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Biomedical engineering applies chemical and other engineering principles to large-scale living organisms, particularly humans. As one of chemical engineering's newest specialties, this rapidly advancing field involves chemical engineers, biochemists, doctors, and healthcare professionals. Research and development occurs at universities, teaching hospitals, and private firms, focusing on creating new materials and products to enhance or restore bodily structure or function. Growing interest in this discipline makes the Biomedical Engineering BS degree suitable for students pursuing careers in medicine, biotechnological patent law, or biomedical product sales and services. The BS-BME degree offers three majors to enable students to develop specialized knowledge in key biomedical engineering areas. The Biomedical Engineering BS program admitted its first class in Spring 2019. The three majors available within the BS degree are:
Cell & Bioprocess Engineering, Biomaterials & Biopolymers Engineering, and Imaging & Signal Processing Engineering. Students should consult an advisor for specific requirements for these three major options.