BS in Biomedical Engineering

Program Overview

The University of Illinois Chicago's BS in Biomedical Engineering program provides a comprehensive education in biomedical engineering fundamentals, with a focus on hands-on learning and problem-solving. Students can choose a concentration area and select electives to tailor their studies to their career goals. Graduates are prepared for careers in research, development, design, manufacturing, and consulting in the biomedical engineering field.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Content:

• Nonengineering and General Education Requirements: 64-65 credit hours covering subjects like mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and humanities.
• Required Engineering Courses: 45 credit hours covering fundamental topics like thermodynamics, electrical circuit analysis, bioinstrumentation, biotransport, and statistics.
• Selective Engineering Courses: 7-8 credit hours, including a biomedical product development course and a capstone lecture and lab course focusing on specific areas like biomedical imaging, cell and tissue engineering, neural engineering, or bioinformatics.

Assessment:

• Traditional assessments like exams, quizzes, and assignments within individual courses.
• Project work and presentations, especially within capstone courses and senior design projects.
• Potential use of standardized exams or assessments specific to the field of biomedical engineering.

Teaching:

• A combination of lectures, discussions, laboratory exercises, and hands-on experiences.
• Faculty with diverse backgrounds and expertise in various areas of biomedical engineering.
• Possible opportunities for research involvement and collaboration with faculty members.

Careers:

• Graduates can pursue various careers within the biomedical engineering field, ranging from research and development to clinical engineering, design and manufacturing, and consulting.

Other:

• Professional development workshops and seminars are offered to enhance students' career readiness.
• Opportunities for participation in student organizations, research projects, and internships.
• The program emphasizes hands-on learning, problem-solving skills, and ethical considerations within biomedical engineering.
• Graduates are prepared for professional licensure and further studies in graduate programs.