Cooperative Education Model for Biomedical Engineering Program: A Case Study in Southeast University and Beijing Genomics Institute

By using case study method, this research examines the SEUBGI cooperative education model. What is the co-op model and how the model works in BGI are the two research questions. Materials were collected from multiple sources. Results show that the SEU-BGI cooperative education is comprehensive in mission and goals, institutional and structural commitment, learning outcomes, curriculum plan, activities, monitoring and assessment. We also discuss the attributes, principles, characteristics, components and educational value of this case that contributing to the learning effectiveness. This paper provides the empirical basis and case reference for the Chinese National Excellent Engineers Education Program.