Online Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

• Biomedical engineering product design and development processes
• Experimental design, including hypothesis formulation, data analysis and technical writing
• FDA regulatory processes and technical communication
• Statistical analysis in the context of common biomedical experiments

Interpersonal

• Analytic problem-solving and iterative design
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Oral and written presentation skills
• Understanding ethical issues in biomedical and medical sciences and engineering practices
   

Tailor your studies to your career goals

You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your education through one of two specialized tracks. These pathways will equip you with targeted knowledge and skills to address pressing challenges in health care and biotechnology industries. Within these tracks, you can further specialize through several areas of emphasis such as bioimaging, bioinstrumentation, neural rehabilitation engineering and artificial intelligence.

• Biomedical device design: This track emphasizes the engineering principles and technical expertise needed to design, develop and optimize devices that interact with the human body. You’ll learn to create medical tools such as imaging systems, diagnostic equipment, wearable sensors and rehabilitation devices, using a combination of mechanical, electrical and software engineering.
• Biological device design: This track leverages biological principles to engineer systems and devices that harness or manipulate biological materials. You’ll explore innovative solutions such as tissue scaffolds, synthetic biology applications, bioengineered sensors and gene editing technologies to improve therapies and patient outcomes.

An engineering degree for those aspiring to medical school

If your sights are set on medical school, this biomedical engineering program offers exceptional preparation through its focus on health innovation. A degree in engineering, preferably biomedical engineering, is a prerequisite for admission to ASU’s new engineering-based 
School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering. Developed with clinical partners, the medical school’s program allows you to earn both an MD and a Master of Science in medical engineering. Graduates will shape the future of medicine as innovators, problem solvers and leaders in health care.

Additionally, there's the partnership between ASU and Mayo Clinic, designed to provide you with valuable clinical perspectives and the opportunity to design engineering solutions for real-world medical challenges. One notable example is the Mayo Clinic/ASU Synapse internship, where biomedical engineering students shadow physicians and collaborate to design and build medical devices that address pressing clinical needs. Participants of this program earn a certificate from Mayo Clinic in addition to their ASU diploma.