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BS - Biomedical Engineering
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.
Curriculum
Curriculum program plans shown reflect current degree requirements. Previous academic year requirements can be accessed from the catalog page by choosing the appropriate academic year.
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
| Major Code: | 7048 | Degree Awarded: | Bachelor of Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Mode(s): | Classroom | Location(s): | Main Campus - Melbourne |
| Admission Status: | Undergraduate | Age Restriction: | No |
Mission Statement
The mission of the biomedical engineering program is to pursue excellence in biomedical engineering education, research and innovation by imparting knowledge for improving human health. This will be accomplished by offering innovative educational methods and practices to solve technical issues in biology and medicine.
Graduates of our programs are highly skilled biomedical engineers who understand the ethical, social and economic implications of their work and will be able to fill diverse professional roles in industry, graduate school and the medical professions.
Program Education Objectives
The educational objectives of the biomedical engineering program are that a few years after graduation, alumni will demonstrate they are technically competent in their engineering profession; are actively employed in the careers related to healthcare and biomedical engineering or entered the medical profession; are engaged and provide leadership to their profession; and have completed advanced degrees or professional development courses, or progressed toward engineering registration.
Curriculum
Candidates for a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering must complete the minimum course requirements as outlined in the following curriculum. For definitions of electives for engineering programs, see the Academic Overview section of the university catalog.
Freshman Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| ASC 1000 | University Experience | 1 |
| BME 1045 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| CHM 1101 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| COM 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| MTH 1001 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| 15 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| BIO 1010 | Biological Discovery 1 | 4 |
| CHM 1102 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| MTH 1002 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| PHY 1001 | Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHY 2091 | Physics Lab 1 | 1 |
| 17 | ||
Sophomore Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| BIO 1020 | Biological Discovery 2 | 4 |
| CHM 2001 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| COM 1102 | Writing About Literature | 3 |
| MTH 2001 | Calculus 3 | 4 |
| PHY 2002 | Physics 2 | 4 |
| 18 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| CHE 3260 | Materials Science and Engineering | 3 |
| CHE 3265 | Materials Lab | 1 |
| COM 2223 | Scientific and Technical Communication | 3 |
| ECE 4991 | Electric and Electronic Circuits | 3 |
| MAE 2081 | Applied Mechanics: Statics | 3 |
| MTH 2201 | Differential Equations/Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHY 2092 | Physics Lab 2 | 1 |
| 18 | ||
Junior Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| BIO 3210 | Mammalian Physiology | 4 |
| BME 3081 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| BME 3240 | Computational Methods for Biological Systems | 3 |
| MTH 2401 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| OCE 3030 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| 16 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| BME 4191 | Design Methodologies and Practice | 1 |
| BME 4241 | Transport in Biological Systems | 3 |
| ECE 3222 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| HUM 2051 | Civilization 1 | 3 |
| Restricted Electives | 6 | |
| 16 | ||
Senior Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| BIO 4301 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BME 4251 | Biomedical Measurements and Instrumentation | 4 |
| BME 4292 | Biomedical Engineering Design 1 (Q) | 3 |
| Humanities Core Course* | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| 16 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| BME 4293 | Biomedical Engineering Design 2 (Q) | 3 |
| HUM 2570 | Bioethics | 3 |
| MAE 4014 | Control Systems or ECE 4231 Control Systems | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| 18 | ||
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 134
Restricted electives must be CHE, ECE or MAE courses. A list of technical electives is available from the program office. Students enrolled in a premedical program should take Biochemistry 1 (BIO 4010) with the prerequisite of Organic Chemistry 2 (CHM 2002).
| *Humanities Core Courses | |
| HUM 2052 | Civilization 2: Renaissance Through Modern |
| HUM 2142 | World Art History 2: Early Modern to Post-Colonial |
| HUM 2212 | British and American Literature 1 |
| HUM 2213 | British and American Literature 2 |
| HUM 2331 | American History: Pre-Columbian to Civil War Era |
| HUM 2332 | American History: From Reconstruction to the Present |
Not all humanities core courses are offered online or every term; check the current schedule of classes for humanities core options.