ABET Accreditation

Program Educational Objectives



The Biomedical Engineering Program prepares our graduating students for the following professional and career accomplishments:

  1. Professional employment in biomedical industries such as medical devices, imaging, biotechnology, biopharma, and other health and life science related industries.
  2. Entry and completion of advanced studies, including graduate programs in biomedical engineering or related engineering and life sciences, medicine, law, business, or other professional programs.
  3. Careers where they can make positive and ethical contributions to the biomedical field while actively seeking to provide technical, educational, public sector and/or business services and leadership.

Student Outcomes



Graduates of the program will have:

  • an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  • an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
  • an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
  • an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
  • an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  • an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
  • an ability to communicate effectively
  • the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
  • a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
  • a knowledge of contemporary issues
  • an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Visit our ABET Program Data page for Enrollment and Degree Information.