{"id":122381,"date":"2022-09-01T11:55:58","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T15:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/?post_type=bu-program-page&p=122381"},"modified":"2025-09-29T18:07:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T22:07:39","slug":"bachelor-of-science-bs-in-biomedical-engineering","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/academics\/explore-degree-programs\/bachelor-of-science-bs-in-biomedical-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Biomedical engineering is a broad, interdisciplinary field that applies the science and technology of engineering to problems in biology, medicine, and biotechnology. These problems include the design and analysis of physiologic measuring and diagnostic systems as well as quantitative analysis and experimentation directed toward obtaining a clearer understanding of the human body\u2019s normal and abnormal functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Solid Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The undergraduate program in biomedical engineering fuses engineering practicum and research with a life sciences education at a world-class, urban research institution. It incorporates a strong interdisciplinary component that combines the quantitative aspects of engineering analysis and design with a range of biology and physiology, from the molecular and cellular levels to entire systems and organisms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Diverse Disciplines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The program focuses on providing students with the skills necessary to solve problems that impact a wide range of economic, environmental, ethical, legal, and social issues. A variety of advanced electives allow opportunities for specialization in instrumentation, sensory and neural systems, biomechanics, signal processing, biomolecular engineering and systems & synthetic biology. Virtually all premedical requirements can be satisfied within this program of study. Our graduates are well prepared for a variety of careers in the broad range of areas in engineering, science, healthcare, and business, as well as for advanced study in engineering, science, medicine, business, law, or other health-related disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The senior year culminates in a capstone design sequence<\/a> that builds on previous coursework and in which small student teams work on major design projects. You will learn design methods, project management, team dynamics, communication skills, and legal and ethical standards for design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consistently ranked among the top BME departments in the nation by US News & World Report<\/em>, the Department of Biomedical Engineering\u2019s undergraduate program provides students with the real-world tools necessary for innovative research and industry work in biomedical science. A supportive community allows undergraduates to grow as both scholars and individuals during their academic careers and works to help students find jobs after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Planning Sheets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Please see the Biomedical Engineering Program Planning Sheets<\/a> for a detailed matrix of the four-year undergraduate curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Visit the BU Undergraduate Admissions<\/a> site for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A few years after graduation, we expect graduates of our program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n