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