Biomedical Engineering

As a biomedical engineering student at Trine, you will have access to labs that house:

• An eight-camera Vicon Motion Capture Biomechanics Lab
• Material property analysis utilizing an Instron Tensile Machine in the Biomaterials Lab

During your time as a biomedical engineering student at Trine, you will experience:

• Static and dynamic assays as part of the biomedical engineering laboratory techniques course
• Physiological measurements with biomedical instruments
• Applied human-centered senior design projects
• Scaffold development for cellular integration utilizing a 3D Tissue Printer
• Potential to acquire minors in bioprocess engineering, robotics, chemistry, biology or mathematics

The biomedical engineering program follows a project- and laboratory-based learning curriculum. Blending real-world healthcare challenges with engineering fundamentals and biomedical thought processes, Trine offers unique courses you won't find anywhere else.

• Biomedical Engineering Laboratory Techniques - Learn the basic techniques and knowledge associated with drug discovery and tissue engineering. Prepare for summer research and employment opportunities that set you up for success in graduate school and industry laboratory environments. Practice with lab equipment comparable to those found in the industry and graduate school.
• Biomedical Engineering Research Techniques - Engage in a semester-long research project. Prepare for the opportunity to publish your research results in supplemental courses.
• Biomedical Engineering Design and Manufacturing - Learn about the design process and gain experience on manufacturing equipment including 3D printing, casting, welding, laser cutting and milling.
• Space Health Research - Conduct independent research guided by the objectives of NASA's Human Research Program in this special topics course.

With an average department class size of 10, you will receive a personalized learning experience in Trine's biomedical engineering program.

Dedicated faculty will prepare you for one of three tailored concentrations in mechanical, electrical or research areas. You can also acquire a minor or start graduate courses during your undergraduate studies.

Common minors for the biomedical engineering major include biomechanical engineering, bioprocessing, chemistry, exercise science and robotics.

Minors at Trine

Biomedical engineering has a projected growth of 23% over the next 10 years according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Trine graduates will be prepared for the following career possibilities:

Companies likely to recruit Trine graduates include: