Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biomedical and health systems and products such as integrated biomedical systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.

Electrical Engineering (EE) Majors:

Electrical Engineering majors can complete the Biomedical Engineering (BME) minor with only 16 additional units, as several courses overlap and can be double-counted toward both the major and the minor. The additional courses required include one support course (CHEM 110 or CHEM 115A), three minor core courses (BIOL 220, BIOL 224, and KIN 311), and one elective (KIN 350 or KIN 360).

The following courses are double-counted for both the BME minor and the EE major: EE 110, MATH 161, MATH 211, PHYS 114, PHYS 214, CS 115, BIOL 115 or BIOL 110, EE 220/221, EE 230/231, and EE 473 or EE 498.

For more details, please visit the department website. Please confirm these details with your major advisor.

Kinesiology (KIN) Majors:

Kinesiology majors can complete the Biomedical Engineering (BME) minor with only 24 additional units, as several courses overlap and can be double-counted toward both the major and the minor. The additional courses required include four support courses (EE 110, MATH 161, MATH 211, and CS 115), two minor core courses (EE 220/22 and EE 230/231), and one elective (EE 473 or EE 498).

The following courses are double-counted for both the BME minor and the KIN major: CHEM 110 or CHEM 115A, BIOL 115 or BIOL 110, PHYS 210A, PHYS 210B, BIOL 220, BIOL 224, KIN 311, and KIN 350 or KIN 360.

For more details, please visit the department website. Please confirm these details with your major advisor.

Program Learning Outcomes

This program will produce graduates who:

Design creative solutions to biomedical engineering problems.
Engage in the practice of biomedical engineering.

Students will attain:

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve biomedical engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Minor Requirements

Review requirements below and consult with your major advisor.

Biomedical Engineering

Program Learning Outcomes

Minor Requirements

Minor Core (17 units)

Support Courses (25 units)

Electives (7 units)