Sc.B. in Biomedical Engineering

The Sc.B. in Biomedical Engineering at Brown University gives students plenty of opportunities to turn classroom knowledge into practical skills through design, laboratory work, research, and real biomedical projects. Students can work with specialised engineering facilities, biomedical research laboratories, clinical partners, and modern design tools, gaining experience that connects engineering principles with healthcare and medical applications. Team-based projects and research opportunities also allow students to build problem-solving, technical, and collaboration skills throughout the degree.

Students can gain practical experience through:

• Biomedical Engineering Design and Innovation: In the required ENGN 1930L Biomedical Engineering Design and Innovation course, students work on real biomedical challenges and develop practical solutions, designs, and prototypes as part of a team.

• MATLAB and CAD: Students gain experience with MATLAB and computer-aided design (CAD) through introductory engineering coursework, helping them develop skills in engineering computation and product design.

• Biomedical research laboratories: Students can explore research environments such as the Bioengineering Laboratory, Shukla Laboratory for Designer Biomaterials, Srivastava Lab for Solid Mechanics and Biomechanics, Therapeutic Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory, and Tripathi Lab.

• Research opportunities: Students can participate in faculty-led research during the academic year or summer, gaining experience with real biomedical research questions and laboratory methods.

• Interdisciplinary research: Research opportunities cover areas including tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, neuroengineering and imaging, biomaterials and nanotechnology, and biomechanics.

• Clinical exposure: Connections with Brown's affiliated hospitals allow students to understand how biomedical engineering concepts can be applied to real clinical and healthcare needs.

• Team-based projects: Students work collaboratively on biomedical engineering projects, including developing medical-device concepts and testing designs through computational and laboratory-based approaches.

• Professional experiences: Brown Engineering's professional-track option allows students to complete professional experiences related to their chosen engineering concentration, providing valuable workplace exposure.

• Internship opportunities: Biomedical Engineering students can gain industry experience through internships with medical technology and healthcare companies, helping them understand how biomedical engineering is applied in professional settings.

• Biomedical Engineering Society: Students can take part in activities such as laboratory tours, industry presentations, interactions with faculty, visits to local companies, and participation in biomedical engineering conferences.

• Engineering Research Center: The facility provides access to specialised resources including an advanced imaging suite, bio cleanroom, nanotechnology cleanroom, research laboratories, collaboration spaces, and an undergraduate teaching laboratory.

The Sc.B. in Biomedical Engineering at Brown University prepares students for a wide range of careers in biomedical engineering, biotechnology, healthcare, medicine, industry, government, and academia. Its interdisciplinary training also gives graduates a strong foundation for further study, while developing the technical and problem-solving skills needed to tackle real-world biomedical challenges.

Typical career roles include:

• Biomedical Engineer

• Biomedical Research Engineer

• Medical Device Engineer

• Biotechnology Engineer

Career support, employment opportunities and outcomes:

• Career and internship support: Brown Engineering connects students with career fairs, internship opportunities, employer networking, job opportunities, and other career resources to help them move confidently into the workplace.

• Graduate outcomes: Around 40% of Brown engineering graduates enter industry, while approximately 30% continue to graduate school in engineering. Other graduates move into entrepreneurship, finance, consulting, or public service.

• Industry connections: Students can connect with employers through engineering career fairs, job and internship postings, employer visits, and professional presentations.

• Biomedical and healthcare connections: Biomedical Engineering is jointly supported by Brown's Division of Biology and Medicine and the School of Engineering. Students benefit from access to facilities and connections with Brown's affiliated hospitals, creating opportunities to connect engineering with medicine and healthcare.

• Long-term accreditation value: The Biomedical Engineering Sc.B. is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. This provides graduates with an engineering qualification built around recognised professional standards and can be valuable when pursuing professional opportunities, further study, or engineering-related credentials.

• Leadership and professional development: The program encourages students to use their biomedical engineering knowledge to address engineering and societal challenges while developing into effective professionals, mentors, and future leaders.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the Sc.B. in Biomedical Engineering, graduates can continue into master's or doctoral-level study in biomedical engineering and related disciplines. Depending on their interests, they can specialise further in areas such as biomedical engineering, biotechnology, biomaterials, biomechanics, medical imaging, tissue engineering, or other healthcare and engineering fields. This makes the degree a strong starting point for students who want to move directly into industry or eventually pursue advanced research and academic careers.