Study Biomedical Engineering abroad

Maths, biology, physics, chemistry courses in high-school are essentials for applying to a Biomedical Engineering programme. Most universities also require prospective biomedical engineers to display proficiency in English as well as a mix of social studies and language courses as part of a strong pre-college curriculum.

Students in many Biomedical Engineering programmes are expected to "track" into a specific discipline, such as biomechanics or bioelectricity, where their interests are channelled along both a traditional engineering field and the necessary biomedical applications. The engineering courses may follow a track with a traditional engineering leaning (e.g., electrical, chemical, mechanical) but will integrate the life science examples so that Biomedical Engineering students will have sufficient laboratory experiences such as taking measurements and interpreting data from living systems. This is crucial as biomedical engineers must be able to understand the challenges that arise when living systems interact with non-living elements and processes. Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering programmes frequently include courses in biomaterials, biomechanics, and bioelectricity.

Up to 66% of biomedical engineering undergraduates go on to pursue further degrees, such as an MS or PhD, in graduate school. The average tuition costs of colleges offering Biomedical Engineering programmes are $35,100 for undergraduate programmes and $28,821 for graduate programmes.