Mission

Our department's mission is to serve society as a center for learning and knowledge-creation in engineering and science for the purpose of advancing biology and medicine.

Educational Objectives

Our overall objective is to educate practitioners of biomedical engineering for a variety of careers, including those that require more specialized training. Armed with a fundamental, broad knowledge of engineering, knowledge in the relevant sciences, mathematics and biology, as well as excellent teamwork, communication and problem solving skills, our graduates will have successful and effective careers in academia, industry, medicine or other associated professions. Additionally, our graduates will have an understanding, appreciation and motivation for ethical responsibility at all levels (individual, organizational, societal) as well as an appreciation of the importance of lifelong learning. 

Educational Outcomes

At the time they graduate from the program, students in our program are expected to be able to:
 

• apply knowledge from the fields of mathematics, science and engineering;
• design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data involving living cells, tissues and organs, as well as engineered systems;
• design a component, process or system to meet specific needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability;
• function effectively within multi-disciplinary teams;
• idenfity, formulate and solve biomedical engineering problems;
• understand professional and ethical responsibilities;
• communicate effectively through oral and written means;
• understand the impact of engineering approaches and solutions in a global and societal context;
• recognize the need for and have an ability to engage in life-long learning;
• know about contemporary issues pertinent to biomedical engineering;
• use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for the practice of biomedical engineering.