{"id":322,"date":"2025-07-11T14:05:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T18:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/bme\/?page_id=322"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T18:46:41","slug":"biomedical-engineering-minor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/bme\/academics\/undergrad\/biomedical-engineering-minor\/","title":{"rendered":"Biomedical Engineering Minor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Minor in Biomedical Engineering<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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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\u2014making it a valuable addition for students pursuing careers in healthcare, research, or biotech innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why pursue a minor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The minor is open to students in most engineering and science programs who meet the prerequisite requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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