Dual Degree Programs
For those students who are interested in pursuing studies in engineering, Rhodes offers two Dual Degree Programs, one in cooperation with Washington University in St. Louis and the other with a joint program between the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee. Students outside the science disciplines are also encouraged to combine those studies with engineering.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING
A student may complete the Rhodes requirements for this Dual Degree Program in three years at an accelerated pace, and then apply to Washington University for admission to the engineering program there. After two years of intensive engineering study, the student receives two degrees, a Bachelor of Science from Rhodes and a Bachelor of Science from Washington University.The student who pursues a Rhodes degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Fine Arts will generally complete the Rhodes degree in four years applying elective hours to the Dual Degree core requirements. Approximately twenty percent of the students admitted to the Dual Degree Program at Washington have completed their Bachelor’s degrees.
To satisfy the graduation requirements at Rhodes and the entrance requirements to Washington University, all students in the Dual Degree Program must do the following:
- Satisfy all of the Rhodes degree requirements as described earlier in this section of the catalogue. Students should note that Washington University has additional requirements for the Humanities and Social Sciences. In particular, at least eight credits must be taken in one department (in either Humanities or Social Sciences, but not necessarily both) and must include one upper level (300-400 level) course.
- Take the following core courses: Mathematics 121, 122, 223, 251;
Chemistry 111, 112, 111L, 112L; Physics 111, 112, 111L, 112L; Computer Science 141 - Complete the following additional requirements depending on the specific course of study to be pursued at Washington University:
a. Chemistry/Chemical Engineering: Chemistry 211, 212, 211L, 212L, 311, 312, 311L, 312L, 385, 386
b. Physics/Civil Engineering: Geology 111; Physics 211, 250, 305, 306
c. Physics/Electrical Engineering: Physics 211, 250, 301, 302, 304, 325
d. Physics/Mechanical Engineering: Physics 211, 250, 304, 305, 306.
e. Computer Science/Computer Engineering: Computer Science 142, 241, plus one of CS 330, 335, 355 or 360; Mathematics 201, and either Mathematics 311 or 370
f. Mathematics/System Science and Mathematics: Mathematics 201, 261, 311, 370, 465
The coordinator for this program at Rhodes is Professor Ann Viano.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
This program serves students who are interested in completing a master’s degree in biomedical engineering (BME). Students who participate in this program will be able to complete both degrees in five years. The typical student in this program takes three years of coursework at Rhodes, and then two years of coursework and research in the joint program in biomedical engineering at the University of Memphis / University of Tennessee. Students will receive a paying job in a laboratory once accepted into the program (typically after their sophomore year). All students, after the three year completion of their Rhodes undergraduate coursework, become eligible for graduate assistantships. The typical graduate assistantship includes a full tuition-and-fees scholarship and a monthly salary. Students remain in graduate assistantship status throughout their fourth and fifth years.Students can apply for this program once they have reached sophomore standing and have completed one semester of course work. Applications consist of an application form, one letter of reference and a copy of the student’s transcript. Each applicant will be required to complete an interview with a pre-graduate advisor. In order to remain in the program past the junior year, students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.25.
The following requirements must be met to earn the two degrees:
- Complete all general degree or Foundation requirements for the Rhodes degree
- Complete the following core courses: Mathematics 121, 122, 223, 251; Computer Science 141, 142; Chemistry 111, 122, 111L, 122L; Physics 111, 112, 111L, 112L
- Complete the following additional requirements in addition to the specific major chosen at Rhodes:
a. For the Chemistry major: Physics 304*, 305*.
b. For the Physics major: two approved courses at the 300-level or higher* - Complete the following additional undergraduate requirements at the University of Memphis:
a. Mechanics 3322, Mechanics of Materials
b. Mechanics 3331, Mechanics of Fluids
c. *If Physics 304 has not been taken, then add EECE 2201 (Circuit Analysis I). If Physics 305 has not been taken, then add Mechanics 2332 (Dynamics).
These courses will be transferred to Rhodes. Additional undergraduate credits in mathematics, science, or engineering may be transferred to meet requirement 5 below. - Complete the number of credits required for the Rhodes bachelor’s degree (from the first three years at Rhodes plus undergraduate courses transferred from UM). Successful completion of requirements 1-5 is necessary to fulfill the requirements for the B.S. degree.
- Complete the following graduate courses at the University of Memphis and/or The University of Tennessee:
a. BIOM 7209 (Measurements and Instrumentation)
b. BIOM 7101 (BME Analysis I) BIOM 7004 (Life Science I)
c. BIOM 7005 (Life Science II)
d. BIOM 7996, minimum 6 credits (MS Thesis)
Also, one additional graduate mathematics elective course and three additional graduate engineering elective courses. The mathematics and engineering elective courses are selected in consultation with the graduate advisor. Enrollment in the BME seminar/professional development course(s) is also required. Students are expected to complete an oral thesis defense.
The course descriptions and details for each course may be found at the University of Memphis, the University of Tennessee, and the Rhodes web sites. The coordinator for this program at Rhodes is Professor Ann Viano.
