A high quality fundamental science and engineering education is the foundation from which translational research must be based. We provide this foundation through a rigorous curriculum that teaches key principles and approaches critical to the development of biological delivery technologies. Required science and engineering courses are distributed among three thematic threads: quantitative fundamentals, biological systems and modeling and transport phenomena. In addition, students develop a strong understanding of entrepreneurial principles by completing courses in Tulane's Schools of Business (through the Levy-Rosenblum Institute for Entrepreneurship) and Law and participating in the New Orleans Business Plan Competition.<br><br>An additional component of the Bioinnovation fellow experience is a summer internship at the FDA in Silver Springs, MD. There, they will acquire the necessary experiences to understand the practical and regulatory considerations that are required for the successful development of biomedical technologies and devices. In addition, they will develop strong collaborations with researches in industry or government while expanding their understanding of career paths available to PhDs outside of academia.<br><br>The following outline provides a sample distribution of courses available to Bioinnovation PhD students at Tulane. It is not all-inclusive, and students are encouraged to work with their mentors to develop a curriculum of sufficient breadth to satisfy the Bioinnovation Program requirements and depth to establish a focus in their area of interest and research. For a more complete course listing and set of directives, please consult the Student & Faculty Handbook.