Undergraduate Program | Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, WSU

The undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering is a 128/129 credit hour ABET accredited Bachelor of Science degree program that is based upon engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, organic and biochemistry, biology, biomechanics and biomaterials. Students in the biomedical engineering program acquire the capability to make measurements on and interpret data from living systems, addressing problems associated with the interaction between living and non-living materials and systems.

The mission of Wichita State University's Biomedical Engineering program is to provide students a comprehensive education, including integration of life sciences and engineering principles, to prepare students to address health needs at the local, national and global levels.

The educational objectives of the Biomedical Engineering program are driven by Wichita State University's mission to be an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good, as well as the Biomedical Engineering program mission to prepare students to address health needs. Specifically, Biomedical Engineering program alumni, within a few years of receiving their baccalaureate degree, will be successful professionals as evidenced by having:

• Secure employment in engineering, biomedical, life-science, and/or health-related professions.
• Continue their professional development by pursuing advanced education, including graduate or professional degrees, certificate programs, and other formal training opportunities.
• Demonstrate a willingness to serve in leadership or supporting roles that contribute to addressing societal needs—such as improving health, safety, equity, sustainability, and community well-being—at local, national, or global levels.

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering program will have:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. 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
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. 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
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

The Bachelor of Science program in Biomedical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Bioengineering, Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

• *Refer to graduation requirements of the university undergraduate catalog for details.
• **15 hours of Engineering Technical Electives are required. Click here to see the list of eligible Engineering Technical Elective courses.
• ***3 hours of Open Electives can be considered. Click here to see the list of eligible Open Elective courses.