The Field

Biomedical engineering (BME) integrates engineering science, biology, and medicine into a cross-disciplinary field focused on improving human health and solving problems in healthcare delivery.  Looking at the human body through the lens of engineering, one can apply the concepts of design, optimization, and programming to complex biological systems in order to detect, repair and treat disease, as well as to create diagnostic and therapeutic tools. 

Biomedical engineers design, analyze, develop, and test engineering systems, including but not limited to artificial joints, prosthetic limbs, surgical tools, cardiovascular stents, and cellular sorters. Biomedical engineers will collaborate with surgeons and clinicians as well as other engineers to improve healthcare products and delivery. Biomedical engineers consider human machine interfaces and biocompatibility to produce cutting edge healthcare. Biomedical Engineers are employed not only as engineering professionals but also as technical and corporate managers.