Biomedical Engineering
J & M Price College of Eng.
Description
Biomedical Engineering (BME) is the application of the principles and tools of engineering to the enhancement of scientific research and problem solving in the biological, pharmacological, and medical fields. In addition to receiving a firm and comprehensive foundation in the physical sciences and engineering, students in Utah’s undergraduate Biomedical Engineering program obtain a strong background in biology and physiology as well as the physical sciences and mathematics. This foundation serves as the the source for ideas, inspiration, and concepts to solve engineering problems in modern healthcare. The program requires four full-time years to complete for students with a complete high school mathematics and science background.
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Department Insight
The Biomedical Engineering department is distinguished by instructors who are highly accessible and genuinely invested in their students' learning, fostering a uniquely supportive environment not commonly found in rigorous academic settings. Professors here are not only experts in their fields but are also enthusiastically bringing real-world experiences into the classroom, including inviting notable guest speakers and incorporating industry-relevant projects. Additionally, this department stands out for its adaptive teaching methods, with professors readily adjusting to students' needs and various learning styles, and providing meaningful, constructive feedback on assignments. These characteristics create an educational experience where students feel valued, motivated, and engaged, ready to tackle the complexities of biomedical engineering with confidence and curiosity.
Featured Courses
Careers in Biomedical Engineering
General Chemistry I
Accelerated Engineering Calculus I
Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering I
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Pathways of Growth
Getting Started
- Attend the Get Involved Fair and Engineering Club Rush (info fairs for students organizations on campus)
- Join the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Student Chapter U of U. To join the BMES Student Chapter, please reach out to our co-chairs at utahbmes@gmail.com
Making Progress
- Build strong study groups with your peers
- Join an engineering student organization
- Attend research symposiums and other Undergraduate Student Advisory Committee events
- Check our website calendar for more events
Finishing Up
- Network with your fellow classmates; they could be your future coworkers!
- Join the Engineering Alumni Association
- Support Biomedical Engineering with a donation
Learning Outcomes
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
Major Requirements
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA to graduate in Biomedical Engineering.
BME Electives Must be Approved by the Undergraduate Chairperson Prior to Graduation
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