Degrees & Programs

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

What is Biomedical Engineering?
Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering techniques and analyses to problem-solving in medicine and the biomedical sciences.
In most aspects of health care, disease prevention and treatment, or rehabilitation, there are problems that require an engineering approach. Moreover, the growing complexity of medical technology has increased the demand for appropriately trained professionals to bridge the gap between clinical medicine and applied medical technology. These personnel must be capable of defining a medical problem in engineering science terms and of finding a solution that satisfies both engineering and medical requirements. Such trained personnel constitute the core of biomedical engineers.
The biomedical engineer has expertise in engineering science, biological science and medical science. Biomedical engineering is usually based on one of the traditional engineering disciplines, such as electrical or mechanical engineering. There has been a great expansion of biomedical engineering in areas such as medical electronics, clinical engineering, biomaterials, and rehabilitation engineering. The scope of the field is enormous: from cardiac monitors to clinical computing, artificial hearts to contact lenses, wheel chairs to artificial tendons, modeling dialysis therapy to modeling the cardiovascular system.

The Major
The biomedical engineering curriculum leading to the B.S. degree offers considerable flexibility, allowing time for elective courses. The curriculum is designed for students whose post-degree plans include graduate school, industry or professional schools. The courses and laboratory experiences both in Madrid and at the Parks College provide a broad fundamental preparation.
The Parks College biomedical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC of ABET).

Biomedical Engineering Program Objectives
The undergraduate program both in Madrid and Parks College is designed to meet the following specific objectives in order to fulfill the Departmental and Institutional missions.
1. Prepare graduates for wide ranging careers in biomedical engineering and health related positions in industry, government, or academia.
2. Prepare graduates to pursue advanced degrees in biomedical engineering or other fields related to their long term career goals.
3. Produce graduates that will achieve a major milestone in their career development within the first three to five years.

Unique Features of the program

• The program is designed so that theoretical studies are complemented with laboratory training and exposure to research topics throughout the curriculum.
• Inherent multidisciplinary nature of biomedical engineering leads to natural research opportunities and collaboration with other researchers in engineering, science, and medicine.
• Many research opportunities that exit allow the student to use classroom knowledge on real-world problems.
• Recognition of the quality of teaching and research by the Biomedical Engineering Society.
• To develop strong written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish.

Curriculum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING FLOW CHART

FIRST YEAR
Saint Louis University-Madrid Campus, Spain

SECOND YEAR
Saint Louis University-Madrid Campus, Spain

TRANSFER TO SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA

THIRD YEAR
Parks College of Engineering, Aviation & Technology; St. Louis, USA

FOURTH YEAR
(Parks College of Engineering, Aviation & Technology; St. Louis, USA)

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