Biomedical Engineering (Biological Devices) ,BSE
Biological Products, Biomarker Diagnostic, Drug Delivery, Gene Therapy, Immunotherapy, Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Therapy, Synthetic Biology, Tissue Engineering, approved for STEM-OPT extension
Do you aspire to improve lives through medical breakthroughs? You'll learn to address global health care challenges through biomedical engineering, a field that merges engineering, biology and medicine. Explore robotics, design medical devices, investigate diagnostic tools, apply AI in health care, or specialize in neural or cellular engineering.
In the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program in biomedical engineering with a concentration in biological devices, you gain in-depth knowledge of cell biology and learn to apply that knowledge to solve engineering problems pertinent to medicine and other fields, including synthetic biology.
The biomedical industry has many branches that require depth of understanding of cell biology and its techniques, including immunohistochemical diagnostics, blood-contacting materials, controlled-release therapeutics and local delivery of therapeutics.
With engineering and life sciences courses, the program enables you to apply your skills in an ethical and sustainable manner to address societal and individual needs.
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/, under the General Criteria and the Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Program Criteria.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First required math course: MAT 265 - Calculus for Engineers I
- Math
intensity: Substantial
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
Minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score or minimum 24 ACT combined score, or minimum high school GPA of 3.00 in ASU competency courses, or class ranking in top 25% of high school class, and no high school math or science competency deficiencies
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours: Transfer students with 24 or more transferable college credit hours must meet EITHER the primary OR the secondary criteria (not both): Primary criteria Secondary criteria
Admission requirements for many majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than university admission standards.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, biomedical engineering students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships around the world, increasing their professional network.
Graduates are well qualified for entry-level positions in various areas, including quality assurance, regulatory affairs and project management. Graduates are also highly qualified to seek advanced degrees if they wish to pursue research and design positions.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
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1.2%
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$98,920
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5.2%
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$109,370
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8.5%
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$105,650
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4.5%
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$141,900
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4.4%
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$115,160
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1.2%
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$98,920
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4.5%
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$141,900
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11.0%
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$102,440
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School of Biological & Health Systems Engineering
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ECG 334
sbhse.advising@asu.edu
480-965-3028
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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