THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR

Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary area of study that integrates knowledge from engineering with the biomedical sciences. Modern Biomedical Engineering is a very diverse field.  Biomedical Engineers work in systems ranging from medical imaging to the design of artificial organs. Some major research advances in Biomedical Engineering include the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), artificial joints, kidney dialysis, bioengineered skin, angioplasty, computed tomography (CT), and flexible endoscopes.  Students who choose Biomedical Engineering are interested in being of service to human health but do not routinely interact directly with patients. The Biomedical Engineering curriculum has been designed to provide a solid foundation in both engineering and the life sciences, and provide sufficient flexibility in the upper division requirements to encourage students to explore specializations within Biomedical Engineering. The mission of the BS degree program of the Department of Biomedical Engineering is to provide a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, biomedical engineering education to students. As a Biomedical Engineer, you can choose from employment opportunities in industry, hospitals, academic research institutes, teaching, national laboratories, or government regulatory agencies. Our overall aim is to produce high-quality, interdisciplinary engineers who are well-prepared for pursuit of further graduate or professional degrees and/or careers in industry. The Biomedical Engineering program is not accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.  The program is still young, and we will pursue accreditation with ABET in the next cycle.

Please see Biomedical Engineering Graduate Group for information about the graduate degree options.

Objectives

Our teaching is designed to impart a strong foundation in mathematics, life and physical sciences, and engineering, as well as knowledge of contemporary issues at the forefront of biomedical engineering research.  Student completing the program will be able: to demonstrate ability to conduct measurements on and interpret results from experiments involving living systems; to design experiments, systems, devices, components, and processes to meet real-world challenges for solutions to problems in biomedical research and development; to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems applied to questions in medicine and biology; to work effectively in groups and communicate in oral, written, computer-based and graphical forms; have an understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, and a commitment to professionalism and ethical responsibility; be instilled with sense of need for life-long learning; to use the techniques, skill, and modern

UNDERGRADUATE INFORMATION

Advising Information

Major Requirements (PDF)

Undergraduate Courses

Areas of Specialty

Sample Curriculum

For reference only. Please contact the Undergraduate Advisor for advising and most current informatiom>	General 4-year course plan
	Molecular Engineering Emphasis
	Imaging Emphasis
	Premedical Course plan

Medical School Preparation at UC Davis

Distinction Between Bioengineering Programs

Change Of Major Procedures

Transfer Information

BMES UC Davis Student Chapter

Job Resource

Other majors that prepare you for graduate studies in Biomedical Engineering:

Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Chemical or Biochemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering