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About Our Department
At the Department of Biomedical Engineering, students are at the heart of everything we do. Our program blends engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience in biology, medicine, and technology to prepare students to tackle real-world healthcare challenges. From developing cutting-edge medical devices to advancing biomaterials and diagnostics, our students gain the skills to address some of the most pressing challenges in human health.
With access to expert faculty and world-class research facilities, strong industry ties, and key partnerships with local organizations like Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the UT Medical Center, you’ll graduate ready to lead in industry, research, or medicine—and shape the future of biomedical innovation.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Biomedical Engineering is to improve human health and wellbeing by deepening the knowledge base through:
- Advanced research;
- Providing engineering solutions to healthcare challenges;
- Training the next generation of biomedical engineers;
- And cultivating future leaders in biomedical science and engineering.
Vision
The vision of this new department is to become an internationally recognized leader in biomedical engineering research and education through strategic growth. The department will:
- Strive to integrate principles at the intersection of engineering, science, and medicine to advance research with interdisciplinary collaboration and distinctive excellence;
- Pursue fundamental understanding and solve healthcare problems with innovative technologies;
- Build esteemed and adaptive academic programs that ensure student success and meet evolving workforce needs;
- And form strong partnerships with healthcare institutions, industry, government, and other sectors for clinical translation of new technologies.
