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 2020 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. |
---|---|---|
COM 2103 | Technical and Prof. Communication | 3 |
SSC 2413 | Foundations of the American Experience | 3 |
MCS 2414 | Calculus 3 | 4 |
BIO 3203 | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
BME 2201 | Anatomy and Physiology Lab | 1 |
CHM 2103 | Gen., Organic and Biochemistry | 3 |
CHM 2101 | Gen., Organic and Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
TOTAL | 18 |
First Semester
Course # | Subject | Cr. Hrs. |
---|---|---|
MCS 3403 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
EEE 2123/TEE 3103 | Circuits and Electronics OR DC/AC Circuits | 3 |
EGE 3022 | Leadership & Prof. Dev. for Eng. | 2 |
BME 3303 | Biomechanics | 3 |
BME 3301 | Biomechanics Lab | 1 |
BME 3703 | Biotransport | 3 |
BME 3113/BME 4113 | Wearable Tech OR Medical Devices | 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 check the BME academic advising tab for their assigned faculty advisor.
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