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Biomedical engineering as a field of study aims to uncover novel physical and mathematical principles that can address challenges in biology and medicine, including healthcare systems. This discipline focuses on applying integrative and quantitative methods to biological sciences while tackling practical issues like implementing biomedical information systems and creating sophisticated medical devices.
Vanderbilt University's Graduate School, working alongside its Engineering and Medical Schools, provides Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Ph.D. programs specializing in Biomedical Engineering. The Vanderbilt curriculum is designed to deliver advanced instruction and research experience in quantitative organ and cellular biology, biomedical data and device systems, imaging technologies, and the fundamental science behind medical treatments and equipment. The program particularly emphasizes the intersection of engineering, physical sciences, computing, mathematics, and biological sciences.