Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Program

Biomedical Engineering is a highly interdisciplinary field of engineering which combines a fundamental understanding of engineering principles with an appreciation of the life sciences. Biomedical Engineers are prepared to solve problems in the health care industry and interact equally with other engineers and health care professionals. Students are prepared to embark on careers in research, design and development of medical devices, instrumentation, analysis tools, clinical evaluation methods, systems and processes, and other forms of medical technology.

• Apply principles of engineering, biology, human physiology, chemistry, calculus-based physics, mathematics (through differential equations) and statistics.
• Solve bio/biomedical engineering problems, including those associated with interactions between living and non-living systems.
• Analyze, model, design, and realize bio/biomedical engineering devices, systems, components, or processes.
• Make measurements on and interpret data from living systems.

Program Highlights

• The co-op program provides paid, flexible, industry experience. It is a great way to earn money while getting experience in industry.
• The curriculum focuses on the design of medical devices and hands-on laboratory experiences to reinforce technical concepts from the classroom. Students have freedom to tailor their coursework toward specific career paths such as design of prosthetics and implantable devices.
• Paid undergraduate research opportunities are available in the areas of tissue engineering, biomaterials, and biomechanics on federally-funded projects.
• Nationally recognized design teams apply what students learn in the classroom while making friends, traveling, and building their resumes.
• Many scholarships are available to significantly decrease the cost of going to school, from major-specific scholarships to some where all students are automatically considered for when applying.
• Tutoring and academic support is available at no additional cost to undergraduate students.

Career Opportunities 

A degree in biomedical engineering prepares you for careers in research, design and development of medical devices, instrumentation, analysis tools, clinical evaluation methods, systems and processes, as well as for post-baccalaureate studies in engineering, law, or medical school. We have placed graduates at companies such as Perkin-Elmer, GE Healthcare, Zimmer Biomet, The Cleveland Clinic and Pfizer.

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Curriculum guides & courses

Curriculum guide: Biomedical Engineering

Courses: Review all our biomedical engineering classes.

Accreditation

The BS in Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. The program has specific educational objectives and student outcomes that prepare graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering.