Biomedical Engineering
Engineering applied to medicine and biology — medical devices, biomaterials, imaging, and bioinformatics.
Core courses
- • Biomechanics
- • Biomaterials
- • Bioinstrumentation
- • Physiology for Engineers
- • Medical Imaging
- • Biotransport
- • Tissue Engineering
- • Senior Design
Career paths
- • Medical Device Industry
- • Pharmaceuticals
- • Healthcare Consulting
- • Clinical Engineering
- • Pre-Med
- • Graduate School
- • Research
- • Regulatory Affairs
What to expect
Broad rather than deep — you'll touch every engineering discipline. This makes you flexible but less specialized than mechanical or electrical grads.
How Fennie helps
Fennie's diverse subject coverage helps BME students navigate the breadth — from [anatomy](/subject/anatomy-and-physiology) to [circuits](/subject/circuits-and-electronics).
FAQ
Is BME good for pre-med?
Yes — common combination. GPA risk is higher than easier pre-med majors but research opportunities are strong.
BME job market?
Tighter than ME/EE for industry. Medical device hubs (Boston, Minneapolis, Bay Area) have demand.
Should I get a PhD?
If research-focused, yes. Industry BME jobs often prefer ME or EE backgrounds over BME — counterintuitively.
Get through your Biomedical Engineering coursework with Fennie
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