Program Description
Biomedical engineering applies principles of engineering to the study and resolution of problems in biology and medicine.
Graduates are trained to apply their skills in an ethical, sustainable and environmentally responsible manner to make contributions that address societal and individual needs.
The program objective is to prepare high-youquality graduates with a broad-based education in biomedical engineering for productive employment, graduate study or professional programs, especially in human and animal medicine, biotechnology and related biology-based engineering fields; for continued development of technical knowledge, awareness and leadership abilities so graduates may address domestic or global issues in human health; and for preparation to ethically and responsibly contribute to society by drawing from an integrated, transdisciplinary biomedical engineering education that focuses on sustainability and environmentalism
Biomedical engineers are primarily employed in:
- Governmental regulatory agencies
- Hospital and research facilities
- Medical and educational institutions
- Medical device, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries
In industry, they may work in all aspects of product development including:
- Business development
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Quality
- Regulatory
- Research and design
- Sales
In the hospital, biomedical engineers serving in a clinical engineering function may provide advice on the selection and use of medical equipment and supervise performance testing and maintenance. Biomedical engineers may also build customized devices for special health care, rehabilitation or research needs.
Because of their background in both the engineering and medical fields, they often serve a coordinating or interfacing function and provide a key role for transdisciplinary teams. Government positions may involve evaluating new technologies, testing product quality and safety, and setting standards.
