The biomedical engineering program prepares students to solve important human health-related scientific problems through the application of engineering principles, ideas, methods, and inventions. The program emphasizes critical and creative thinking in addition to technical skills and knowledge and provides students with opportunities to apply these skills and knowledge to the solution of real world problems. A strong foundation in basic sciences and math, including biology, chemistry, physics, and data analysis, coupled with specific biomedical engineering coursework provides students with a broad interdisciplinary background for careers in a wide variety of fields including biomechanics, biotechnology, rehabilitation, medicine, and more. 

In addition to science and engineering coursework that emphasizes teamwork and problem-solving, students in this program are immersed in the professional setting and gain practical experience through a required clinical immersion and a two-semester design capstone experience that is tailored to their career interests. As a result, students in biomedical engineering are prepared to play a key role in the research, design, and development of innovations in biomedical procedures and devices. Graduates are also well-positioned to pursue continuing education in the health professions , graduate studies in engineering or science or other professional programs.