
Program Overview
As a Biomedical Engineering student, you’ll take a series of core courses aimed at building a solid foundation in engineering, biology, math, chemistry, and design. In your third year of study, you’ll have the opportunity to customize your degree to your interests by specializing in one of four streams: Biomechanics and biomaterials Cellular and molecular bioengineering Biomedical systems and signals Biomedical informatics The curriculum includes traditional, online, and mixed-instruction courses, plus hands-on studio, laboratory, and design work. Through these experiences, you’ll gain a strong understanding of biology, human anatomy, and physiology, and develop the skills required to apply this knowledge in engineering design contexts and solve engineering problems.
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Academic Requirements
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
SL • Required: 5
Chemistry
SL • Required: 4
Physics
SL • Required: 4