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Biomedical Engineering combines engineering, biological sciences, and medicine to address numerous challenges in the healthcare field. Biomedical engineers collaborate with doctors to create and assess prosthetic devices, develop innovative materials for implants and tissue-based solutions, conduct computerized analysis of medical imagery, and utilize computing to study genetic makeup and operations. The University of Iowa's Biomedical Engineering program provides exceptional prospects for driven students. Through independent research, summer initiatives, student organizations, and mentorship opportunities, many students engage in all these activities.
Students select biomedical engineering at Iowa due to the institution's academic prestige, personalized support, intimate college atmosphere, strong community spirit, and abundant possibilities. U.S. News & World Report places Iowa's undergraduate program among the top third of engineering programs in the country. Each year, about 500 new students enter the College of Engineering. Women comprise more than 28 percent of Iowa's engineering student body, exceeding the national average of 25 percent.