Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor’s

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Why choose a Biomedical Engineering degree at Trine?

 

100%

Graduate Placement

1:1

Gender diversity

95%

BME Courses with Hands-on Component

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Average Department Class Size

33%

of Students Awarded National Research Opportunities

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Co-Ops, Internships, and REUs

 

Biomedical Engineers design solutions for medical applications

The human body is a complex machine, and, like all machines, sometimes needs a little engineering help. The Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering at Trine University equips you with the tools needed to develop these solutions.

The degree: Integration of engineering and biological sciences

The Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering integrates the design and problem-solving skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences to advance health care. The biomedical engineering program prepares you for a successful career in industry and graduate school. You will be able to select one of three focus area concentrations: research, electrical or mechanical engineering.

ABET LogoTrine University's biomedical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

The experience: Use biomedical engineering tools to solve real problems

Building upon Trine University’s rich engineering heritage, the biomedical engineering program presents a “hands-on” approach to student learning. You will have access to state-of-the-art engineering laboratories as well as various labs in the Jannen School of Arts and Sciences.

  • Integrated exposure to an eight-camera Vicon Motion Capture Biomechanics Lab
  • Material property analysis utilizing an Instron Tensile Machine in the Biomaterials Lab
  • 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 result: Success in a career or graduate school

As a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering degree, you will be equipped with the skills to be successful in industry or graduate school.

Additional Information

 

Employment Opportunities
Biomedical engineering has a projected growth of 23% over the next 10 years according to the Bureau of Labor StatisticsOpens in new window . Graduates will be prepared for the following career possibilities:

Design, manufacturing, quality control, testing evaluation, research and development
Industry
Entrepreneur
Graduate School: Research, Prosthetic School, MBA or MSEM
Pre-Med, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy
Dental School
Lawyer
Patents
Some of the companies that are likely to recruit our graduates include:

Abbott
Boston Scientific
CareFusion
DePuy Synthes
Eli Lilly
GE Healthcare
Johnson & Johnson
Medtronic
Össur
Ottobock
Paragon Medical
Philips Healthcare
Roche
Smith & Nephew
Stryker Orthopedics
Tecomet
Willow Wood
Zimmer Biomet 

This degree has a pathway for you to complete both your undergraduate and graduate studies within five years. Learn more about the Four Plus One degree path.
Information about tuition can be found at Cost and Investment.
 

Program Information

Degree

BS in Biomedical Engineering

Program Feature

Lifetime Guarantee

Duration

129 hours

Level

Undergraduate

Campus Location

Angola, IN

Careers in Biomedical Engineering

Three co-op students at Zimmer Biomet
Trine’s project-based curriculum helped with learning how to work in a team and to keep the eventual goal in sight even when we ran into issues.
Christian Preijers
Biomedical engineering Class of 2026
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