Biomedical engineering

The University of Minnesota Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (BBmE) degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET,

Biomedical engineering blends biology, medicine, and technology. Our interdisciplinary curriculum prepares you to tackle complex challenges and help people improve their quality of life.

Major highlights

9 emphasis areas: Bioelectricity and Bioinstrumentation, Biomaterials, Biomechanics, Biomedical Transport Processes, Cell and Molecular Bioengineering, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Digital Health, Medical Device Design, Neural Engineering

Freshman seminars & Senior design: You will learn from biomedical experts, including professors and industry professionals in our bookend courses.

Prototyping labs: You have access to makerspaces with state-of-the art equipment—including the Anderson Student Innovation Labs and the U's Medical Devices Center—to bring your research and class project ideas to life.

2 in 5 option: You can earn two degrees—bachelors and masters—with our five-year integrated plan.

Student groups

There are many you can join as a civil engineering major at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering, including the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) and Engineering World Health (EWH). See cse.umn.edu/studentgroups.

Career examples

• Medical device designer
• Research and development engineer
• Quality control/assurance engineer
• Prosthesis designer
   

For more info on career prospects, visit: What can I do with a major in biomedical engineering?