Biomedical engineering spans to areas of both engineering and life sciences disciplines. By connecting the two, you’re able to apply your skills ethically and sustainably to make contributions that address societal and individual needs.
This ABET-accredited program combines interactive coursework, innovative laboratory instruction and remote research experience. You’ll develop the theoretical knowledge and skills needed for employment in the multidisciplinary biomedical industry or admittance to top-tier graduate and medical school programs. In-demand skills you’ll gain include:
Technical
- Bioimaging, such as the use of microscopes and image analysis
- Biomedical engineering instrument design and construction
- Cell and molecular biology skills, such as cell culture, PCR and molecular cloning
- Programming using software, including Python and Matlab
Analytic
- Biomedical engineering product design and development processes
- Experimental design, including hypothesis formulation, data analysis and technical writing
- FDA regulatory processes and technical communication
- Statistical analysis in the context of common biomedical experiments
Interpersonal
- Analytic problem-solving and iterative design
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Oral and written presentation skills
- Understanding ethical issues in biomedical and medical sciences and engineering practices
Tailor your studies to your career goals
You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your education through one of two specialized tracks. These pathways will equip you with targeted knowledge and skills to address pressing challenges in health care and biotechnology industries. Within these tracks, you can further specialize through several areas of emphasis such as bioimaging, bioinstrumentation, neural rehabilitation engineering and artificial intelligence.
- Biomedical device design: This track emphasizes the engineering principles and technical expertise needed to design, develop and optimize devices that interact with the human body. You’ll learn to create medical tools such as imaging systems, diagnostic equipment, wearable sensors and rehabilitation devices, using a combination of mechanical, electrical and software engineering.
- Biological device design: This track leverages biological principles to engineer systems and devices that harness or manipulate biological materials. You’ll explore innovative solutions such as tissue scaffolds, synthetic biology applications, bioengineered sensors and gene editing technologies to improve therapies and patient outcomes.
An engineering degree for those aspiring to medical school
If your sights are set on medical school, this biomedical engineering program offers exceptional preparation through its focus on health innovation. A degree in engineering, preferably biomedical engineering, is a prerequisite for admission to ASU’s new engineering-based
School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering. Developed with clinical partners, the medical school’s program allows you to earn both an MD and a Master of Science in medical engineering. Graduates will shape the future of medicine as innovators, problem solvers and leaders in health care.
Additionally, there's the partnership between ASU and Mayo Clinic, designed to provide you with valuable clinical perspectives and the opportunity to design engineering solutions for real-world medical challenges. One notable example is the Mayo Clinic/ASU Synapse internship, where biomedical engineering students shadow physicians and collaborate to design and build medical devices that address pressing clinical needs. Participants of this program earn a certificate from Mayo Clinic in addition to their ASU diploma.
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in engineering in biomedical engineering is for out-of-the-box thinkers with a passion for engineering and the life sciences. You’ll graduate with the ability to use your engineering background to apply innovative solutions that overcome the challenges associated with 21st-century health problems. This program is also a fit for aspiring medical school students who’ll go on to redefine the future of medicine as problem solvers, device innovators and leaders in the health care field.
Courses in this math-intensive program focus on engineering and biology topics ranging from biomechanics and bioengineering product design to microbial bioprocess engineering and microbiology. In addition to the required core courses, you can explore various sub-disciplines within the biomedical engineering field through specialized engineering coursework.
You’ll also complete a two-part senior design project which allows you to collaborate with a real organization or business. You’ll work in a team to engineer a solution for a current health challenge, including conceptualizing, designing, building and testing a prototype.
Courses may include:
Of the 350+ faculty members in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:
- National Academy of Engineering members
- National Academy of Sciences member
- National Academy of Inventors members
- National Academy of Construction members
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is dedicated to providing a dynamic learning environment and supporting all students on the paths to their degrees. We’ve received numerous peer-reviewed programmatic honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.
- A minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score, minimum 24 ACT combined score, 3.00 minimum ABOR GPA or class ranking in top 25% of high school class.
- Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies in both math and laboratory science are not accepted.
Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours:
- A minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for less than 24 transfer hours.
- Satisfy the first-year student admission requirements.
Transfer students with more than 24 transferable college credit hours:
- A minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for 24 or more transfer hours.
- If Admission Services requires submission of a high school transcript, admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies in both math and laboratory science are not accepted.
The admission standards for majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than minimum university standards. International students may have an additional English language proficiency criterion. Foreign nationals must meet the same admission requirements shown above with the possible additional requirement of a minimum TOEFL score. If the university requires a TOEFL score from the applicant, then admission to engineering requires a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 (internet-based test taken in a testing center), a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, a minimum PTE score of 58 or a minimum Duolingo English score of 105.
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