Biomedical Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering is one of the most exciting areas of modern technology and is producing important innovations and advances that improve our quality of life. Combining life sciences and engineering addresses critical problems in medicine and physiology. Quantitative engineering methods are used to obtain a clearer understanding of normal and abnormal functions of the human body. Boston University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering was established in the College of Engineering in 1966.
The department currently enjoys flourishing and vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs offering the BS, MEng, MS, and PhD, and participates in BS/MD and MD/PhD programs with the School of Medicine. The department presents a unique state-of-the-art integrated approach from molecular and cellular levels up through neural and whole-system function. Research by faculty and students takes place in departmental and selected adjunct laboratories and in five affiliated centers.
The mission of the Biomedical Engineering Department is to pursue excellence in biomedical engineering education, research, and innovation; creating and imparting knowledge for improving society, human health, and health care.
