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Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering is at the intersection of engineering and biology. Help others through preserving and restoring health.

The discipline seeks to enhance the many facets of health care. Develop methods for repairing and replacing damaged or diseased organs. Measure the internal structures of the human body in health and in disease. Develop new diagnostic tools. Apply technology in other ways to make our lives healthier and safer.

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Best Public College for Engineering in America (Niche)
No. 2
Best Public School for Internships (The Princeton Review)
No. 3

Best Public College in the US for High Salaries (The Wall Street Journal)
No. 9
for Career Placement (The Princeton Review)

Tomorrow Needs a Focus 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 upon many engineering disciplines to solve complex problems. Be on the front lines of biology, medicine, and research and development:

Designing prostheses or artificial organs
Engineering cells to regenerate diseased or injured tissue
Developing new materials, such as stents, for implantation in the body
Conducting clinical trials of new medical devices
Combating disease with research
Building customized devices for unique health care or research needs
Collaborating with researchers and other health care professionals on medical solutions
Designing ergonomic equipment and workplaces

Engineering Enterprise Concentration

You can pursue an Enterprise concentration by taking part in Michigan Tech's award-winning Enterprise program. It's a great way to enhance your undergraduate degree. Enterprise is when students work in teams on real projects, with real clients, in an environment that's more like a business than a classroom. Choose from among 25 Enterprise teams on campus to invent products, provide services, and pioneer solutions. 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 gain real-world experience. You can work in the medical device industry, a medical research lab, or a hospital.

Product developer
Product analysis engineer
Research and development engineer
Clinical research specialist
Rehabilitation engineer
Design engineer

$68,808 mean entry-level salary
Figures from payscale.com, accessed April 2025.

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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.

Carolynn Que ‘18

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The BME Department

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) offers a comprehensive and dynamic program that integrates engineering principles with biological sciences to improve human health.

The curriculum offers excellent preparation for medical school.

The University’s Early Assurance Program provides early admission to medical school for qualified students.

Undergraduate research opportunities are plentiful.

Choose an emphasis in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, or biotechnology.

You will receive personal attention and support necessary for academic success.

Small class sizes allow for more student-instructor interaction.

Real Engineering. Meaningful Work.

Michigan Tech’s College of Engineering is committed to inspiring students, advancing knowledge, and innovating technological solutions to create a sustainable, just, and prosperous world. With an entering engineering class of about 1,000 students, 18 degrees to choose from, and 160+ engineering faculty alone, our students take part in a world-class education with the trusted reputation of Michigan Tech.

Collaborate and innovate as part of Michigan Tech’s discovery-based learning environment. Explore the endless possibilities of your engineering education in Engineering Fundamentals. Work closely with world-renowned faculty as a research assistant or develop real solutions with industry partners on an Enterprise team or Senior Design capstone project.

Join the pack and find the support you need. Map your academic career with the help of an academic advisor. Transition to University life with the support of the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success or receive academic support in any of the Learning Centers across campus.

Study abroad, with engineering opportunities ranging from a few weeks to a full year. Focus on problems facing disadvantaged communities in countries around the world. Michigan Tech’s Global and Community Engagement program offers a range of options.

A degree in engineering from Michigan Tech can take you anywhere. After graduating, 95 percent of our alumni find successful employment within six months. Tech engineers work at NASA, Whirlpool, General Motors, Dow, Lockheed Martin, and beyond. With multiple annual Career Fairs and one-on-one advising from Career Services, you can find an internship, co-op, or full-time job where your engineering expertise can make a difference.

Tomorrow Needs Every Engineer

Michigan Tech engineers are at the forefront of change. Using creative ideas and technologies to solve problems in healthcare, energy, transportation, space exploration, climate change, and beyond, Tech engineers are prepared to help people and their communities adapt toward an equitable future. Become an engineer who is ready for what tomorrow needs.

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