Undergraduate - Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, BSE

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30 Credits
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Program description

Biomedical Engineering, BSE

Turning an idea for improving health outcomes into a working device prototype requires deep, cross-disciplinary technical knowledge. This program equips students with the engineering and life sciences expertise needed to move a biomedical concept from concept to functioning solution. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering trains students to apply this combined knowledge responsibly and sustainably, addressing both individual and societal health needs. The program carries accreditation from ABET's Engineering Accreditation Commission under its General Criteria as well as its Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering Program Criteria.
Curriculum

Featured courses

Bioengineering Product Design

The fundamentals of financial and organizational structure of business and how it influences bioengineering analysis, design, and decision making; biomedical ethics and device and drug regulation; and fundamentals of business and technical management.

Biomechanics for Biomedical Engineers

Biomechanics provides conceptual and mathematical tools that are necessary for understanding how living things move. Focuses on human biomechanics with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system.

Biomedical Instrumentation

Principles of medical instrumentation. Studies of medical diagnostic instruments and techniques for the measurement of physiologic variables in living systems.

Admissions

Admission requirements

Program requirements

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Key admission dates & deadlines

Program start Spring 2027 Fall 2027
Campus Immersion Online Campus Immersion Online
Application deadline October 1st, 2026 October 1st, 2026 January 15th, 2027 January 15th, 2027
Classes start January 11th, 2027 January 11th, 2027 August 19th, 2027 August 19th, 2027
Outcomes

Career opportunities & applicable roles

Biomedical engineers are primarily employed in governmental regulatory agencies, hospital and research facilities, medical and educational institutions, and medical device, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. In industry, they may work in all aspects of product development, including business development, manufacturing, marketing, quality, regulatory compliance, research and design, and sales. Because of their background in both engineering and medical fields, biomedical engineers often serve a coordinating or interfacing function and have a key role in transdisciplinary teams. Government positions may involve evaluating new technologies, testing product quality and safety, and setting standards. In the hospital, biomedical engineers serving in a clinical engineering function may provide advice on the selection and use of medical equipment, and supervise performance testing and maintenance. Biomedical engineers may also build customized devices for special health care, rehabilitation or research needs.

Career examples include
Bioinformatics Scientist Biomedical Engineer Biostatistician Compliance Manager Human Factors Engineer Microsystem Engineer Regulatory Affairs Manager Technical Sales Engineer Validation Engineer
The school

Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is the largest and most comprehensive engineering program in the United States, with students from 150 countries and all 50 states. It offers 28 undergraduate and more than 55 graduate programs across eight schools. Faculty lead high-impact research, including EPIXC, a $70 million clean energy institute funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, and the $39.8 million SWAP Hub supported by the CHIPS and Science Act. The college is also home to five Science and Technology Centers. U.S. News & World Report ranks its graduate engineering programs No. 23 among public universities (2025–2026), and its faculty have received more than 130 U.S. patents and launched 13 startups.

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