Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering
Learn to apply design and analysis techniques as you engineer solutions to problems at the interface between physical and biological systems in the biomedical engineering bachelor’s program.
Biomedical engineers design devices and instruments that improve the quality of life for medical patients and aid physicians in medical diagnosis and treatment of disease, such as total implantable hearts, pacemakers and defibrillators, imaging devices, prostheses, replacement parts, portable EKG machines, and heart-lung machines.
The biomedical engineering program at Stevens exposes you to a broad-based, multidisciplinary curriculum that not only trains you in the fundamentals of math, science and engineering, but also in biology, physiology and the interactions of engineering materials with biological surfaces.
In this program, you'll experience a strong design component that includes a capstone senior design project — a team effort to design, build and test a medical device. You'll also get extensive laboratory experience in cutting-edge research with faculty in areas like biorobotics, brain-machine interface, spinal implants, lung mechanics, emergency medicine (with Hoboken University Medical Center), and tissue engineering.
The Bachelor of Engineering program in Biomedical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
An ABET Accredited Program
This undergraduate program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
The Stevens biomedical engineering program produces graduates who possess a broad foundation in engineering and liberal arts, combined with a depth of disciplinary knowledge at the interface of engineering and biology. This knowledge is mandatory for success in a biomedical engineering career. Biomedical engineering is also an enabling step for a career in medicine, dentistry, business or law.
The objectives of the biomedical engineering program are to prepare students such that within several years after graduation:
Graduates will identify biomedical engineering challenges and lead solution concepts, are able to nurture new technologies from concept to commercialization by applying their knowledge of fundamental engineering principles, work experience and state-of-the-art tools and techniques
Graduates will be among the leaders of the fields in the development of biomedical devices, implants, tissues and systems to meet the needs of society
Graduates will establish themselves as leaders in their chosen career path by applying their skills in problem solving, teamwork, ethics, management, communication and their awareness of professional and social issues
By the time of graduation, biomedical engineering students will have:
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
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
An ability to apply fundamental knowledge in biomedical engineering to nurture new technologies from concept to commercialization
The Biomedical Engineering undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
Biomedical Engineering Research
Major advantages of studying biomedical engineering at a premier research institution like Stevens include support for your ideas, great mentors and the best tools for your research. Learn more about research in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
More Advantages to our Program
Work with real data sets and case studies for real companies
Optional pre-health sequence for students pursuing careers in healthcare
Credits eligible for the Accelerated Master's Program
Guest speaker series
Concentrations
Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Biomechanical Rehabilitation
Neuroengineering and Biomedical Imaging
Putting You on Track for Professional Success
The biomedical engineering bachelor’s program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in the biotech industry, to enter medical school, or to continue your education in graduate or professional school. Career opportunities include:
Biomedical Engineer
Product Development Engineer
Clinical Engineer
Research Scientist
Quality Engineer
Medical Technology Developer
Potential hiring organizations include companies like: Mindray North America, Stryker, Ethicon, Zimmer Biomet, Johnson & Johnson, Weiss-Aug, Enhatch, Merck & Co., Regeneron
A Tech Forward Education
If you want to work in the medical field, biomedical engineering will give you skills and knowledge that other engineering disciplines won’t.
Michelle Schumacher
Biomedical Engineering Student
I loved that Stevens had the co-op program because I think the work experience is invaluable come senior year. I liked getting to see what I was learning in school applied to real world problems.
Ryan Lacey
Biomedical Engineering Student
When Stevens says they’re the innovation university, they mean it. When you’re surrounded by brilliant minds looking to change the world, you can’t help but be motivated to push yourself forward.
Nicole Mottole
Biomedical Engineering Graduate
My senior design team ended up designing a solution for the United States Special Operations Forces. Four years ago, I would have never imagined any of this possible, but with the right faculty and support system from my peers, I was able to contribute to something incredible.
Nicole Mottole
Biomedical Engineering Graduate
If you want to work in the medical field, biomedical engineering will give you skills and knowledge that other engineering disciplines won’t.
Michelle Schumacher
Biomedical Engineering Student
I loved that Stevens had the co-op program because I think the work experience is invaluable come senior year. I liked getting to see what I was learning in school applied to real world problems.
Ryan Lacey
Biomedical Engineering Student
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