Biomedical Engineering
Major
Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering principles and methods to solve problems in the medical and biological areas. A biomedical engineer may be called upon to design specialized biomedical equipment, design and construct systems to support failing organs, investigate the biomechanics of normal systems and systems under injury or healing, and design systems to provide some return of function to the spinal cord after injury.
- The undergraduate biomedical engineering program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
- A premedical studies track is available, which prepares students for medical school admission while still providing them with an accredited biomedical engineering degree.
| Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering—Suggested Curriculum |
Freshman
Cell Biology & Genetics
Biomedical Engineering
Intro to C Programming
Submicroscopic Chemistry
Macroscopic Chemistry
Engineering & CS I
English Comp I & II
Calculus I
GE Human Expression
Introductory Math for
Engineering Applications
Fundamentals of Engineering & Computer Science
Physics I
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Sophomore
Anatomy and Physiology I & II
Statics
Dynamics
Calculus II & III
Physics II, III, & Labs
GE History
GE Non-Western Course
Circuit Analysis I & Lab
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Junior
Biofluid Mechanics
Biomedical Heat/Mass Transfer
Engineering Electronics
Microprocessor for BME
Linear Systems I
Statistical Methods I
GE Human Behavior Courses (2)
GE Additional Course
Biomechanics and Bioenergetics
Differential Equations
Biomedical Computers
Biomedical Electronics |
Senior
Bio Transport/Artificial Organs
Biomaterials
Bioinstrumentation I & II
Photon Radiation
Medical Imaging
Design I, II, III, & Labs
Industrial Ergonomics
GE Additional Course |
Fast Facts:
Average starting salaries for professionals with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field: biomedical engineering $61,000; computer engineering $55,040; electrical engineering $56,512; industrial engineering $58,249; materials engineering $52,750; mechanical engineering $56,429; systems engineering $55,719. (Source: Salary Survey Winter 2008, The National Association of Colleges and Employers)
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