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Minor in Biomedical Engineering
The biomedical engineering minor is ideal for students in other engineering or science disciplines who want to expand their knowledge of biomedical systems, healthcare technology, and medical device design. This minor provides a focused understanding of how engineering principles can be applied to solve problems in biology and medicine—making it a valuable addition for students pursuing careers in healthcare, research, or biotech innovation.
Why pursue a minor?
Designed to complement a variety of STEM majors, the biomedical engineering minor introduces students to fundamental biomedical topics such as instrumentation, biomechanics, systems modeling, and design. Through interdisciplinary coursework and exposure to real-world biomedical challenges, students build a strong foundation that enhances both graduate school readiness and job market competitiveness.
The minor is open to students in most engineering and science programs who meet the prerequisite requirements.
Curriculum
To complete the minor, students must complete at least 18 credit hours of approved coursework in biomedical engineering. This includes core BME classes and electives that allow for specialization based on student interest.
Core Requirements (typically include):
- BME 205 – Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers
- BME 345 – Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurement
- BME 363 – Biomedical Systems and Modeling
- BME 473 – Biomechanics
Additional electives may be selected in consultation with an advisor to complete the 18-hour requirement. Some courses may require prerequisites in biology, chemistry, or core engineering topics.
Check out the course catalog for more information.
Featured Courses
Check out some of the courses that our students take as part of the biomedical engineering program. For a full list of courses, use the link below.
BME 205 Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers
Introduction to the fundamental principles of human anatomy and physiology essential for the study of biomedical engineering. This course is designed to expose students to the fundamentals of biology and how medical devices interact with biological systems to diagnose and treat human disease.
BME 345 Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurement
Fundamentals of measurement systems. Standards, dynamic characteristics of instruments, and statistical data treatment. Transducers, signal conditioning, strain, pressure, and temperature and flow measurements.
BME 363 System Dynamics
Free and forced vibrations of damped and undamped lumped parameter systems. Transient and frequency response of lumped parameter systems. Introduction to feedback control systems.
BME 473 Applied Biomechanics
Applications of biomechanics to the industrial and orthopedic area. Design of orthopedic implant devices; biomechanics of injury and protection.
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