Biomedical Engineering (BS, Minor)

Biomedical engineering encompasses the areas of biological, physiological, medical, and social systems, as well as other fields in which the design, development, or modification of complex, knowledge-intensive systems is a requirement.

Biomedical engineers will also learn about biodevices, pharmaceuticals, biomechanics, and bioinformatics while developing analytical and creative-thinking skills.

Internships, Research Opportunities, and More

Biomedical engineering students in the Watson School learn from and work with an outstanding and experienced faculty involved in leading research areas. Students who participate in undergraduate research have the opportunity to delve into a focused area of interest while gaining meaningful hands-on experience, applying technical skills, and putting their analytical and critical-thinking abilities to practice.

Research conducted in the Department of Biomedical Engineering includes:

• Biological soft matter mechanics
• Biomolecular and tissue engineering
• Complex systems and artificial life
• Drug delivery and molecular imaging
• In vitro and in silico models of organs and tissues
• Interactive evolutionary computation
• Stem cell and 3-D printing

Accelerated/4+1 Degrees

You may also be interested in our accelerated/4+1 degree programs which allow students to complete their bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in just 5 years!

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