The Department of Biomedical Engineering provides a comprehensive curriculum and valuable research opportunities to equip graduates for successful careers in healthcare, manufacturing, research, government, and further academic pursuits. Biomedical Engineering, within the department, emphasizes four key areas of education: fundamental science and mathematics, advanced engineering, software tools, and research and design. This focus enables students to acquire the knowledge and skills required for professional licensure, a broad range of professional and graduate opportunities, and positions in industry and government. The fundamental science and mathematics area establishes a strong foundation in subjects relevant to biomedical engineering, taught by experts in the respective fields. Advanced engineering coursework and practical experiences build upon this foundation, expanding students' understanding of various biomedical engineering fields. Incorporating four software tools into the curriculum, Biomedical Engineering ensures proficiency in 21st-century methods, enhancing problem-solving and design abilities.

Through mandatory laboratory research and a senior year capstone design project, students gain invaluable experience in research and design, specifically geared towards developing solutions for human health issues. With a focus on quality curriculum, meaningful research, and a cohesive educational approach, the Department of Engineering and its Biomedical Engineering program prepare students for successful careers and further academic pursuits while fostering the skills and knowledge needed to make positive contributions in the engineering field.

Students pursing Engineering can choose from 3 paths:

  • Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biomedical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biomedical Engineering & Pre-Medical and Health Professions Programs (PHMPP) Certificate Program
  • Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS/BSN) Dual Degree

Biomedical Engineering Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

To earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biomedical Engineering, students must complete a minimum of 133 credits. Graduating students who successfully complete all required math courses with a grade of "C" or better will also earn a minor in Mathematics.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING COURSES - 52 CREDITS
  • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (BMED 100) 3 cr.
  • Introduction to Programming (BMED 110) 3 cr.
  • Electronics I (BMED 201) 3 cr.
  • Electronics II (BMED 202) 3 cr.
  • Thermodynamics (BMED 210) 3 cr.
  • Introduction to Biomaterials (BMED 220) 3 cr.
  • Bio Signals and Systems (BMED 310) 3 cr.
  • BioFluid Mechanics (BMED 320) 3 cr.
  • Engineering Computation (BMED 430/530) 3 cr.
  • Capstone I (BMED 440W) 5 cr.
  • Capstone II (BMED 441W) 5 cr.
  • Research in Biomedical Engineering (BMED 490) 3 cr.
  • BMED Electives (4) 12 cr.
SCIENCE AND MATH COURSES - 53 CREDITS
  • Biology I / Lab (BIOL 111, 111L) 4 cr.
  • Biology II / Lab (BIOL 112, 112L) 4 cr.
  • Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 207) 3 cr.
  • Math, Science, Business Elective 3 cr.
  • General Chemistry I / Lab / Recitation (CHEM 121, 121L, 121R) 5 cr.
  • General Chemistry II / Lab / Recitation (CHEM 122, 122L, 122R) 5 cr.
  • General Analytical Physics I / Lab / Recitation (PHYS 211, 211L, 211R) 4 cr.
  • General Analytical Physics II / Lab / Recitation (PHYS 212, 212L, 212R) 4 cr.
  • Calculus I (MATH 115) 4 cr.
  • Calculus II (MATH 116) 4 cr.
  • Calculus III (MATH 215) 4 cr.
  • Statistics I (MATH 301) 3 cr.
  • Statistics II (MATH 302W) 3 cr,
  • Differential Equations (MATH 314) 3 cr.
UNIVERSITY CORE CLASSES
  • IPE Health Research Skills (BRDG 103) 1 cr.
  • Writing and Analysis (BRDG 101) 3 cr.
  • Writing and Literature (BRDG 102) 3 cr.
  • Essential Questions Small Seminar (EQ) 3 cr.
  • Foundational Ethics Course 3 cr.

