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South Korea | Advanced Biomodelling

Dates: February 28 – March 10, 2025
Location: Incheon, South Korea
Cost: $3,860
Included: airfare, accommodations, in-country transportation, meals, program events and activities, and study abroad fee
Application deadline: October 15th
Deposit: $575 November 1st (non-refundable)
Final payment deadline: $3,285 with spring tuition and fees deadline
Course information: BME 430/530 – Advanced Biomodelling

Requirements: In order to attend a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program, students must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to Emily Dunn (dunn_ea@mercer.edu).

Experience the global impact of biomodelling firsthand in this immersive course, which includes an exciting week-long trip to South Korea. During this international excursion, students will collaborate with local companies and universities to witness biomodelling in action within real-world contexts. From engaging with cutting-edge research to experiencing innovative applications firsthand, this unique opportunity offers students a deeper understanding of the global landscape of biomodelling technology.

Through hands-on experiences and interactions with industry leaders and academic experts, participants will gain invaluable insights into the practical applications of biomodelling in diverse settings. This international component enhances the course curriculum by providing a unique cross-cultural perspective and fostering meaningful connections with professionals in the field. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey to South Korea, where students will expand their horizons and deepen their knowledge of biomodelling technology on a global scale.

For more information about this program please contact Dr. Sinjae Hyun (hyun_s@mercer.edu, 478-301-2214) or the Study Abroad Office (studyabroad@mercer.edu, 478-301-5964).

During this one-week program, students will experience:

programs at Incheon Jaeneung Uniersity (IJU) including hands on learning of Lab on a Chip technology
programs at SEEANN solutions including:
- visiting SEEANN (a biomedical engineering company)
- testing software (reconeasy 3D and ortho)
- printing and packaging medical devices
- observing a surgery with patient specific devices (optional)
evening activities and sightseeing in Incheon
a day trip to Seoul for sightseeing and cultural experiences

*These activities are subject to change based on availability when booking.

To apply: Please click on the “Apply Now” button in the overview section and fill out all of the information requested.

Application deadline: October 15th
Decision date: October 16th
Deposit: $575 (non-refundable) due by November 1st to hold your place in the program.
Final payment deadline: $3,285 by spring tuition and fees spring deadline

BME 430/530 – Advanced Biomedical Modelling

3 Credit Hours

Course Description

In this course, students will learn about a variety of topics pertaining to the important field of biomodeling applications including medical image processing, mesh generation, computational modeling and simulations. The course follows a lecture-lab format, and includes a significant amount of hands-on lab works. The goal of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of all fundamental biomodeling technology including rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, and biomodeling techniques (i.e., virtual prototyping). Additional concepts important to product development and medical application of prototyping technology will be addressed and exercised in conjunction with the class project. (As needed)