healthcare and related industries. Students include clinicians with management responsibilities (physicians, nurses, dentists, etc.), business managers (finance, operations, marketing, etc.) and managers from research, medical insurance and the biotechnology industries.
This 72-credit, part-time program starts each fall. Students complete all coursework together over a three-year period through a combination of online and on-campus learning. Students will finish their degree with a Capstone course in which they will work in a real healthcare organization and implement the kinds of business efficiencies they learned in their coursework.
Click here (www.healthcaremba.pdx.edu) for more information.
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Certificate in Management in Science and Technology
OGI offers a 6-course Certificate in Management in Science and Technology. Students must complete the following courses with an average of 'B' or better. Credits taken for the Certificate in Managment in Science and Technology can be rolled into a degree program if the student wants to continue on (these students MUST apply for admission into the degree program before they complete 21 credits).Degrees Offered
Certificate in Healthcare Management
Now entering its second year, the Division of Management's Certificate in Healthcare Management offers graduate-level education designed for working professionals in administration, reimbursement, or management roles in health care organizations.The program provides an overview of the financial, policy, organizational and operational environment of health care-related enterprises, giving the student focused skills for designing and managing healthcare hospitals, clinics, offices, departments, practices, and companies.
The Division of Management blends the unique management and planning expertise within the M.S. in Management faculty with those of recognized professionals in the healthcare community at OHSU and elsewhere. This program is aimed at working practitioners in healthcare.
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M.S. Environmental Science and Engineering
A Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) is offered by the Division of Environmental and Biomolecular Systems in close cooperation with the Center for Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction.
An M.S. in ESE prepares students for careers in environmental monitoring, restoration, management, and regulation. It also can be useful preparation for higher degrees in the environmental sciences, law, or business.
The ESE curriculum provides a unified and interdisciplinary understanding of natural and engineered environmental systems, with emphasis on aquatic media, including surface waters, soils, sediments, and the subsurface. Coursework addresses scales from molecular to nano, cellular, community, and ecosystem. The program emphasizes fundamental concepts from science and engineering, including chemical equilibrium and kinetics, microbial genomics and proteomics, and computer modeling and simulation.
The curriculum is designed to ensure a common foundation of core concepts and skills, but also to allow considerable flexibility for customization to provide the optimal educational experience for each student. Core concepts and skills are taught through a series of three required core courses, with the remaining coursework consisting of advanced electives, readings groups, and special topics courses selected in consultation with the student's advisory committee.
To provide focus to the student's course of study, and guidance in the selection of courses, the ESE M.S. program is divided into three tracks. The tracks have different required core courses, but they overlap in the selection of elective courses. Complete documentation of the requirements for all ESE degrees is given in PDF files that can be downloaded from the Department's online Academic Catalog.
- Environmental Science and Engineering: More detail on the ESE Track.
- Environmental and Biomolecular Systems: More detail on the EBS Track.
- Estuarine and Ocean Systems: More detail on the EOS Track.
All three of the ESE M.S. tracks can be obtained with or without a thesis. The non-thesis option may include some non-thesis research or internship credits. The M.S. thesis option requires a written thesis, composed of original research, and an oral defense. Most M.S. students are admitted to non-thesis tracks, but some enter directly into thesis tracks. Non-thesis M.S. students can convert to a thesis track, and M.S. students can be promoted to the Ph.D. program, although the latter requires a formal application. Typical times to complete the M.S. in ESE (for full time students) are 1 academic year for the non-thesis option and 2 years for the thesis option.
Most students accepted into the ESE M.S. program have Bachelors (or equivalent) degrees in the physical or biological sciences, engineering, or related disciplines (e.g., computer science). Prospective students with different backgrounds are encouraged to inquire, if they have professional or other experience that might provide adequate background. Requirements for admission to this program include all the general requirements of the Department of Science & Engineering, which are given here, plus the following:
M.S. students may be full time or part time. To matriculate, students should follow the instructions on the Admissions page for the Department of Science and Engineering. Applications are considered year-round, but prospective M.S. students are encouraged to apply by July 31 for admission to start in the following Fall quarter. (International students should apply earlier to allow time processing visas.) Some students take a few ESE classes without matriculation before deciding to apply.
Specific questions about EBS Divisions academic programs should be directed to the Division administrator, using the contacts given here. General inquiries about admission to the Department's graduate programs should be make using the contacts given here.
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Ph.D. Environmental Science and Engineering
A Doctor of Science degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) is offered by the Division of Environmental and Biomolecular Systems in close cooperation with the Center for Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction.
An Ph.D. in ESE prepares students for careers in academic research, teaching, regulation, and management.
The ESE curriculum provides a unified and interdisciplinary understanding of natural and engineered environmental systems, with emphasis on aquatic media, including surface waters, soils, sediments, and the subsurface. Coursework addresses scales from molecular to nano, cellular, community, and ecosystem. The program emphasizes fundamental concepts from science and engineering, including chemical equilibrium and kinetics, microbial genomics and proteomics, and computer modeling and simulation.
The curriculum is designed to ensure a common foundation of core concepts and skills, but also to allow considerable flexibility for customization to provide the optimal educational experience for each student. Core concepts and skills are taught through a series of three required core courses, with the remaining coursework consisting of advanced electives, readings groups, and special topics courses selected in consultation with the student's advisory committee.
To provide focus to the student's course of study, and guidance in the selection of courses, the ESE Ph.D. program is divided into three tracks. The tracks have different required core courses, but they overlap in the selection of elective courses. Complete documentation of the requirements for all ESE degrees is given in PDF files that can be downloaded from the Department's online Academic Catalog.
- Environmental Science and Engineering: More detail on the ESE Track.
- Environmental and Biomolecular Systems: More detail on the EBS Track.
- Estuarine and Ocean Systems: More detail on the EOS Track.
All Ph.D. students mass pass qualifying exams near the end of their first year, prepare and defend a thesis proposal in their second year, conduct original research leading to multiple peer-reviewed publications, and finally submit a written dissertation and complete an oral defense of the dissertation. The typical time to complete the Ph.D. in ESE is 5 years.
Most students accepted into the ESE PhD. program have Bachelors (or equivalent) degrees in the physical or biological sciences, engineering, or related disciplines (e.g., computer science). Prospective students with different backgrounds are encouraged to inquire, if they have professional or other experience that might provide adequate background. Requirements for admission to this program include all the general requirements of the Department of Science & Engineering, which are given here, plus the following:
Most Ph.D. students are full time, but Ph.D. students can be part-time under special circumstances. To matriculate, students should follow the instructions on the Admissions page for the Department of Science and Engineering. Applications are considered year-round, but prospective Ph.D. students are encouraged to apply by the first workday in January (following the New Year holiday) to receive priority consideration for financial support starting in the Fall quarter of that year. Some students take a few ESE classes without matriculation before deciding to apply.
Specific questions about EBS Divisions academic programs should be directed to the Division administrator, using the contacts given here. General inquiries about admission to the Department's graduate programs should be make using the contacts given here.
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M.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
A Master of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) is offered by the Division of Environmental and Biomolecular Systems.
An M.S. in BMB prepares students for careers in bio- and medical-technology, health science monitoring and diagnostics. It also can be useful preparation for higher degrees in the biochemistry, molecular biology, and medicine.
The BMB curriculum within the EBS division provides students the opportunity to explore the structure and function of macromolecules and their integration into biological processes. Leading-edge metallobiochemistry, structural biology, spectroscopy, proteomics, microbial genetics and genomics are applied to uncover the molecular details of enzyme mechanisms, signal transduction, and control of gene expression. Collaborations with ESE and EBS allow BMB students to engage in multidisciplinary research involving the application of molecular biology and genetics to ecological studies.
The curriculum is designed to ensure a common foundation of core concepts and skills, but also to allow considerable flexibility for customization to provide the optimal educational experience for each student. Core concepts and skills are taught through a series of three required core courses, with the remaining coursework consisting of advanced electives, readings groups, and special topics courses selected in consultation with the student's advisory committee.
To provide focus to the student's course of study, and guidance in the selection of courses, the BMB M.S. program is divided into two tracks. The tracks have different required core courses, but they overlap in the selection of elective courses. Complete documentation of the requirements for all BMB degrees is given in PDF files that can be downloaded from the Department's online Academic Catalog.
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: More detail on the BMB Track.
- Environmental and Biomolecular Systems: More detail on the EBS Track.
All three of the BMB M.S. degree can be obtained with or without a thesis. The non-thesis option may include some non-thesis research or internship credits. The M.S. thesis option requires a written thesis, composed of original research, and an oral defense. Most M.S. students are admitted to non-thesis tracks, but some enter directly into thesis tracks. Non-thesis M.S. students can convert to a thesis track, and M.S. students can be promoted to the Ph.D. program, although the latter requires a formal application. Typical times to complete the M.S. in BMB (for full time students) are 1 academic year for the non-thesis option and 2 years for the thesis option.
Most students accepted into the BMB M.S. program have Bachelors (or equivalent) degrees in the physical or biological sciences, engineering, or related disciplines (e.g., computer science). Prospective students with different backgrounds are encouraged to inquire, if they have professional or other experience that might provide adequate background. Requirements for admission to this program include all the general requirements of the Department of Science & Engineering, which are given here, plus the following:
M.S. students may be full time or part time. To matriculate, students should follow the instructions on the Admissions page for the Department of Science and Engineering. Applications are considered year-round, but prospective M.S. students are encouraged to apply by July 31 for admission to start in the following Fall quarter. (International students should apply earlier to allow time processing visas.) Some students take a few BMB classes without matriculation before deciding to apply.
Specific questions about EBS Divisions academic programs should be directed to the Division administrator, using the contacts given here. General inquiries about admission to the Department's graduate programs should be make using the contacts given here.
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