Educational objectives The bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering prepares graduates to: apply fundamental knowledge, skills, and tools of engineering in a wide variety of biomedical application domains. possess a broad education and knowledge of contemporary issues relevant to the practice of the biomedical engineering profession. engage in lifelong learning as a means of adapting to change, refining skill level, and remaining aware of professional and societal issues. communicate effectively as individuals, and within and across teams. accept the professional and ethical responsibilities to function as a biomedical engineer in society. work as engineering professionals in the private or public sector. enter graduate education programs and obtain advanced degrees, if desired. Biomedical engineers are intimately involved in the development of devices and techniques to address issues associated with the state of human health. Such development is inherently a multidisciplinary endeavor requiring expertise from a wide range of professionals, and in particular engineers from the classical disciplines such as chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineering. This is true whether in industrial, research, or clinical settings. A fully successful multidisciplinary team must have at least one member who possesses a comprehensive understanding of the highly variable and intricate nature of the biomedical system of interest. This team member must possess the quantitative and analytical engineering skills needed to precisely define the challenge that is being addressed and assess the relative effectiveness of plausible solution strategies. This crucial role can be performed effectively by a biomedical engineer expressly educated to meet those requirements and qualifications. The BS degree in biomedical engineering delivers a focused curriculum that targets the biomedical enterprise from a highly quantitative and analytically rigorous perspective. The goal is to enable participants to compete successfully for engineering-related positions immediately upon graduation or to pursue post-graduate education in engineering, science, or medicine. Undergraduates will have the ability to contribute significantly to the development of new knowledge, understanding, and innovative solutions in the health care industry and across a wide variety of health care related research applications.

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