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UMass Lowell’s ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering blends engineering, medicine and hands-on learning to prepare you to design real solutions to today’s medical challenges.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

BME student, Anthony Vo, and Graduate student, Jose Pacheco, testing the exoskeleton suit.

At UMass Lowell, you can study biomedical engineering at the first public university in Massachusetts to offer a B.S.E. in the field. Our program combines rigorous academics, expert faculty and innovative research to prepare you to design technologies that improve lives.

You’ll build a strong foundation in science, math and engineering before exploring core areas such as bioinstrumentation, biomechanics, biomaterials and quantitative physiology. You can then tailor your experience through a concentration in cellular and tissue engineering or medical device design.

You may also choose to complete the requirements for graduate education in one of the health professions, including medicine, dentistry, veterinary or physician’s assistant, with only a few additional courses.

Focus Your Studies

Choose a focus area based on your interests and career goals.

  • Cellular and Tissue Engineering
  • Medical Device Design

Biomedical Engineering Career Outlook

  • $145K

    Median annual salary for bachelor's degree holders in New England
    Source: Lightcast, 2025

  • +14.1%

    Projected job growth in New England (2023–2035)
    Source: Lightcast, 2025

What Can You Do with a Degree in Biomedical Engineering?

Biomedical Engineering offers a wide range of careers, including:

  • Product Development Engineer
  • Formulation Scientist
  • Research and Development Engineer
  • Regulatory Compliance Engineer 
  • Clinical Engineer
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Where Our Graduates Work

  • Johnson & Johnson MedTech
  • Pfizer
  • Moderna
  • Medtronic
  • Massachusetts General Brigham
  • GE Healthcare

Courses You'll Take

Sample course topics include: 

  • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering Application Programming
  • Bioinstrumentation
  • Bioinstrumentation Lab
  • Quantitative Physiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Biomaterials
  • View all Biomedical Engineering courses

Year-by-Year Course Plan

Check out our degree pathways, which offer sample plans for completing your degree in four years.

For students who entered fall 2025 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
BMEN.1070Introduction to Biomedical Engineering2
BMEN.1200Biomedical Engineering Application Programming3
CHEM.1210Chemistry I (SCL)3
CHEM.1230LChemistry I Lab1
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100		College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)		3
MATH.1310Calculus I (MATH)4

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
BMEN.1020Biomedical Engineering Seminar1
CHEM.1220Chemistry II (SCL)3
CHEM.1240LChemistry II Lab1
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
MATH.1320Calculus II4
PHYS.1410Physics I (STEM)3
PHYS.1410LPhysics I Lab1

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
BMEN.2100Thermodynamics3
CHEM.2210Organic Chemistry3
CHEM.2290LOrganic Chemistry Lab1
MATH.2310Calculus III4
PHYS.1440Physics II3
PHYS.1440LPhysics II Lab1

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
BIOL.2100Biology for Engineers3
BIOL.2120LBiology for Engineers Lab1
BMEN.2200Bioinstrumentation3
BMEN.2205LBioinstrumentation Lab2
ECON.2010Principles of Microeconomics3
MATH.2360Engineering Differential Equations3
ENGN.2100Professional Development Seminar1

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total17
BMEN.3100Transport Phenomena for Biomedical Engineering3
BMEN.3200Quantitative Physiology3
BMEN.3205LQuantitative Physiology Lab2
BMEN.4310Biomechanics3
ENTR.3000Entrepreneurship3
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
BMEN.4020Biomaterials3
BMEN.xxxxTrack Course 13
MATH.2830Statistics3
PHIL.2410Engineering and Ethics (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
BMEN.xxxxTrack Course 23
BMEN.xxxxTrack Course 33
BMEN.4910Biomedical Capstone I3
BMEN.xxxxTechnical Elective3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
BMEN.xxxxTrack Course 43
BMEN.xxxxTrack Course 53
BMEN.xxxxTechnical Elective3
BMEN.4920Biomedical Capstone II3
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)3
Total15

Total Minimum Credits = 125

Minimum [major] Credits: 49

Maximum [major] that can be counted toward graduation: 55

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.


Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) Glossary

  • SS - Social Sciences Perspective - 9 credits
  • AH - Arts and Humanities Perspective - 9 credits
  • SCL - Sciences with Lab Perspective - 6-8 credits
  • STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Perspective - 3 credits
  • CW - College Writing I and II - 6 credits
  • MATH - Math Perspective - 3 credits

Read more about the Breadth of Knowledge requirements.

Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO) Glossary

  • AIL - Applied and Integrative Learning
  • CTPS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • DCA - Diversity and Cultural Awareness
  • IL - Information Literacy
  • QL - Quantitative Literacy
  • SRE - Social Responsibility and Ethics
  • WOC - Written and Oral Communication

Read more about the Essential Learning Outcomes.

Why Study Biomedical Engineering at UMass Lowell?

Biomedical Researchers looking at a computer monitor

Research Opportunities

Work alongside renowned faculty conducting groundbreaking research and gain hands-on experience through senior capstone projects, with possible industry collaboration.

First-year students may qualify for the Undergraduate Research Opportunities and Collaborations Award, a merit-based scholarship awarded through early action admissions.

Graduate Student, Jose Pacheco, demonstrating his exoskeleton suit with the help of Anthony Vo and BME students.

Co-op Program

Explore career paths, gain paid real-world experience and apply your learning through our Professional Co-op Program.

This three-phase program combines full-time work with coursework and may count toward a professional elective when completed.

Student Run Organizations

Solving problems is fun, and at UMass Lowell you can put your learning into practice. Students can connect in a variety of ways outside of the classroom, including:  

scientist doing research under microscope

Career Connected Experience: The UMass Lowell Guarantee

Every first-time, first-year UMass Lowell student will have the opportunity to pursue at least one Career Connected Experience (internships, co-ops, clinical placements, service learning, study abroad and more) during their undergraduate career - earning pay, credits or both before they graduate. 

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