Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biomedical Engineering] From Western New England University

The program is offered by Western New England University. You’ll have opportunities to apply what you learn through internships or research. This rigorous program prepares you for a career in the medical industry and is an ideal stepping-stone to graduate, medical, or law school. Biomedical Engineering majors may pursue our Six-year Engineering/Law program to work as a patent attorney in the medical field.

Biomedical engineers directly impact the health and well-being of people across the world. With knowledge of both engineering and biological principles, biomedical engineers are at the cutting edge of medical breakthroughs such as novel surgical technologies or individualized cancer treatments. By imagining and developing devices and procedures, biomedical engineers can change the face of medicine.asda

Educational Objectives And Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Western New England University Biomedical Engineering Program will, in their professional endeavors,

• function successfully in a variety of environments including industry, hospitals/clinics, government, graduate school, or professional school;
• function as productive team members and leaders to solve engineering problems, including those at the interface of medicine and engineering;
• have an awareness of safety, ethics, sustainability, and/or societal concerns,
• communicate complex technical concepts, both in written and oral communication, to diverse audiences; and
• be actively engaged in life-long learning such as participating or leading in relevant professional societies, continuing their education, or attending relevant workshops, meetings, or seminars.

Student Outcomes

The outcomes for the Biomedical Engineering program were chosen so that graduates will be prepared to meet the program objectives. Thus, graduates of the Biomedical Engineering program will have:

• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
• an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
• an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;
• an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
• an ability to communicate effectively;
• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
• a knowledge of contemporary issues; and
• an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.