In my opinion, I don’t think 70:30 is a good ratio of academic courses versus practical courses. Academic courses are great in terms of getting a good understanding of the concept and processes used within medical devices. However, practical courses are important as it provides you an examples of real life industry problems. Without practical courses, it’s really challenging for an individual to perform well with only academic background. Additionally, in the BME field, it’s important to understand the design control and FDA regulations involved in medical devices. NJIT should have a 50:50 ratio of academic to practical classes. By having practical classes background, it will make an individual more successful in the medical device industry.