Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The biomedical engineering program combines essential engineering principles and design approaches with life sciences studies. This curriculum equips graduates for diverse healthcare careers, ranging from roles at medical device companies to positions in government regulatory bodies. The coursework builds upon the department's mechanical engineering expertise while providing thorough instruction in engineering materials and biomechanics. Students can customize their studies through electives, focusing on high-demand fields like cellular and tissue engineering. Additionally, the program enables students to fulfill medical school prerequisites through strategic elective choices.