COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (BSBE) at Wright State University is a highly specialized and career-focused engineering degree that combines engineering, biology, medicine, chemistry, physics, and computer technology to develop solutions for healthcare and medical challenges. The program is ABET-accredited and offers both a Traditional track and a Pre-Med track for students planning to attend medical school. Students study subjects such as biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, medical device design, machine learning, electronics, programming, biomechanics, tissue engineering, nanomedicine, and medical imaging while gaining extensive laboratory and design experience. The curriculum is rigorous, requiring advanced mathematics, calculus, differential equations, physics, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, computer programming, electronics, statistics, and engineering courses. Students work on real-world biomedical projects through senior design courses and can participate in internships, research, tissue engineering, prosthetics, rehabilitation technology, medical devices, artificial organs, and healthcare technology development. Graduates develop strong problem-solving, analytical, research, communication, and engineering design skills. Career opportunities include biomedical engineer, medical device engineer, clinical engineer, rehabilitation engineer, biomaterials engineer, research scientist, healthcare technology specialist, quality engineer, regulatory specialist, and positions in hospitals, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical firms, government laboratories, and research institutions. The Pre-Med option additionally includes organic chemistry and sociology, helping students meet medical school prerequisites. Compared with Biology or Biochemistry degrees, Biomedical Engineering generally provides stronger engineering, technology, and industry-oriented skills and often leads to higher starting salaries and broader employment opportunities in medical technology and engineering sectors. However, it is also one of the most mathematically and technically demanding life-science-related degrees. This program is best suited for students interested in healthcare innovation, medical technology, engineering design, research, artificial intelligence in medicine, prosthetics, medical imaging, and biomedical product development while maintaining pathways to graduate school, medical school, or advanced research careers.