Biomedical Engineering

Advance the World of Medicine and Healthcare

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

The Biomedical Engineering curriculum at Stevenson prepares you to solve important human health-related scientific problems through the application of engineering principles, ideas, methods, and inventions. With an emphasis on critical and creative thinking, you’ll apply your technical skills and knowledge to find solutions to real world problems.  We provide you with a strong foundation in basic sciences and math, including biology, chemistry, physics, and data analysis. Specific biomedical engineering coursework establishes you with a broad interdisciplinary background for careers in a wide variety of fields, including biomechanics, biotechnology, rehabilitation, medicine, and more.

Admission is competitive and based on a review of all application materials. Acceptance into the University does not guarantee admission into the biomedical engineering program. Students with a successful high school record including chemistry and biology (and physics if available), calculus or pre-calculus, and a GPA>3.0 will be well positioned to enter the Biomedical Engineering program and complete the degree program in 4 years.

Program Educational Objectives

The Biomedical Engineering program at Stevenson University nurtures students to become competent professionals and caring citizens who improve the health and well-being of others by:

1. Making substantive progress in post-graduate training in biomedical and related fields or other professional programs and/or transitioning into professional practice in their chosen career path.
2. Making purposeful and substantive contributions to their organizations, communities, and the biomedical field through creative problem solving, demonstrating compassion and empathy, and reflecting an understanding of social, environmental, and economic considerations.
3. Succeeding in a broad spectrum of professional careers, such as research and development, medicine, and engineering, including fields such as medical devices and diagnostic systems, biomechanics, biotechnology, or rehabilitation.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering program will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles to the description and analysis of living systems.
2. Design and conduct experiments, including the analysis and interpretation of data.
3. Design a system, component, or process that meets desired needs within relevant constraints such as economic, environmental, ethical, safety, sustainability and others.
4. Collaborate effectively to formulate, test and refine an engineering solution to a biomedical problem or issue.
5. Evaluate scientific issues and findings using primary research literature.
6. Communicate scientific and engineering findings or conclusions in written and oral formats appropriate to the audience.
7. Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the ethical and professional standards of the discipline.
8. Apply academic preparation to professional experiences outside the classroom.

Graduates will also be able to demonstrate the following outcomes defined by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET):

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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