The Biomedical Engineering Certificate allows students to concentrate in the biological aspects of mechanical engineering, including biochemistry, biophysics, and even biological imaging. Required courses in biology, biomedical engineering, biomechanics, and biomaterials provide a strong background for further specialization.
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Course List
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 191 Biology I: Intro to Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| ME 112 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 1 |
| ME 356 Introduction to Solid Biomechanics | 3 |
| ME 477 (BIOL 477)(MSE 477) Biomaterials | 3 |
| Take at least 6 credits from: Biol 192 Biology II: Introduction to the Diversity of Life (4) BIOL 227-228 Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (4,4) BIOL 320 Cell Biology (3) CHEM 301 Survey of Organic Chemistry (3) CHEM 307, 308 Organic Chemistry I and Lab (3,2) CHEM 309, 310 Organic Chemistry II and Lab (3,2) CHEM 431 Biochemistry I (3) ECE 457 Digital Image Processing (3) KINES 270 Applied Anatomy (3) KINES 370, 371 Biomechanics and Lab (3,1) MSE 488 Environmental Degradation of Materials (3) PHYS 307 Introduction to Biophysics (3) ME496 – Independent Study (1-4) ME493 – Internship (1-3) | 6-10 |
| A maximum of 3 credits of ME493 or ME496 may be used to count towards the certificate requirements. These classes must contain a biomedical research element. ME493 requires internship coordinator approval and ME496 requires faculty advisor approval. | |
| Total | 17-21 |
Note
This is the information for 2025-2026 catalog year. For information on previous catalogs speak with your academic advisor