What is Biomedical Engineering?

Biomedical Engineering is a broad field that focuses on improving health with the use of engineering principles. For example, designing new implants for those who suffer from hip fractures, developing tools sensing electrical signals to detect heart problems, discovering drugs to fight cancer and other illnesses are all possible job descriptions for BME graduates.

Where Do Biomedical Engineers Work?

Biomedical Engineers work in industry, in hospitals, and in research labs of government, academic, and industrial institutions. They may also become part of the regulatory function in government.

Our program has a strong record of job placement after graduation. Approximately 54% of our students are now working in industry and 27% have continued on to with a graduate degree programs. Read More ...

UofM offers accredited degrees at the Undergraduate and Graduate level in Biomedical Engineering

Our undergraduate program in BME provides graduates with unique skills and knowledge for a wide range of career options. Our program is the only program in BME within 200 miles. During the four year program, students are exposed to basic and BME specific engineering courses such as Biology, Biomechanics, and Biomaterials. During the senior year, students work in teams and focus on their senior design project. Our senior projects attract much attention because our students and faculty members work on projects that are relevant to local biomedical device companies. All of the senior projects are sponsored by local device companies or local clinical groups.

Our graduate program is a collaboration with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). We offer three graduate degrees in BME: MS degree with project, MS degree with thesis, and PhD with doctoral dissertation. Students can choose to work in the areas of Biosensors, Biomechanics, Bioelectricity, and Biomaterials.

During your time here in the BME Department at the UofM you can take advantage of ...

Honors Program offering high achieving students a chance to develop advanced skills and undergo more extensive professional development during the BS degree.

Accelerated BS/MS Program allows those students who are interested in advanced degrees to get started during their Junior year.

The Cooperative (Co-op) Education Program offers students a real-world engineering experience with a one-year internship during their undergraduate education.

International/Study Abroad Programs. Engineering is a global industry and profession in which engineers, scientists, and managers from diverse backgrounds and cultures must function in a dynamic international environment.