Biomedical engineering is at the intersection of engineering, technology, biological sciences, and medicine. At Michigan Tech, discover the wide range of careers possible with a biomedical engineering degree and become a leader in advancing healthcare.
A bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Michigan Tech prepares you to specialize in a dynamic, impactful career that benefits the health and well-being of people and communities. Design innovative medical devices such as pacemakers and prosthetics. Make new discoveries in stem cell research and print 3D biological organs. Develop sustainable solutions for hospital facilities and community health networks.
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In an active learning environment, study closely with world-renowned faculty with strong industry experience and connections. Put engineering principles into practice by conducting research and developing products that meet urgent challenges in medicine and public health. Attend classes, complete lab work, and collaborate with your fellow engineering students in the University’s state-of-the-art H-STEM Engineering and Technologies Complex.
Thrive in a community of like-minded students. Build community as part of the Peer Mentor Program and receive the support you need from dedicated academic advisors. Find internships and plan your career path with Michigan Tech Career Services and the Pre-Health Professions program.
What Will I Study?
As a biomedical engineering major at Michigan Tech, you'll build on a foundation of engineering principles and biological sciences, gain technical and problem-solving skills, and work with design principles and scientific theories. In the lab, you'll develop hands-on expertise working with industry-standard equipment on groundbreaking research and product development.
Before you graduate, put your biomedical engineering skills to the test in either an industry-sponsored Senior Design capstone project or a collaborative Enterprise team. Specialize your biomedical engineering degree with advanced coursework in the following areas:
- 3D Bioprinting
- Neural Prosthetic Systems
- Cardiovascular Engineering
- Cellular Biomechanics
- Micro and Nano Technologies
- Medical Devices
Tomorrow Needs Engineers Focused on Living Systems
Biomedical engineers specialize in understanding living systems. Learn to predict the body’s interactions with external materials or devices. The goal is to reduce the risk of adverse effects. Draw on many engineering disciplines to solve complex problems. Be on the front lines of biology, medicine, and research and development:
- Design prosthetic limbs or artificial organs
- Engineer cells to regenerate diseased or injured tissue
- Develop new materials, such as stents, for implantation in the body
- Conduct clinical trials of new medical devices
- Combat disease with research
- Build customized devices for unique healthcare or research needs
- Collaborate with researchers and other healthcare professionals on medical solutions
- Design ergonomic equipment and workplaces
Engineering Enterprise Concentration
You can pursue an Enterprise concentration by taking part in Michigan Tech's award-winning Enterprise Program. Work on real projects, with real clients, in an environment that’s more like a business than a classroom. Choose from more than 25 Enterprise teams on campus to invent products, provide services, and pioneer solutions.
All Enterprise teams are open to students from all majors, including the biomedical-focused H-STEM Enterprise team. Tackle real-world design projects for industry sponsors or take part in a national competition (or both). This concentration can add courses in business and entrepreneurship.
Be Career Ready
Explore career opportunities for biomedical engineers.
Earn a biomedical engineering degree from Michigan Tech. Get ready to contribute on the job from day one. Our students graduate with real-world experience. You can work in the medical device industry, a medical research lab, or a hospital in jobs such as:
- Product Developer
- Product Analysis Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
- Clinical Research Specialist
- Rehabilitation Engineer
- Design Engineer
My Story: Carolynn Que, MTUengineer"Working in the lab helped me understand my coursework better because I could relate it to real-life applications. And I’m a published author. I am a co-author on a paper published in Materialia, with others in the works."
