Biomedical Engineering (BSBME)
The Biomedical Engineering curriculum consists of a core biomedical engineering foundation combined with four specialized concentration pathways. All students complete coursework in mathematics, mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals, biology, chemistry, physiology, instrumentation, engineering design, and medical device development. Through this interdisciplinary core, students develop the technical, communication, teamwork, and critical problem-solving skills necessary to work effectively across engineering, clinical, and research environments.
Students select one of four concentration pathways: Biomedical Imaging and Instrumentation, Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Medical Devices, or Pre-Health. Each concentration provides focused coursework and laboratory experiences that allow students to build deep technical expertise while maintaining a versatile engineering foundation. The curriculum integrates existing strengths in mechanical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, biology, and health sciences with new biomedical engineering courses developed specifically for the program.
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers and advanced study in biomedical engineering, biotechnology, medical devices, and professional health programs. The curriculum emphasizes ethical and professional responsibility, innovative problem solving, and a commitment to improving human health and quality of life through engineering solutions.
Biomedical Engineering Mission Statement
The mission of the Biomedical Engineering program is to educate students within a caring Christian environment at the intersection of engineering, science, and medicine. Our graduates will be equipped with a strong foundation in engineering principles, biological sciences, and design innovation to address complex challenges related to human health. They will develop the technical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in interdisciplinary professional environments. Empowered by an entrepreneurial mindset and guided by Christian ideals, our graduates will view their careers as a vocational calling to serve others through ethical leadership, compassionate innovation, and lifelong learning.
Program Educational Objectives
Within a few years after graduation, Baylor BSBME graduates will:
- Have a career informed by Christian ideals and a vocational calling to improve human health and quality of life worldwide.
- Be recognized as competent, successful, and ethical professionals in the medical device, biotechnology, or healthcare technology industries, or in the pursuit of advanced graduate (MS/Ph.D.) or professional health (MD) degrees.
- Demonstrate strong ethical leadership and responsibility in developing technologies that safely and effectively serve patients and society.
- Commit to lifelong learning and professional development, continually adapting their skills to excel amid the rapid advancements in medical technology and healthcare.
BSBME Expected Graduate Outcomes
In support of the program objectives, graduates of the program must demonstrate that they have:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Admission Requirements
Complete EGR 1301 Introduction to Engineering and EGR 1302 Introduction to Engineering Analysis with a grade of "B" or better.
Complete first-year mathematics courses (including at least one of the following courses: MTH 1321 Calculus I, MTH 1322 Calculus II, MTH 2311 Linear Algebra, or MTH 2321 Calculus III) with a grade of "C" or better.
Requirements for a Major in Biomedical Engineering (BSBME)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Total Hours Requirement | (124) | |
| Minimum GPA - 2.0 ("C") Overall | ||
| Minimum Hours in Residence | (60) | |
| Minimum Advanced Hours (for UG: 3000- or 4000-level courses) | (36) | |
| General Education Requirements 1 | ||
| Literature and Writing | ||
| ENG 1310 | Research Writing: Writing and Academic Inquiry Seminars | 3 |
| GTX 2301 | Intellectual Traditions of the Ancient World : Literature and Thought | 3 |
| or GTX 2302 | Medieval Intellectual Traditions: Literature and Thought in Context | |
| PWR 3300 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Religion | ||
| REL 1310 | The Christian Scriptures | 3 |
| REL 1350 | The Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Foreign Language and Culture | ||
| Foreign Language and Culture Distribution List (ECS) | 3 | |
| Other Requirements | ||
| PSC 1387 | The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience | 3 |
| EGR 2108 | Engineering Economics | 1 |
| EGR 3305 | Social and Ethical Issues in Engineering | 3 |
| EGR 1101 | Engineering New Student Experience | 1 |
| Lifetime Fitness: Any LF 11XX course. ECS 2101 and select leadership courses may fulfill the Lifetime Fitness requirement. | 1 | |
| Chapel: Two Semesters | 0 | |
| Mathematics and Basic Sciences | ||
| BIO 1105 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 1106 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 1305 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience | 3 |
| BIO 1306 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued | 3 |
| BIO 3122 | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| BIO 3322 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| CHE 1101 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHE 1301 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 1302 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II | 3 |
| MTH 1321 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MTH 1322 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MTH 2311 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 2321 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTH 3325 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHY 1420 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 1430 | General Physics II | 4 |
| STA 3381 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Engineering Major | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| EGR 1301 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| EGR 1302 | Introduction to Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| EGR 3380 | Engineering Design I | 3 |
| BME 2201 | Principles of Biomedical Engineering | 2 |
| BME 3420 | Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements | 4 |
| BME 4376 | Introduction to the Design and Evaluation of Medical Devices | 3 |
| BME 4390 | Engineering Design II | 3 |
| ME 2320 | Statics | 3 |
| ME 2321 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ELC 2130 | Electrical Circuit Laboratory | 1 |
| ELC 2330 | Electrical Circuit Theory | 3 |
| ELC 3335 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| Engineering Electives | ||
| Select 6 hrs of BME/CPE/ELC/EGR/ME courses. Three credit hours must be 4000-level. Some exclusions may apply. | 6 | |
| Concentration | ||
| Fulfill a minimum of 12 hours by selecting one of the following concentrations: | 12 | |
| A grade of “C” or better in all of the Engineering hours counted towards the major. | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
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For students in the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, BIC courses will satisfy the following requirements: ENG 1310; GTX 2301/2302; REL 1310, 1350; PSC 1387; Foreign Language and Culture; PWR 3300; EGR 3305; 1 Lifetime Fitness.