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What is a Biomedical Engineering degree?
A biomedical engineering degree is concerned with the application of engineering and science methodologies to the analysis of biological and physiological problems and to the delivery of health care. Biomedical engineers develop devices and procedures that solve medical and health-related problems by combining their knowledge of biology and medicine with engineering principles and practices.
The biomedical engineer requires the analytical tools and broad physical knowledge of modern engineering and science, fundamental understanding of the biological or physiological system, and familiarity with recent technological breakthroughs. A biomedical engineering degree combines medical needs with engineering expertise for the enhancement of health care. The biomedical engineer serves as an interface between traditional engineering disciplines and living systems and may work in either direction, applying the patterns of living organisms to engineering design or engineering new approaches to human health. Many do research, along with medical scientists, to develop and evaluate systems and products such as artificial organs, prostheses (artificial devices that replace missing body parts), instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
A biomedical engineer may use his/her knowledge of engineering to create new equipment or environments for such purposes as maximizing human performance, or providing non-invasive diagnostic tools.
Advantages
Why Florida Tech: The Biomedical Engineering degree curriculum provides graduates with a quantitative background in biomechanics, bioelectronics, and biotransport. Such a background is increasingly important because of the heavy utilization of biomedical technology in modern medical practice. For students planning to attend medical school, this curriculum includes courses in the sciences that satisfy the entrance requirements of most medical schools with the selection of Organic Chemistry 2 and Biochemistry as technical electives. Students interested in pre-Med will be co-advised by Chair of Pre-Med Studies.