Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Major

Biomedical Engineering is the application of the life sciences and engineering principles to bridge the gap between medical technology and medicine in practice.

BME is solving important challenges at the intersection of engineering, medicine, and the life sciences for the benefit of humanity.

Why Biomedical Engineering at Michigan?

What our graduates do

Academic tracks

Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering students can choose to complete their depth requirements in one of 9 biomedical engineering tracks.

Biocomputation

Emphasizes the creation and use of computational tools and data analysis methods to address complex challenges in biology and medicine. 

Class: BIOMEDE 241. Statistics, Computation, and Data Analysis for Biomedical Engineers

Biomedical Imaging & Bioelectrics

Focuses on the development and implementation of imaging systems and electrical technologies to visualize and interact with biological tissues for both diagnosis and treatment

Class: BIOMEDE 442. Introduction to Biomedical Imaging

Biomechanics

Investigates how mechanical forces affect the body’s tissues and organs, providing insight for advances in medical devices, prosthetics, and movement analysis.

Class: BIOMEDE 231. Introduction to Biomechanics

Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Engineering

Applies engineering principles to biological systems and processes, driving the discovery and production of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and other biotechnological healthcare innovations. 

Class: BIOMEDE 418. Quantitative Cell Biology

Medical Device Development

Involves the end-to-end process of inventing, designing, and testing new medical devices to improve clinical practice and patient care.

Class: BIOMEDE 458 (EECS 458). Biomedical Instrumentation and Design

Neural Engineering

Merges engineering, neuroscience, and technology to analyze, restore, or enhance the function of neural systems, aiming to solve neurological healthcare challenges. 

Class: BIOMEDE 417 (EECS 417). Electrical Biophysics

Pre-Health

Equips students with a robust background in biomedical engineering, specifically designed for those intending to pursue advanced degrees in health professions. 

Class: BIOMEDE 419. Quantitative Physiology

Systems Biology

Utilizes both laboratory experiments and computational modeling to unravel the complex interactions within biological systems and predict their behavior.

Class: BIOMEDE 211. Circuits and Systems for Biomedical Engineering.

Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine

Integrates engineering and biological sciences to develop methods for repairing, regenerating, or replacing damaged or diseased tissues and organs.

 

Class: BIOMEDE 474. Introduction to Tissue Engineering

Minors

Engineering minors

Minors offered by departments in the College

Other minors

The full list of approved minors for engineers

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Prospective Students:

Engineering Advising Center and BME Peer Advisors

The Engineering Advising Center (EAC) provides academic services and support for first year and undeclared students. Services include academic advising, personal counseling, goal setting, and study strategies to facilitate your success. The professional staff and peer advisors work in a collaborative team to help you develop a plan to achieve your academic and personal goals. We provide direction and encouragement to explore options and make informed decisions. We’re here to help you get off to a strong start and make the most of your first year at Michigan.

BME Peer Advisors are able to help with 4-year planning, course scheduling, and overall interest in BME. High School students, UMich Engineering undeclared students, and UMich non-Engineering students are all welcome to meet with BME Peer Advisors.

You may use the Undergraduate Advising System to schedule an advising appointment with a peer advisor.

Accelerated master’s

Sequential Undergraduate-Graduate Studies (SUGS)

Complete your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in only five years with SUGS by taking some graduate-level classes during your undergraduate years, so you can save yourself one semester and complete the masters with only two additional semesters. 

SEE: Biomedical Engineering Sequential Undergraduate Graduate Studies (SUGS)

Classroom Activities

Research

Looking for a research opportunity? View our compiled list from our own student’s previous experience. This sheet provides research areas as well as lab contact information and descriptions.


The Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering (SURE) program provides summer research opportunities for U-M undergraduates; the Rackham Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) serves undergraduates from outside U-M

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