COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Wichita State University is a structured 128–129 credit hour program designed to integrate engineering principles with biological and medical sciences, preparing students for careers in medical technology, healthcare innovation, and advanced research. The program requires completion of 49 credit hours of major coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0 in both major and prerequisite courses, along with general education requirements and foundational studies in mathematics, science, and engineering. Core academic preparation includes Calculus I and II (MATH 242–243), Differential Equations, Engineering Probability and Statistics, General Physics I and II, General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry, and key biology courses such as General Biology I (BIOL 210) and Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 223). Additional life science depth is provided through Molecular Cell Biology or Biochemistry, ensuring strong integration between engineering and biological systems. The engineering foundation includes Statics, Circuits I, Thermodynamics, Engineering Economy, and Biomedical Engineering Seminar, followed by specialized BME courses such as Biomedical Computer Applications, Biomechanics, Biofluids, Biomaterials, Bioinstrumentation, Design of Biodevices, and a two-semester Capstone Design sequence that emphasizes real-world problem solving. A distinctive feature of the program is its 15-credit technical elective requirement, where students specialize in areas such as biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomechanics and mechanobiology, or biomedical imaging and instrumentation, selecting courses across engineering and life science disciplines while meeting constraints that ensure depth in BME-focused study. Students must also complete applied learning through design projects, lab-based courses, and capstone experiences, with many opportunities for research or industry collaboration. Pre-med students follow a slightly modified pathway that includes additional biology and chemistry depth and laboratory components. Overall, the program is designed to produce graduates who are technically strong in engineering, deeply grounded in human biology, and capable of designing and improving medical devices, diagnostic systems, and healthcare technologies in clinical and industrial environments.