All doctoral and master’s students admitted to the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) are expected to make maintain satisfactory progress toward their degree as determined by the Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) and the student’s supervisor. Satisfactory progress is defined as:
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The BME Milestones Agreement is reviewed and signed by all incoming graduate doctoral students and is one of the ways students’ progress is determined. Failure to meet the expected time of achievement for each milestone may be considered failure to meet satisfactory progress, as determined by the GSC and the student’s supervisor.
UT Austin Milestone | Expected Time of Achievement |
Review degree requirements and milestones agreement with graduate advisor | 1st semester |
Successful completion of the qualifying exam | End of 1st year |
Advancement to candidacy | End of 2nd year |
Complete all required, formal coursework | End of 3rd year |
IRB (human testing) approvals (if needed) | Variable |
IACUC (animal testing) approvals (if needed) | Variable |
Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by committee | End of 5th year |
Exit interview completed and submitted to Survey of Earned Doctorates | End of 5th year |
Teaching Assistant Requirement
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- Review, be aware of, and meet all requirements and conditions for earning a degree.
- Adhere to any conditions, requirements, and timelines established by the GSC regarding progress toward earning a degree.
- Initiate meetings and/or provide updates to appropriate faculty and/or GSC members regarding progress toward meeting expectations and requirements outlined by the GSC.
When to Expect Your Annual Review
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