Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Mission

The mission of the Department of Biomedical Engineering is to prepare students for rewarding careers in the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries. The first undergraduate Biomedical Engineering degree offered by a public university in Massachusetts was established to address the growing demand for biomedical engineers, especially in Massachusetts, which is a leader in Medical Devices and Biopharmaceuticals. While striving to provide students with the skills they need to succeed, the program creates opportunities for students in co-ops, internships, research and rewarding careers.

Requirements of the Major

• Degree Pathways
  
• Requirements

• Actively engage in and make contributions to post-graduate opportunities, whether they are in biomedical engineering practice or other advanced professional training 
• Demonstrate depth, breadth, and creativity in biomedical engineering, its underlying sciences, and related technologies 
• Utilize their multidisciplinary background to foster communication across professional and disciplinary boundaries 
• Demonstrate professional and social responsibilities on health-related issues and the ability to deal knowledgeably and ethically with the impact of technology in our society. 

The Biomedical Engineering Program has adopted the ABET Criterion 3 student outcomes so that at graduation, students are expected to have:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering 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 communicate effectively with a range of audiences 
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, 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.