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The Sc.B. in Biomedical Engineering is a collaborative program between the School of Engineering and the Division of Biology and Medicine, created as an interdisciplinary major for students who wish to use engineering techniques and tools to address biological and life science topics.
This undergraduate biomedical engineering program operates as a standalone concentration overseen by both the School of Engineering and the Division of Biology and Medicine. Students have access to courses and research opportunities with faculty from engineering, multiple biology departments, and Brown's associated Rhode Island hospitals. The curriculum focuses on core biomedical engineering principles while providing flexibility for students to tailor their studies. Biomedical engineering students gain the ability to apply engineering and scientific concepts, along with problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking, to a wide range of engineering challenges. Additionally, BME establishes a solid basis for continuous learning through its focus on collaboration, strong communication skills, and awareness of wider social, ethical, economic, and environmental impacts.
Students should complete secondary school. Brown first-year students will have completed 12 to 13 years of primary and secondary schooling.
A TOEFL score of 100 or above on the internet-based exam, or 600 or above on the paper-based exam, or a score of 8.0 or above on the IELTS, is expected in most cases.