Program Overview
Biomedical Engineering Program
The Biomedical Engineering program at Ohio State University is a multidisciplinary field that combines mathematics, physical sciences, and chemical sciences with engineering and life sciences to address issues in biology and medicine.
Program Overview
The program educates engineers in both the breadth and depth of biomedical engineering, with specific activities in the domains of:
- Bioimaging
- Biotransport
- Biomaterials
- Biomechanics
- Molecular, cellular, and tissue engineering
- Micro
ano-biotechnology
Students are challenged to integrate engineering and life sciences throughout the curriculum, including the quantification of physiological processes, modeling, and computer simulation of biological phenomena.
Admission Criteria
To be considered for this major, freshmen applying to the Columbus campus are strongly encouraged to submit their complete admission application by November 1. Admitted first-year students begin in pre-biomedical engineering, where they complete the prerequisite coursework necessary to apply to the biomedical engineering major.
Curriculum
The biomedical engineering undergraduate curriculum prepares students for the next step in their career path, with major courses including a balance of breadth and depth in biomedical engineering and other courses. All engineering students also take additional select core courses and general education courses.
Research Areas
Biomedical engineering research topics include:
- Nanotechnology for cell transplants
- Microfabrication of biodegradable polymers for drug delivery
- Design of virtual bone dissection simulations
- Biomechanics of tissue (bone, eye, breast)
- Magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy
- Corneal topography
- Understanding mechanoregulation, mechanosignaling in vascular cells and tissues
- Mechanobiology of upper respiratory and pulmonary infection and inflammation
- Cancer imaging and treatment
- Biocompatibility of novel implant materials
Career Opportunities
A majority of biomedical engineers are employed by manufacturing industries, primarily in the medical instruments and supplies industries. Many pursue further professional training in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, and business, or further their education in graduate school. Biomedical engineers find jobs in health services, government agencies, or as independent consultants.
Salary Estimates
Beginning annual salaries for recent biomedical engineering graduates average $57,982.
Student Organizations
Biomedical engineering students can choose from more than 80 engineering student organizations, including Alpha Eta Mu Beta, Biomedical Engineering Society, Engineering in Medicine Interest Group, and OhioMOD Biomolecular Design Team.
Internship Opportunities
Students work with Engineering Career Services to find both paid internships and co-op jobs across the United States and around the world. About 75% of engineering students participate in a co-op or internship before they graduate.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Engineering students have several opportunities for global education, including service learning, semester abroad, international internships, engineering-specific study abroad programs, or the Global Option in Engineering program.
Honors and Scholars Programs
Honors and Scholars programs offer students an opportunity to pursue academic rigor or foster passion through community. Engineering students can enhance their experience by getting involved with one of the following engineering-based programs, including the Fundamentals of Engineering for Honors (FEH) Program and Engineering Scholars.