COMPETENCIES (All competencies must be met at least once) 21 cr.
  • Communication and Creative Expression
  • Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Ethical Reasoning and Moral Responsibility
  • Social and Historical Reasoning
  • Cultural Fluency and Responsivity
  • Theology Requirement
  • Philosophy Requirements
  • Writing Enrichment courses (3 courses total)
  • Experimental Learning Requirement (BMED 490)
  • Capstone Experience (BMED 440W)
Bachelor of Science & PMHPP Certificate

To earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biomedical Engineering & a Pre-Medical and Health Professions Programs (PHMPP) Certificate, students must complete a minimum of 145 credits. Graduating students who successfully complete all required math courses with a grade of "C" or better will also earn a minor in Mathematics. Students who complete CHEM 121, 121L, 122, 122L, 211, 211L, 212, 212L, 401, 402 will earn a minor in Biochemistry.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING COURSES - 49 CREDITS
  • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (BMED 100) 3 cr.
  • Introduction to Programming (BMED 110) 3 cr.
  • Electronics I (BMED 201) 3 cr.
  • Electronics II (BMED 202) 3 cr.
  • Thermodynamics (BMED 210) 3 cr.
  • Introduction to Biomaterials (BMED 220) 3 cr.
  • Bio Signals and Systems (BMED 310) 3 cr.
  • BioFluid Mechanics (BMED 320) 3 cr.
  • Engineering Computation (BMED 430/530) 3 cr.
  • Capstone I (BMED 440W) 5 cr.
  • Capstone II (BMED 441W) 5 cr.
  • Research in Biomedical Engineering (BMED 490) 3 cr.
  • BMED Electives (3) 9 cr.
SCIENCE AND MATH COURSES - 65 CREDITS
  • Biology I / Lab (BIOL 111, 111L) 4 cr.
  • Biology II / Lab (BIOL 112, 112L) 4 cr.
  • Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 207) 3 cr.
  • Cell and Molecular Biology / Rec (BIOL 212, 212R) 4 cr.
  • General Chemistry I / Lab / Recitation (CHEM 121, 121L, 121R) 5 cr.
  • General Chemistry II / Lab / Recitation (CHEM 122, 122L, 122R) 5 cr.
  • Organic Chemistry I / Lab (CHEM 211, 211L) 4 cr.
  • Organic Chemistry II / Lab (CHEM 212, 212L) 4 cr.
  • General Biochemistry I (CHEM 401) 3 cr.
  • General Biochemistry II (CHEM 402) 3 cr.
  • General Analytical Physics I / Lab / Recitation (PHYS 211, 211L, 211R) 4 cr.
  • General Analytical Physics II / Lab / Recitation (PHYS 212, 212L, 212R) 4 cr.
  • Calculus I (MATH 115) 4 cr.
  • Calculus II (MATH 116) 4 cr.
  • Calculus III (MATH 215) 4 cr.
  • Statistics I (MATH 301) 3 cr.
  • Statistics II (MATH 302W) 3 cr,
  • Differential Equations (MATH 314) 3 cr.
UNIVERSITY CORE CLASSES
  • IPE Health Research Skills (BRDG 103) 1 cr.
  • Writing and Analysis (BRDG 101) 3 cr.
  • Writing and Literature (BRDG 102) 3 cr.
  • Essential Questions Small Seminar (EQ) 3 cr.
  • Foundational Ethics Course 3 cr.
COMPENTENCIES (All competencies must be met at least once) 21 cr.
  • Communication and Creative Expression
  • Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Ethical Reasoning and Moral Responsibility
  • Social and Historical Reasoning
  • Cultural Fluency and Responsivity
  • Theology Requirement
  • Philosophy Requirements
  • Writing Enrichment courses (3 courses total)
  • Experimental Learning Requirement (BMED 490)
  • Capstone Experience (BMED 440W)
PMHPP REQUIREMENTS- 3 CREDITS
  • Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 101) 3 cr.
  • PMHP 101 0 cr.
  • PMHP 102 or 103 0 cr.
  • PMHP 201 0 cr.
  • PMHP 203 0 cr.
  • PMHP 301 0 cr.
BS/BSN Dual Degree

To earn a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing students must complete a minimum of 206 credits. Graduating students who successfully complete all required math courses with a grade of "C" or better will also earn a minor in Mathematics.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING COURSES - 49 CREDITS
  • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (BMED 100) 3 cr.
  • Introduction to Programming (BMED 110) 3 cr.
  • Electronics I (BMED 201) 3 cr.
  • Electronics II (BMED 202) 3 cr.
  • Thermodynamics (BMED 210) 3 cr.
  • Introduction to Biomaterials (BMED 220) 3 cr.
  • Bio Signals and Systems (BMED 310) 3 cr.
  • BioFluid Mechanics (BMED 320) 3 cr.
  • Engineering Computation (BMED 430/530) 3 cr.
  • Capstone I (BMED 440W) 5 cr.
  • Capstone II (BMED 441W) 5 cr.
  • Research in Biomedical Engineering (BMED 490) 3 cr.
  • BMED Electives (3) 9 cr.
NURSING COURSES - 73 CREDITS
  • Nutrition for Wellness (UPNS 103) 3 cr.
  • Human Develop & Health Promotion (UPNS 113) 3 cr.
  • Fundamentals of Nursing Practice & Clinical (UPNS 200) 6 cr.
  • Health Assessment (UPNS 218) 4 cr.
  • Contemporary Professional Nursing (UPNS 119) 3 cr.
  • Cultural Issues in Health Care (UPNS 124) 3 cr.
  • Behavioral Health (UPNS 355) 3 cr.
  • Population Health (UPNS 356) 3 cr.
  • Pharmacology (UPNS 309) 3 cr.
  • Enhancing Quality and Safety Through Evidence Based Practice and Technology (UPNS 431) 3 cr.
  • Pathophysiology Nursing Practice (UPNS 326) 3 cr.
  • Nursing Ethics (UPNS 411) 3 cr.
  • Adult Health & Illness (UPNS 323) 6 cr.
  • Genetics in Nursing (UPNS 339W) 3 cr.
  • Nursing for Children's Health (UPNS 344) 3 cr.
  • Nursing for Maternal- Newborn Health (UPNS 348) 3 cr.
  • Critically III Adult (UPNS 400) 6 cr.
  • Transitions to Professional Practice (UPNS 453) 3 cr.
  • Leadership and Management Theory and Practice in Clinical Environments (UPNS 462) 6 cr.
  • Advanced Clinical Concepts in Gerontology (UPNS 460) 3 cr.
SCIENCE AND MATH COURSES - 59 CREDITS
  • Biology I / Lab (BIOL 111, 111L) 4 cr.
  • Biology II / Lab (BIOL 112, 112L) 4 cr.
  • Intro to Microbiology / Lab (BIOL 203, 204) 4 cr.
  • Anatomy and Physiology / Lab (BIOL 207, 208) 3 cr.
  • Anatomy and Physiology II / Lab (BIOL 209, 210) 3 cr.
  • General Chemistry I / Lab / Recitation (CHEM 121, 121L, 121R) 5 cr.
  • General Chemistry II / Lab / Recitation (CHEM 122, 122L, 122R) 5 cr.
  • General Analytical Physics I / Lab / Recitation (PHYS 211, 211L, 211R) 4 cr.
  • General Analytical Physics II / Lab / Recitation (PHYS 212, 212L, 212R) 4 cr.
  • Calculus I (MATH 115) 4 cr.
  • Calculus II (MATH 116) 4 cr.
  • Calculus III (MATH 215) 4 cr.
  • Statistics I (MATH 301) 3 cr.
  • Statistics II (MATH 302W) 3 cr,
  • Differential Equations (MATH 314) 3 cr.
UNIVERSITY CORE CLASSES
  • IPE Health Research Skills (BRDG 103) 1 cr.
  • Writing and Analysis (BRDG 101) 3 cr.
  • Writing and Literature (BRDG 102) 3 cr.
  • Essential Questions Small Seminar (EQ) 3 cr.
  • Foundational Ethics Course 3 cr.
COMPETENCIES (All competencies must be met at least once) 21 cr.
  • Communication and Creative Expression
  • Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Ethical Reasoning and Moral Responsibility
  • Social and Historical Reasoning
  • Cultural Fluency and Responsivity
  • Theology Requirement
  • Philosophy Requirements
  • Writing Enrichment courses (3 courses total)
  • Experimental Learning Requirement (BMED 490)
  • Capstone Experience (BMED 440W)