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Medical Materials Microdegree

Materials Science and
Engineering

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  • Medical Materials Microdegree

Medical Materials Convergence Engineering Microdegree

(Medical Materials Microdegree, Undergraduate student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering)


  • Advanced materials include metals, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and nanomaterials. All of these materials can be applied as biomedical materials that interact with human and microbial biological systems, including bacteria and viruses. Metals and ceramics are utilized in regenerative therapeutic scaffolds and antimicrobial or antiviral materials. Semiconductors are extended to applications in bioimaging, biosensors, and implantable energy systems. Polymers are employed in biodegradable and sustainable plastics, artificial organs, and medical aesthetic applications, while nanomaterials are applied in COVID-19 vaccine delivery platforms and in the diagnosis and treatment of intractable cancers.

    To develop expertise in such biomedical materials, a fundamental understanding of biological systems combined with integrated knowledge of advanced materials design principles is essential. The Medical–Advanced Materials Convergence Engineering Micro-degree is an interdisciplinary educational program designed to cultivate this competency. The curriculum integrates foundational and advanced courses from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering with basic medical science courses offered by the College of Medicine.

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Freshman
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second semester		 Sophomore
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second semester		 Junior
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second semester		 Senior
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second semester
Department of Materials Science and
Engineering courses

Organic Materials
chemistry

Introduction to Organic
and Polymeric Materials

Introduction to
Biomaterials

Molecular and
Biological Materials

Medical
Nanoengineering
College of Medicine courses
(Accredited as Major Elective courses at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering)

The Basics of
Biomedical Research I

Molecular Biology

Cell Biology

Biochemistry

Cell Biology

  • 1st grade subjects Courses for freshman is designed as a foundational stage in which undergraduate students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering develop an understanding of the molecular-level structure and function that constitute biological systems. Through Introduction to Medical Science Research I (PMED165), students learn about recent trends and research methodologies in medical science. In addition, Molecular Biology (PMED166) provides fundamental knowledge of the molecules that form biological systems.

  • 2nd grade subjects The second-year curriculum is structured to provide fundamental concepts in the structure and physical, chemical, and biological properties of advanced materials, as well as foundational knowledge of the chemical molecules that compose cellular structures. Through Biochemistry (PMED202) and Cell Biology (PMED221), students develop an understanding of the basic principles of chemical molecules and cellular structures that constitute living systems. Organic Materials Chemistry (KMSE215) introduces materials design based on organic chemistry, whereas Introduction to Organic and Polymeric Materials (KMSE210) deepens the understanding of chemical and physical bond-based structure and physical and chemical properties of organic materials that comprise biological systems.

  • 3rd grade subjects The third-year (or second-year) curriculum focuses on understanding how various material classes can be used for biological applications. Introduction to Biomaterials (KMSE212) enables students to understand the potential applications of metals, ceramics, polymers, and nanomaterials in biological systems.

  • 4th grade subjects The fourth-year curriculum is designed to extend and apply the fundamental principles of materials design to molecular and biological systems. In Molecular Biomaterials (KMSE 411), students study the synthesis, structure, and physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of biomolecule-based materials. In Medical Nanoengineering (KMSE430), students learn design principles of inorganic, organic, and inorganic-organic nanomaterials for their applications in living systems, including medical diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

  • * Polymer Materials Analysis (KMSE318) is excluded from the course for Medical Materials Convergence Engineering Microdegree from 2nd semester of 2026.

Organic Materials chemistryKMSE 215 3 unit
Certification
Major Elective
Syllabus
Organic Materials Chemistry is an introductory course for the students to acquire the basic knowledge needed for understanding the organic materials. This course deals with nomenclatures, properties, reactions, and the synthesis of simple and small organic molecules.
Competency
Convergent thinking
Introduction to Organic and Polymeric MaterialsKMSE 210 3 unit
Certification
Major Elective
Syllabus
This class deals with the structure and basic characteristics of organic materials including polymers. This class covers the relationship between structural characteristics and properties, unique properties and basic characteristics of organic high molec.
Competency
Convergent thinking
Medical NanoengineeringKMSE 430 3 unit
Certification
Major Elective
Syllabus
Based on the perspective of materials science and engineering, this course aims to understand how the structure and physical/chemical/biological properties of nanomaterials can be applied for living systems. This course covers design principles of inorganic/organic/hybrid nanomaterials for medical diagnosis/treatment/prevention.
Competency
Convergent thinking
Introduction to BiomaterialsKMSE 212 3 unit
Certification
Major Elective
Syllabus
This course will cover the basic principles of metals, ceramics, polymers currently used as biomedical materials. The fabrication procedures and various applications in orthopedic, dental, cardiovascular, artificial organs will be introduced. Knowledges on nano-biosensors based on nanomaterials will be acquired.
Competency
Convergent thinking
Molecular and Biological MaterialsKMSE 411 3 unit
Certification
Major Elective
Syllabus
Within the scope of basic materials science and chemistry, this course covers fundamental principles of structure and physical bonding of organic and biological molecules. Based on this understanding, this course will introduce how molecules are assembled into various structures and biomaterials (e.g. coordination bond-based, amphiphile-based, nanoparticles, and cell assembly).
Competency
Creative problem solving
The Basics of Biomedical Research IPMED 165 1 unit
Certification
Major Required
Syllabus
Biomedical science is a rapidly evolving field, and its research findings have a profound impact on all areas of medical diagnosis, treatment, and health promotion. This course aims to educate physicians capable of leading medical research and innovation. It offers students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of cutting-edge biomedical research directly from researchers in various fields. By attending seminars led by researchers active in various fields, students will learn about the latest biomedical research trends, methods, results, and their scientific and clinical applications.
Competency
Creative problem solving
Molecular BiologyPMED 166 3 unit
Certification
Major Required
Syllabus
This course aims to understanding of the structure, expression, and regulation of genes at the molecular level, and the correlation between human life phenomena and genes
Competency
Creative problem solving
Cell BiologyPMED 221 3 unit
Certification
Major Required
Syllabus
This course aims to understanding of the structure and proliferation of cells, which are the basis of life, the composition and function of cell organelles, the structure of DNA that controls genetic information, and the processes of DNA replication and gene expression.
Competency
Creative problem solving
BiochemistryPMED 202 3 unit
Certification
Major Required
Syllabus
This course deals with metabolism and related phenomena, including the interconversion and degradation of sugars, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, based on chemical investigations of cellular morphology and components as the basic units of life. It also focuses on dynamic biochemistry, which plays an important role in elucidating life phenomena, as well as the chemical regulation of enzymes with unique biological functions and the mechanisms of genetic information expression.
Competency
Creative problem solving (60) / Challenging leader (40)