DU first to offer biomed, nursing dual program

By Julian Routh | News Editor Duquesne is actively recruiting for a first-of-its-kind dual degree program that combines biomedical engineering and nursing. The five-year program, launching fall 2015, will allow engineering students to gain clinical experience, which will open up “more immediately-beneficial career paths,” provost and vice president for academic affairs Timothy Austin said. Biomedical engineers typically have to work with clinicians to test products, … Continue reading DU first to offer biomed, nursing dual program

Students: DU makes cross-school studying difficult

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke For Duquesne junior Michael Rand, finance and math fit together perfectly. “The mathematics background is extremely important, especially in finance applications,” Rand said. “The math is good to have, not only for finding a job, but for practical use.” But studying finance and mathematics at Duquesne is not so practical. The two subjects are in separate schools, and … Continue reading Students: DU makes cross-school studying difficult