BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Biomedical engineering (BME) uniquely advances human health and the biological sciences by creating and applying technology based on principles of engineering and the physical sciences. Graduates in biomedical engineering are employed in industry, hospitals, research centers, government, and universities. Biomedical engineers also use their undergraduate training as a basis for careers in business, medicine, law, and other professions.

The past several decades have witnessed an unparalleled growth in the application of science and technology to biology and medicine. This has developed from advancements in a host of engineering fields: electronics, fiberoptics, materials, computers, mathematical modeling, control theory, signal analysis, imaging techniques, and micro-devices. The sophisticated interaction of engineering with biomedical sciences has led to Biomedical Engineering (BME) as a profession for which formal training is a necessity. In broad terms, BME contributes to improvements in the quality of health care by: (1) research that quantifies biomedical systems and processes, (2) development of devices and procedures for diagnosis and therapy, and (3) effective management of medical technology.