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Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

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Undergraduate

DEGREE

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (B.S.)

COLLEGE

College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

LOCATION

On Campus

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Are you interested in biology and engineering? Do you dream of designing systems or devices that can help improve others’ quality of life? Earning a biomedical engineering degree from Alabama State University is the first step on your journey to creating products that could change the lives of millions of people.

At ASU, we offer one of the most respected degrees in biomedical engineering in the country — with an ever-growing community of scholars and researchers dedicated to promoting health and safety around the world. Our intensive bachelor’s in biomedical engineering degree will prepare you for a variety of exciting careers that will stretch your imagination and challenge you every day.

What Sets Us Apart From Other Degrees for
Biomedical Engineering?

If you’re like most students considering earning a degree in biomedical engineering, you’re probably asking, “what can you do with a degree in biomedical engineering?” Well, because the field of biomedical engineering is vast and diverse, we offer three concentrations that let you tailor your educational experience to align with your professional goals to answer that question. ASU offers concentrations in biomechanics and rehabilitation, tissue engineering and biomedical imaging.

Each of these concentrations in biomedical engineering offers you a unique course of study to gain specialized knowledge and skills that you’ll carry throughout your career. We offer a biomedical engineering degree that’s uniquely you.

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Explore Biomedical Engineering Degree Courses at ASU

Each of our three concentrations in biomedical engineering offers you the tools and expertise necessary to excel during internships and as you start your career as a biomedical engineer. You will study foundational topics such as the physical sciences, biomechanics and human physiology. As you progress in your studies, you’ll dive deeper into specific subjects relevant to your chosen concentration.

Some of the courses that you will take for your degree for the biomedical engineering include:

  • Biological Transport Phenomena
  • Thermodynamics for Engineers
  • Computational System Biology
  • Biofluid Mechanics
  • Biomedical Bioelectric Systems

Your biomedical engineering degree culminates with a senior design project to demonstrate your progress and knowledge as biomedical engineer. Design an innovative product that you can continue perfecting in your career or graduate program.

 

What Can You Do With a Degree in Biomedical Engineering?

If you’re most interested in helping others live a better quality of life, you’re probably wondering, “What can you do as a biomedical engineer to improve the lives of people in your community and beyond?” Graduates from our biomedical engineering degree go on to serve others in a diverse range of careers. Some continue their studies in a graduate degree program for biomedical engineering.

When you graduate with your biomedical engineering degree from ASU, you can look forward to many fast-growing careers, including:

  • Biomaterials developer
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Biomedical scientist and researcher
  • Medical technology developer
  • Quality engineer

In addition to the personal satisfaction you’ll feel helping others, you’ll also benefit from a remarkable salary potential. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for professionals with bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering is $97,000.

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Why Earn a Biomedical Engineer Degree from ASU?

What makes our program one of the top degrees for biomedical engineering? We emphasize the real-world applications of the theories and methods you’ll master in your classes. You’ll join a thriving community of students, faculty and alumni who share your passion for learning and serving others. Your journey to earning a biomedical engineering degree from ASU will include:

Work side-by-side with faculty experts.

Beginning your first year, you’ll start exploring our BME research labs, and by your fourth year, you’ll perform cutting-edge and potentially publishable research.

Grow beyond the classroom, too.

Our biomedical engineering degree majors often form lasting connections with each other thanks to our commitment to collaborative learning and student-run societies for Engineering and STEM majors.

Strong community connections.

Thanks to small class sizes, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to work closely with distinguished faculty members who have been teaching and researching for years and helping students answer that question, “What can you do with a degree in biomedical engineering?”

Program Callouts

3

Areas of Concentration for Biomedical Engineering majors to choose from

6

Percentage of growth for career opportunities in biomedical engineering

$97,000

The median salary for biomedical scientists

2016

Year the Biomedical Engineering degree program was established

What Our Biomedical Engineer Degree Alumni Say

 

“The Biomedical Engineering program fosters an environment in which I am motivated to push myself to achieve greater success than I imagined. I couldn’t ask for a better program to prepare me for the future and to reach my dreams. Undergraduate research has helped me grow in my field of research immensely and I would recommend it to any student. It is beneficial because it allows students to witness science where it all begins.”

Kibet M.
’21, B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
 

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Biomedical Engineering Program in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Discover your strengths and push the boundaries of science and innovation with one of the top degrees in biomedical engineering in the country.

Still unsure what can you do with a degree in biomedical engineering? If so, reach out to our faculty and advisors to learn more about the program and how we can set you up for a rewarding career in the biomedical field.

Dr. Derrick Dean
ddean@alasu.edu 334-604-3872 1627 Harris Way Montgomery, AL 36104
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