Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's Degree

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.

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.

  • No. 13
    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)

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. 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.

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

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

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
Carolynn Que ’18
biomedical engineering

Ready to take the next step?

Learn more about studying biomedical engineering at Michigan's flagship technological university.

 

"The opportunity to work in a research lab as an undergrad has made a big impact on me."Kristin King, biomedical engineering

Department of Biomedical Engineering

​Biomedical Engineering at Michigan Tech offers a comprehensive and dynamic program that integrates engineering principles with biological sciences to improve human health. Study, work, and collaborate in the University's state-of-the-art H-STEM Engineering and Health Technologies Complex. Engineer lifesaving solutions, develop technologies that directly impact people’s lives, and work at the forefront of advancing healthcare in one of the fastest-growing fields of engineering.

  • Prepare for medical school with our rigorous curriculum and hands-on experience.
  • Participate in undergraduate research with world-renowned faculty.
  • Receive the personal attention and support you need for academic success.
  • Connect with your classmates as part of the Peer Mentor Program.
  • Develop real solutions working on an industry-sponsored Senior Design capstone project or Enterprise team.
  • Specialize with a minor in biomaterials engineering, medical devices and instrumentation, or tissue and stem cell engineering.

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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 other noteworthy organizations around the globe. 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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"Everyone here is happy to help you and wants to see you succeed personally."Katherine Gingras, biomedical engineering