Biomedical engineers combine a sound foundation in engineering with a working knowledge of the life sciences. These two areas together enable biomedical engineers to design procedures and devices 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.
Biomedical engineers work alongside doctors, nurses, and other medical caregivers to develop and improve such technologies, as a biomedical engineering student at Lawrence Tech, you’re exposed to the University’s signature “theory and practice” approach to learning. Extensive laboratory work and opportunities for co-op positions and internships in hospitals, health care institutions, and the medical equipment industry provide valuable hands-on experiences, and dedicated faculty bring current industry knowledge and cutting-edge research to the classroom.
In addition, the coordination of programs at Lawrence Tech makes it easy to earn a dual degree in either biomedical and electrical engineering or biomedical and mechanical engineering.
In biomedical engineering, students can work on interdisciplinary projects. My senior project was sponsored by a company to design and build a concept model of a medical device.
Jeffery Ziemba
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Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Flowchart 2019 PDF
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering degree must complete all courses in the core curriculum.
This includes six (6) approved technical elective credits and six (6) BME elective credits.
Your 132-credit-hour program consists of:
First Semester
| Course # | Subject | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 2413 | Foundations of American Exp. | 3 |
| COM 3000 | Writing Proficiency Exam | 0 |
| MCS 3403 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| EEE 2123 | Circuits and Electronics | 3 |
| BME 3303 | Intro. to Biomechanics | 3 |
| BME 3301 | Biomechanics Lab | 1 |
| BME 3703 | Biotransport | 3 |
| EGE 3012 | Engineering Cost Analysis | 2 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
Second Semester
| Course # | Subject | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 2423 | Development of the American Exp. | 3 |
| LDR 3000 | Leadership Seminar Series | 0 |
| BME 3002 | Biomedical Best Practices | 2* |
| BME 3103 | Bioinstrumentation | 3 |
| BME 3101 | Bioinstrumentation Lab | 1 |
| BME 3213 | Biomaterials | 3 |
| BME 4113 | Medical Device Design | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 18 |
*Sophomore standing required
**Senior standing required and minimum of 12 credits from BME 3XXX courses
***Must be enrolled/have completed all BME 3XXX courses
A list of eligible technical elective courses is available from the biomedical engineering program.
Dual Majors will be permitted a number of substitutions as approved by the Department Chair consistent with accreditation requirements.
Biomedical Engineering Advisors
All students should have an advisor-approved Plan of Work. Students should contact the Biomedical Engineering Department, room E98, for their assigned faculty advisor.
Internships + Co-Ops
True to Lawrence Tech’s unique blend of theory and practice, Biomedical Engineering students are encouraged to take part in internships or cooperative education (co-op). This opportunity provides hands-on, practical engineering experience that is a distinct advantage when approaching future employers.
Check out some of our students had to say about their experiences with Internships and Co-Ops.
The Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Find out more about the Outcomes + Objectives and Enrollment Data
About ABET: http://www.abet.org
About ABET accredited programs in the College of Engineering.