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| Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Program Overview | |
A Biomedical Engineer works at the interface between physical and biological systems. A distinguishing feature of biomedical engineers is that they design instruments and devices that interact with or make measurements on living systems. These systems can be as small as a protein, gene, or cell, as complex as an organ such as the heart and lungs or as integrated as the heart lungs and muscles during exercise. The ultimate goal is to help improve medical diagnosis and treatment and to improve the quality of life for people who are incapacitated.
 The biomedical engineering field is truly multidisciplinary. Biomedical engineers must understand not only basic engineering principles but also the biology and physiology of cells, organs and systems that work together to create a functioning human being. In addition, the biomedical engineer must have some in-depth experience in applying engineering concepts to living systems. Biomedical Engineers are engaged in designing and manufacturing prostheses (replacement hips, knees, tendons, arms, legs, etc.), total artificial hearts as well as left ventricular assist devices, pacemakers and defibrillators, Imaging devices such as CAT scans, MRI, f-MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine imaging (PET,SPECT), replacement organs (artificial pancreas, ears, retina, etc.), in-patient monitoring devices (blood pressure, sleep apnea, EKG, etc.), in addition to more standard medical devices such as portable EKG and pulmonary function machines for use in physicians offices. Biomedical Engineers also engage in cutting edge research on living systems and contribute important new knowledge to the field.
The Biomedical Engineering program at Stevens is based on a solid foundation in basic science, math, biology and engineering fundamentals. In addition, program specific courses in Transport in Biosystems, Engineering Physiology, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Medical Imaging and Instrumentation, Biosystems Simulation and Control and Bioethics are included to provide the multidisciplinary background for a modern Biomedical Engineer. The Transport, Physiology, Biomaterials, Imaging and Simulation courses contain laboratories to provide extensive hands-on experience. Since tomorrow’s biomedical devices will have to be smarter, smaller and, in many cases wireless, a course in wireless technology is included in the design sequence. The program is design oriented and culminates in a group capstone senior design project that spans the 6th – 8th semesters. The group carries out a comprehensive design of a biomedical device which includes an economic analysis, engineering computations and drawings, a plan for manufacture and the delivery of a working prototype of the device or a major component of the device. The emphasis in the design sequence is on teamwork, presentation skills and an entrepreneurial approach to design and manufacture. The program also provides for the flexibility of applying to medical school. The courses required to take the MCAT exam are normally completed by the end of the junior year.
The Biomedical Engineering program is new. The program leads to a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering. The first class was admitted in September of 2004. The program has not yet been evaluated by ABET. We expect to apply for ABET accreditation in 2006, with the graduation of our first class.
Stevens also offers an ABET accredited program which leads to a Bachelor of Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering.
What Does a Biomedical Engineer do?
The Biomedical Engineering Society
IEEE-Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society - Beckton - Dickenson
- Datascope
- Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon
- Stryker - Homedica Osteonics
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