Northwestern University was among the first schools to recognize the value of a biomedical engineering background. Today the Department of Biomedical Engineering offers, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, one of the largest and broadest programs in the country.
Our department is nationally recognized for leadership in design, research, and engineering education.
Academics
The biomedical engineering program provides biomedical training that is quantitative, emphasizes problem-solving and design, and treats phenomena from the molecular to the systems level.
Career Preparation
Our curriculum prepares students for careers in:
- Industry
- Medicine
- Academia
- Consulting
Breadth of Opportunity
The BME department and the University offer a plethora of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities.
- Study Abroad: Our students take advantage of study abroad programs such as the Global Health Technologies Program in Capetown, South Africa.
- Hands-on Training: The Co-operative Engineering Education Program enables students to integrate paid, practical work experience with their classroom studies.
- Engineering Design: We offer rich design experiences within our capstone design courses and in the Segal Design Institute.
- Undergraduate Research: Over 70% of our undergraduate students engage in research, working directly with faculty on cutting-edge research.
- Student Organizations: Students participate in many student organizations such as Engineering World Health.
