Biomedical Engineering, BS
Engineering and Computing
Campus:Modesto Maidique Campus
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Program Description
The Biomedical Engineering (BME) program is leading the State in Biomedical Engineering education. It is the only department in the nation offering an accredited undergraduate degree in BME at a Minority and Hispanic serving institution. Biomedical Engineering weaves a strong life science foundation with multidisciplinary engineering fundamentals for investigating and understanding living system using quantitative assessment tools, engineering living systems, and developing novel biomedical sensors and devices. The objective of the undergraduate program is to produce graduates that continue in advanced study in engineering, medicine or the sciences and/or professional practice as a biomedical engineer in industry. Biomedical Engineering students are trained to demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following areas: clinical application of biomedical engineering tools, product development, manufacturing, and commercialization in the biomedical industry; participation in diverse teams; and biomedical research. Our graduates are also prepared to meet their professional responsibilities by providing service to the community through leadership skills, ethical decision making and effective communication.
Admission Requirements
1. Students entering FIU as Freshmen or as a Transfer student with less than 60 transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with fewer than 60 approved credits. Click here for the details.
2. Transfer students entering FIU with 60 or more transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with 60 or more approved credits. Click here for the details.
A maximum of up to 90 credits can be transferred towards any individual program; that determination will be made by the program's advisor. Courses with design content that have been taken at other institutions will not be accepted against engineering design-designated courses at FIU.
Career Opportunities
Related Occupations:
- Biomedical Technician
- Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biomedical Electronics Technician
- Biomedical Engineering Technician
- Research Engineer
- Professor
- Biomedical Engineering Director
- Biomedical Manager
- Clinical Engineer
Wages & Employment Trends for Biomedical Engineers:
| Florida Median income | $69,270 |
| Florida Projected Growth | +71% |
| National Median wages | $86,950 |
| National Projected growth | +22% |
Source and more information: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-2031.00
Contact Information
Undergraduate Advisor
Dr. Michael Christie
mchristi@fiu.edu
305-348-7392
Undergraduate Program Director
Dr. Anthony McGoron
Anthony.mcgoron@fiu.edu
(305) 348-1352
Department of Biomedical Engineering
10555 West Flagler Street, Room EC 3600
Miami, Florida 33174
(305) 348-6950
http://www.cec.fiu.edu/