Academics

Academic Programs

Biomedical engineering combines medical needs with engineering expertise for the enhancement of health care. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the number of biomedical engineering jobs will increase by 31.4 percent through 2010 – double the growth rate of all other jobs combined, and triple the rate of other engineering disciplines. The Department of Biomedical Engineering at FIU offers the following academic programs:

Undergraduate programs

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Biomedical Engineering

Graduate Programs

• 5 year combined BSMS Biomedical Engineering
• Master of Science MS Biomedical Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy PhD Biomedical Engineering

Areas of Specialization:

1. Bio-imaging and bio-signal processing
2. Bio-instrumentation, sensors and devices
3. Biomaterials and bio-nanotechnology
4. Cellular and tissue engineering.

Undergraduate Minor

• Minor in  Biomedical Engineering