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Biomedical Engineering Major

Why major in Biomedical Engineering at Marian University?

Biomedical Students Biomedical Engineering is one of the newest engineering fields and at the cutting-edge of medical and engineering innovation. Biomedical engineers apply engineering principles and techniques to address challenges in health and medicine. It is a multidiscplinary field at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering, and data science. Biomedical engineers research, design, develop, build, and test healthcare solutions.

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering degree program at Marian University provides a challenging yet rewarding experience for undergraduate students to develop as transformative engineering leaders and impactful global citizens, with an education rooted in Franciscan values. It prepares graduates for a variety of job opportunities upon graduation including biotechnology, clinical research, healthcare professions, and more.

Some highlights of the BME program:

  • Courses taught by caring full-time faculty members with small class sizes to ensure strong student-faculty interaction and collaboration
  • Strong background in core engineering and science courses with course options in biomechanics, biotransport, bioinstrumentation, and biomaterials
  • Hands-on lab experiences to emphasize connections between fundamental engineering analysis and practical engineering design
  • Advanced technical elective options that can be used to focus on your interests and emerging fields
  • Integrated project-based experience in all four years, with integrated design concepts and BME applied skills in programming, instrumentation, testing, and research
  • Year-long multidisciplinary senior design capstone course offering real-world engineering experiences through client-driven projects and national competitions

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Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering degree curriculum provides a strong background in core engineering and science courses with an emphasis on:

  • Biomaterials
  • Biomechanics
  • Bioinstrumentation

The Biomedical Engineering program requires 129 semester credit hours for graduation. Topics cover 30 credits of general math/science, 24 credits of core engineering coursework, and an additional 45 hours of major specific requirements.

Note: a minor is required for graduation at Marian University.

Sample 4-Year Biomedical Engineering Curriculum

Biomedical Engineering Four Year Plan and Checklist

Note: This plan is only a sample and will vary by student and course availability. 

A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 major GPA are required for graduation. To meet degree requirements, some disciplines require higher grades in each course or a higher cumulative GPA.

Course descriptions can be found on our online Course Catalog.

The Biomedical Engineering program is preparing to seek accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.