Biomedical Engineering (BSE)
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in engineering in biomedical engineering is for out-of-the-box thinkers with a passion for engineering and the life sciences. You’ll graduate with the ability to use your engineering background to apply innovative solutions that overcome the challenges associated with 21st-century health problems. This program is also a fit for aspiring medical school students who’ll go on to redefine the future of medicine as problem solvers, device innovators and leaders in the health care field.
Biomedical engineering courses
Courses in this math-intensive program focus on engineering and biology topics ranging from biomechanics and bioengineering product design to microbial bioprocess engineering and microbiology. In addition to the required core courses, you can explore various sub-disciplines within the biomedical engineering field through specialized engineering coursework.
You’ll also complete a two-part senior design project which allows you to collaborate with a real organization or business. You’ll work in a team to engineer a solution for a current health challenge, including conceptualizing, designing, building and testing a prototype.
Courses may include:
BME 300: Bioengineering Product Design
BME 301: Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering
BME 316: Biomechanics for Biomedical Engineers
BME 318: Biomaterials
BME 331: Transport Phenomena for Biomedical Engineering
BIO 353: Cell Biology
BME 350: Signals and Systems for Bioengineers
BME 362: Methods in Molecular and Cellular Biology
BME 360: Control in Biological Systems
BME 370: Microcomputer Applications in Biomedical Engineering
BME 423: Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory (L)
BME 467: Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
BME 413: Biomedical Instrumentation (L)
The jobs a biomedical engineering degree puts you on the path to
Biomedical engineers work in a variety of industries, such as bioinformatics and data science, FDA and manufacturing compliance, genetic engineering, regulatory affairs and more.
Roles in this field are in demand and well-paid. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for bioengineers and biomedical engineers is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, which is faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual wage for these roles was $100,730 as of 2023.
Additionally, this program’s coursework is designed to provide you with the knowledge needed for graduate and professional studies in engineering, medicine, business, law and more.
Potential career paths you can pursue include, but aren’t limited to:
Bioinformatics Scientists
Growth: 3.9%
Salary: $87,300
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Growth: 5.1%
Salary: $99,550
Biostatisticians
Growth: 31.6%
Salary: $98,920
Compliance Managers
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $128,620
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Growth: 11.7%
Salary: $96,350
Microsystems Engineers
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $104,600
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $128,620
Sales Engineers
Growth: 4.7%
Salary: $108,530
Validation Engineers
Growth: 11.7%
Salary: $96,350