Bachelor of Science in
Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineering is one of the fastest growing occupations in the health care field today. The demand for the life-enhancing technologies and innovative medical products that biomedical engineers create is expected to increase dramatically, particularly as the 77 million baby boomers enter their 60s and beyond. The aging of the boomer generation is also likely to spark developments in the care of the elderly that will require the expertise of biomedical engineers.

Biomedical engineers work alongside doctors, nurses, and other medical caregivers to develop and improve such devices as CAT scanners, ultrasound machines, artificial knee and hip replacements, cardiac pacemakers and artificial hearts, electro-surgical and laser-surgery instruments, electrocardiogram machines, defibrillators, and dialysis equipment, among many others. Using their knowledge of microelectronics, biomechanics, and imaging, biomedical engineers design procedures and equipment that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury, make medical testing less intrusive, enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities, and otherwise improve the practice of medicine. The industries and institutions that employ biomedical engineers include hospitals, medical equipment manufacturing companies, public and private research institutions, and governmental regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Curriculum

Lawrence Tech’s biomedical engineering program combines intensive course work in engineering with a strong background in biology, chemistry, physiology, and other subjects pertinent to the medical field. Its goal not only is to provide students with the skills needed for positions in biomedical engineering, but also to prepare them for positions in traditional areas of engineering as well. The program may also provide excellent preparation for those who wish to go on to medical school or for working professionals who, for a variety of reasons, require expertise in biomedical engineering. The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering degree requires a total of 131 credit hours, which includes 88 credit hours of core courses. Students can choose from one of three concentrations: bioelectrical/electronic, biomechanical, or biochemical. Each concentration requires 43 credit hours, including 6 hours of electives.

Why Lawrence Tech’s Biomedical Engineering Program?

• It’s the only undergraduate biomedical engineering program in the metropolitan Detroit area.

• Courses are offered both during the day and in the evening, making it convenient for working professionals. In fact, the program can be completed entirely in the evening.

• Lawrence Tech’s theory and practice approach combines extensive laboratory experience with opportunities for co-op positions and internships in hospitals, health care institutions, and the medical equipment industry.

• The coordination of programs makes it easy to earn a dual degree in either biomedical and electrical engineering or biomedical and mechanical engineering.

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The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering program is open to qualified high school graduates. It is also appropriate for professionals working in the medical field who have completed an undergraduate degree in a related field, such as biology, and who want to expand their engineering knowledge, and working professionals who would like to earn an undergraduate degree to enhance their career opportunities.

For more information and an application for admission, contact Lawrence Tech’s Office of Admissions at 248.204.3160 or admissions@ltu.edu.