SSN School of Advanced Career Education and Drexel University Introduce International Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering

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SSN School of Advanced Career Education and Drexel University Introduce International Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering

  • Wednesday, July 19, 2023 2:55PM IST (9:25AM GMT)
 
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India:  
SSN School of Advanced Career Education in Chennai (a part of SSN Institutions and Shiv Nadar Foundation) and Drexel University have announced a landmark collaboration to establish the SSN-Drexel University International Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering. The program will specialize in Medical Instrumentation, offering Indian students exceptional opportunities to pursue an advanced degree. By combining the expertise of two world-class institutions, students will gain a strong foundation in biomedical engineering principles and cutting-edge knowledge in medical instrumentation. Graduates, in particular international STEM students, will benefit from a guaranteed three-year work visa (OTP) on graduation, enhancing their career prospects globally. Students can apply at SSN’s official website. The application will be open till 20th July 2023.
 
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at SSN has a long-standing association with the Drexel School of Biomedical Engineering, including joint research publications and student internships. This collaboration will offer students a world-class opportunity to foster creativity and technological innovation cost-effectively. SSN believes in the holistic development of students and through this collaborative effort, we are not only strengthening academic ties but also grooming the next generation of leaders in the emerging field of Biomedical Engineering,” said Dr. Kala Vijayakumar, President, SSN Institutions, India.
 
“Both SSN SACE and Drexel University offer cutting-edge education in the fields of engineering and technology. Additionally, Drexel’s unique co-op program offers students the possibility to find employment directly in industry during their degree program. Students on co-op put into practice what they learn in the classroom, gain real work experience, and make a salary that substantially offsets tuition costs. After graduation, international students in STEM fields have 3 years of guaranteed work visa (OPT) if they receive a job offer,” said Rogelio Miñana, Ph.D. Vice Provost for Global Engagement, Professor of Spanish and Global Studies, Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA.
 
In addition to this partnership, SSN School of Advanced Career Education (SACE) has a successful track record of bringing top international institutions to India. SSN SACE specializes in offering programs in collaboration with renowned universities, enabling students to access cutting-edge education without leaving the country. Through SACE, SSN Institutions has consistently demonstrated its commitment to providing students with global exposure and preparing them for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.

Applications for the SSN-Drexel University International Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Medical Instrumentation are now open. Interested students are encouraged to seize this opportunity to embark on a transformative educational journey.

Prospective students can apply through this link: https://drexel.edu/biomed/global-partnerships/international-programs/ssn-college-of-engineering-chennai-india/


About SSN Institutions

SSN Institutions, located in the Old Mahabalipuram Road, is spread over 230 acres with a built-up area of over 2.1 million sq ft and is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure for learning including computers and Internet facilities networked by optic fiber links, modern workshops & labs, seminar halls, auditoria, libraries, gymnasium, a sports complex and hostels for men and women. The campus is entirely Wi-Fi enabled with 24/7 internet access. The total students' strength is 4200. SSN has one of the highest percentages of Ph.D. holders in its faculty among all private educational institutions.

SSN Institutions currently comprise a College of Engineering, School of Management, School of Advanced Software Engineering, School of Advanced Career Education and the Research Center.

SSN SACE offers educational programs in collaboration with globally renowned universities and industries to provide the best education through distinguished faculty from India and abroad. It also supports research in learning and education technology to make learning more effective. It also has a dedicated Center of Excellence in Industry 4.0 and supports industry collaborations with corporates.

About Shiv Nadar Foundation
 
Established in 1994, by Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL - a US $12.8 billion leading global technology enterprise, the Foundation is committed to the creation of a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education, and to bridge the socio-economic divide. Over the last 27 years the Foundation, has directly touched the lives of over 36,000 alumni and students through its marquee institutions in literacy, K12 and higher education. Today, the Foundation has a community of over 100,000 constituents, which includes not only globally dispersed alumni and students but also faculty members, corporate executives, and extended families.

The Foundation has invested over US$1.1 billion in its seven landmark institutions and initiatives across education and art. Currently, close to 14,000 students and over 2,000 faculty are part of the Foundation along with more than 22,000 strong globally dispersed alumni community.

The Foundation’s students have gone to study at some of the best institutions globally including the Ivy League in the US and top universities in other countries including Australia, Singapore, China and UK. Students are also working in major corporations, including Goldman Sachs, Honda, HP, Schindler, and several others both in India and across other geographies. Faculty across the Foundation institutions are drawn from the best Indian and international universities, with a strong focus on research and innovation. 

The Shiv Nadar Foundation pursues the philosophy of 'Creative Philanthropy'. It is a powerful model which envisages creation of institutions that are built to last and continue to impact future generations. It is an approach that allows sustained institutionalized philanthropy for long-term, high impact, socio-economic transformation.
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Dr Pooja Arora, Shiv Nadar Foundation, [email protected], +91-9811708711

Alisha Bisherwal, HCL, [email protected], +91-8447821231

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