From the development of artificial organs to medical imaging systems, biomedical engineers are on the forefront of medical breakthroughs that improve the quality of life from millions of people worldwide. Our students are prepared to take on such challenges through a rigorous curriculum, experiential learning opportunities through internships and Senior Design Projects, and study abroad opportunities.
Mission
The mission of the Biomedical Engineering major is to provide students with a supportive environment that facilitates learning to solve engineering problems related to medicine and biology in an ethically responsible manner.
The Biomedical Engineering major is committed to excellence in student learning. Graduates of the major will be problem solvers, able to apply engineering principles to the interface between living and non-living systems. The faculty and staff of the Biomedical Engineering major use their diverse background in teaching, research, and industry to prepare students to be successful engineers as they move into the workforce, graduate school, or professional school.
Defining Characteristics
The Biomedical Engineering major:
The College of Engineering will host its annual Emerging Engineers Expo on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center. The event showcases more than 100+ projects from engineering and business students.
University News, Business, Engineering
WNE hosted the New England District Western NE Event of the 2025 FIRST® Robotics Competition from March 14 to 16. This event brought together 35 high school teams from across the region, showcasing their engineering prowess and teamwork.
University News, Engineering
The WNE IEEE Reliability Society Student Branch Chapter actively fosters collaboration between academia and industry recently holding a series of impactful events including workshops and webinars. The chapter provides students and professionals with opportunities to expand their understanding of reliability engineering, technological advancements, and industry best practices.
University News, Engineering
