Program Overview

Biomedical Engineering, B.A. / B.S.

Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing

Our interdisciplinary biomedical engineering program is perfect for students who wish to enhance their education in both engineering and biological sciences to improve health care.

As a biomedical engineer, you will combine the problem-solving skills of engineering with medicine to imagine, initiate and invent new medical processes and products. Choose a B.A. or B.S. degree based on your interests.

Program Highlights

• Interdisciplinary Research: Participate in research in our laboratories across campus, such as our Cardiovascular Translational Research Center.
• Wide-Ranging Electives: Enhance your education with courses in the fields of science, engineering, computing, public health, psychology, economics and more.
• Hands-On Experience: Take advantage of experiential learning opportunities through laboratories, internships and design opportunities.
• Campus Connections: Collaborate with the School of Medicine and other science and engineering departments through education and research.

What You’ll Study

Gain a thorough foundation in mathematics, anatomy, sciences and engineering disciplines, and choose from an array of electives to tailor your studies to your interests in biomedical engineering. You can choose from a B.S. degree leading to licensure as an engineer or a flexible B.A. degree.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

• Data Analysis: Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
• Research: Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
• Problem Solving: Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies
• Collaboration: Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
• Technical Writing: Creating clear and concise documents, such as manuals or instructions, for technical or scientific topics
• Product Design: Creating new or improved products that meet customer needs and expectations

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

• Research Engineer
• Development/Design Engineer
• Product/Project Manager
• Clinical Engineer/Coordinator
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist
• Quality Control/Assurance Manager

Workplace Settings

• Research and Development
• Biotech Industry
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Medical Device Industry
• Health Care and Hospitals
• Government

Advanced Degrees

Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.

• Master's
  • Biomedical Engineering, M.E.
  • Biomedical Engineering, M.S.
• Doctorate
  • Biomedical Engineering, Ph.D.
• Master's
  • Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering, M.S.
  • Business Administration, One-Year M.B.A.
• Doctorate
  • Medicine, M.D.

Biomedical engineering is a unique discipline that has provided me with dedicated and ambitious peers and friends, and the professors have become mentors and role models.

Lauren Speck