Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

The online Bachelor of Science in engineering in biomedical engineering at Arizona State University is designed for individuals who think outside the box and have a passion for engineering and the life sciences. This program enables students to apply innovative solutions to overcome the challenges associated with 21st-century health problems. It is also suitable for aspiring medical school students who aim to redefine the future of medicine as problem solvers, device innovators, and leaders in the healthcare field.

Program Details

• Total classes: 42
• Weeks per class: 7.5
• Total credit hours: 120
• Next start date: 01/12/2026

Program Description

Biomedical engineering combines engineering and life sciences disciplines, allowing students to apply their skills ethically and sustainably to address societal and individual needs. This ABET-accredited program includes interactive coursework, innovative laboratory instruction, and remote research experience. Students develop theoretical knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the multidisciplinary biomedical industry or admission to top-tier graduate and medical school programs.

In-Demand Skills

Students gain technical, analytic, and interpersonal skills, including:

• Technical skills:
  • Bioimaging
  • Biomedical engineering instrument design and construction
  • Cell and molecular biology skills
  • Programming using software like Python and Matlab
• Analytic skills:
  • Biomedical engineering product design and development processes
  • Experimental design
  • FDA regulatory processes and technical communication
  • Statistical analysis
• Interpersonal skills:
  • Analytic problem-solving and iterative design
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Oral and written presentation skills
  • Understanding ethical issues in biomedical and medical sciences and engineering practices

Specialized Tracks

The program offers two specialized tracks:

• Biomedical device design: Emphasizes engineering principles and technical expertise needed to design, develop, and optimize devices that interact with the human body.
• Biological device design: Leverages biological principles to engineer systems and devices that harness or manipulate biological materials.

Career Paths

Biomedical engineers work in various industries, including bioinformatics, data science, FDA and manufacturing compliance, genetic engineering, and regulatory affairs. Potential career paths include:

• Bioinformatics Scientist
• Biomedical Engineer
• Biostatistician
• Compliance Manager
• Human Factors Engineer
• Microsystem Engineer
• Regulatory Affairs Manager
• Technical Sales Engineer
• Validation Engineer

Admission Requirements

• General admission requirements: All students must meet general university admission requirements.
• First-year additional requirements:
  • Minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score
  • Minimum 24 ACT combined score
  • 3.00 minimum ABOR GPA or class ranking in top 25% of high school class
• Transfer additional requirements:
  • Minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for less than 24 transfer hours
  • Satisfy first-year student admission requirements for transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours
• International additional requirements: International students may have an additional English language proficiency criterion.

Tuition and Financial Aid

• Tuition calculator: Available to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid.
• Financial aid: Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Faculty and Research

• Faculty milestones: Include National Academy of Engineering members, National Academy of Sciences member, National Academy of Inventors members, and National Academy of Construction members.
• Research areas: Biomedical engineering spans areas of both engineering and life sciences disciplines, allowing students to apply their skills to address societal and individual needs.

Accreditation and Rankings

• Accreditation: The program is ABET-accredited.
• Rankings: The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is dedicated to providing a dynamic learning environment and supporting all students on the paths to their degrees, with numerous peer-reviewed programmatic honors from U.S. News & World Report.