Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Science

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Lawrence Technological University

Program Overview

Lawrence Technological University’s Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering combines engineering with biology, chemistry and medical science to prepare students to develop technologies that improve diagnosis, treatment and quality of life. It is a strong fit for students who enjoy both life sciences and engineering and want practical experience designing biomedical devices, analyzing biological systems and solving healthcare challenges.

Curriculum Structure

First Year: Students establish their engineering and scientific foundation through courses such as Calculus 1, Biology 1 and Computer Applications Lab. The Computer Applications Lab introduces programming with C and MATLAB, while biology and calculus develop the scientific and mathematical skills needed for later biomedical engineering work. In the spring, University Physics 1, University Chemistry 1 and Intro to BME introduce mechanics, chemistry and the biomedical engineering profession.

Second Year: The curriculum moves further into engineering science and biomedical applications, with students studying subjects including Differential Equations, University Physics 2 and Design and Prototyping in BME. The design course provides particularly practical preparation through SOLIDWORKS, Arduino-based microcontroller integration, mobile-app development and embedded systems, allowing students to work through the development of functional biomedical devices from concept to fabrication and programming. Students also study Biomedical Ethics and Regulations, including medical-device approval, FDA requirements, research ethics and intellectual property.

Third Year: Students begin applying engineering principles directly to biomedical systems through Wearable Technology, Biotransport and Biomechanics. Wearable Technology uses team-based projects involving circuits, programming, CAD, fabrication and usability design, while Biomechanics and its laboratory component introduce motion capture, ground-reaction forces, gait analysis and biomechanical modelling. Intro to Bioinstrumentation and Biomaterials further develop skills in sensors, instrumentation, medical materials, tissue engineering and drug-delivery applications.

Fourth Year: The final year emphasizes advanced biomedical engineering, design and project work, with subjects such as Foundations of Medical Imaging, Tissue Engineering and Methods and Tissue Mechanics. Students can explore areas such as medical imaging, MEMS, tissue and organ engineering, scaffold fabrication, cell and tissue culture, imaging and cell-scaffold interaction analysis, while completing the program's project sequence and technical/BME electives.

Focus areas

Biomedical devices, biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, biomaterials, tissue engineering, wearable technology, medical imaging, biotransport, bioMEMS, biomedical design and prototyping, medical technology

Learning outcomes

Graduates develop the ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering principles to complex biomedical problems; design, implement and communicate medical technologies; work across multidisciplinary teams; evaluate biomedical systems and devices; and address professional, ethical, safety and regulatory requirements.

Professional alignment (accreditation)

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and the Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Program Criteria. LTU states that its program educational objectives are developed with input from the Biomedical Engineering Advisory Board, alumni and employers, and emphasize medical technology development, professional standards, regulatory protocols and lifelong professional education.

Reputation (employability rankings)

Lawrence Tech reports that 92% of students were employed or registered for graduate school at commencement in its career-success materials. The university also highlights its location in a major engineering and technology region, industry-sponsored projects, corporate advisors and a strong network of working alumni as career advantages.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

LTU places a strong emphasis on learning by doing, with the Biomedical Engineering department combining interdisciplinary research, laboratory work, design projects and opportunities for internships in hospitals or industry. Students can work with faculty on research and use specialized biomedical facilities covering cell biology, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, biomechanics and fabrication.

Key practical opportunities include:

Computer Applications Lab: Students use C and MATLAB for biomedical applications including bioinstrumentation, biomechanics, image processing, interface design, modelling and signal analysis.
Design and Prototyping in BME: Students work with SOLIDWORKS, Arduino, mobile-app development and embedded-system programming while developing functional biomedical devices from initial concepts through fabrication.
Wearable Technology projects: Team-based projects combine circuits, programming, computer-aided design, fabrication and usability design to create wearable-device prototypes.
Biomechanics Lab: Students work with real-world biomechanical analysis involving range of motion, motion capture, ground-reaction forces, inverse dynamics, gait analysis and biomechanical modelling.
Cell Culture and Cell Biology Laboratory: Supports biomedical research and practical work involving cells and biological systems.
Fabrication Lab: Provides an environment for developing and fabricating biomedical prototypes and research projects.
Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope: Gives students access to advanced microscopy capabilities relevant to biomedical materials and research.
Biomaterials and Histology Lab: Supports work involving biomedical materials and biological tissue analysis.
Bioinstrumentation Laboratory: Provides a dedicated environment for biomedical instrumentation research and hands-on engineering work.
Experimental Biomechanics Laboratory: Supports practical investigation of biomechanical systems and human movement.
Research areas: Students can engage with faculty research in biomaterials, biomechanics and biomedical devices.
Internships: The department specifically states that students have opportunities to intern in hospitals or industry, working alongside engineers, researchers, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Co-op: LTU's Co-Op Program provides industry experience while students remain enrolled, and the university recommends the program as a way to develop practical skills and career clarity.
Software ecosystem: LTU provides students with access to MATLAB, Simulink, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, COMSOL, Arduino IDE, Chemdraw, Minitab and other technical software.
Student projects: The department highlights projects including Human Blood Vessels from Spinach, Bioprinting Demonstration, Accessible Counter, Motion Capture and Intubation Blade.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for biomedical engineering careers spanning medical devices, healthcare technology, research, instrumentation, biomaterials and biomechanics. The program also provides a foundation for graduate study and, according to LTU, can prepare students who intend to continue toward medical school.

Typical career directions include: Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Device Engineer, Medical Device Design Engineer, Bioinstrumentation Engineer

Career Services: LTU's Office of Career Services provides individual career coaching, resume reviews, career fairs, professional-development workshops and access to Handshake for employer and job searches.
Co-op and internships: Students can gain professional experience through co-ops and internships, with LTU highlighting relationships with employers and opportunities to gain practical industry experience before graduation.
Employment outcome: LTU reports that 92% of students were employed or registered for graduate school at commencement in its career-success material.
Industry connections: The Biomedical Engineering Advisory Board includes professionals connected with organizations such as Exponent, Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital, Materialise, Ford Motor Company, Michigan Biosciences Industry Association and Terumo Cardiovascular Group.
Industry-sponsored experience: LTU highlights corporate advisors, industry-sponsored projects and working alumni as part of its career-oriented model.
Salary information: The official LTU sources reviewed for this program do not provide a current program-specific graduate salary figure, so a salary number should not be inserted as an LTU-specific outcome.
Long-term accreditation value: ABET accreditation provides an established quality framework for the engineering curriculum, while the program's educational objectives emphasize professional standards, regulatory protocols, ethical practice and continued professional development.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, students can continue into graduate-level biomedical engineering. LTU itself offers a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, with advanced study in areas such as biomechanics, tissue engineering, biomedical devices, bioMEMS, bioinstrumentation and medical imaging, and students can complete either a design project or research thesis.