Biomedical Engineering BSBE

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Louisiana Tech University

Program Overview

Louisiana Tech University’s Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (BSBE) combines engineering, medicine, and biological sciences, giving students opportunities to explore areas such as nanoscience, neural engineering, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and biomedical devices. It is a strong fit for students who want a hands-on engineering education with applications in healthcare and who may ultimately pursue careers in engineering, management, research, medicine, or other professional study.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

The first year establishes the mathematical, scientific, communication, and engineering foundations needed for biomedical engineering. Students progress through ENGR 120 – Engineering Problem Solving I, MATH 241 – Calculus I, CHEM 101 – General Chemistry, and BIEN 202 – Biomed Principles I, while also developing physics and engineering-problem-solving skills.

Year 2

Students begin applying their engineering foundation specifically to biomedical systems and the human body. Courses include BIEN 203 – Biomed Principles II, BIEN 235 – Applied Biomaterials, BISC 225 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I, ENGR 221 – Electrical Engineering & Circuits, and MATH 245 – Differential Equations, building knowledge across biomaterials, anatomy, circuits, mathematics, and thermodynamics.

Year 3

The third year moves into specialized biomedical engineering systems and experimental work. Students study BIEN 225 – Biomedical Signals and Systems, BIEN 301 – Fluid Mechanics & Energy Trans, BIEN 325 – Bioinstrumentation, BIEN 401 – Biomed Mass Transport, and BIEN 425 – Adv Biomed Instrument Systems, alongside physics, statistics, cell biology, and technical writing.

Year 4

The final year focuses strongly on biomedical design, physiological systems, biomechanics, and laboratory practice. BIEN 490 – Medical Device Design I, BIEN 491 – Medical Device Design II, and BIEN 492 – Medical Device Design III form a progressive design sequence, complemented by BIEN 403 – Physiological Control Systems, BIEN 430 – Biomechanics, and BIEN 435 – Senior Biomed Engineering Lab.

Focus Areas

Nanoscience, neural engineering, tissue engineering, drug delivery, biomaterials engineering, rehabilitation engineering, biomedical signals and systems, bioinstrumentation, biomedical mass transport, physiological control systems, biomechanics, medical device design, BioMEMS, nanobiotechnology.

Learning Outcomes

Students are prepared to identify and solve complex engineering problems using engineering, science, and mathematics; design solutions that consider health, safety, welfare, and broader societal factors; communicate effectively; work and lead within multidisciplinary teams; conduct experiments and interpret data; make professional and ethical judgments; and acquire new knowledge throughout their careers.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. The program’s educational objectives include professional employment or continued study, multidisciplinary teamwork, and continued development of professional knowledge and skills.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Louisiana Tech does not publish a QS or Guardian program-specific employability ranking for this BSBE program on its official pages. However, the university identifies career opportunities across medical devices, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, government agencies, and medical, law, and veterinary schools, while an official alumni profile highlights a graduate working in medical-device research and development.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Louisiana Tech places a strong emphasis on hands-on biomedical engineering, with students able to work in research centers and specialized laboratories while developing and presenting engineering projects. The Biomedical Engineering Center is connected to the Institute for Micromanufacturing, and university research spans neural engineering, BioMEMS, nanobiotechnology, rehabilitation engineering, biomaterials, tissue engineering, and drug delivery.

Medical device design: Students progress through BIEN 490, BIEN 491, and BIEN 492 – Medical Device Design I, II, and III, applying biomedical engineering knowledge to device-development projects.
Senior laboratory: BIEN 435 – Senior Biomed Engineering Lab provides dedicated advanced laboratory experience in the final year.
Biomedical instrumentation: BIEN 325 – Bioinstrumentation and BIEN 425 – Adv Biomed Instrument Systems develop practical knowledge of biomedical measurement and instrumentation.
Biomedical research: Students can participate in research through faculty laboratories, including work associated with neural technologies and the Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences: The center supports research in neural engineering, BioMEMS, nanobiotechnology, and related biomedical technologies.
Institute for Micromanufacturing: The adjoining institute provides advanced micromanufacturing research infrastructure and complements biomedical engineering research activities.
Research laboratories: University facilities include specialized biomedical laboratories and engineering resources supporting experimentation, fabrication, rehabilitation research, and biomedical-device development.
Senior Design Conference: Louisiana Tech’s Design and Research Conference features biomedical engineering projects in which students work individually or in teams to design, construct, test, and evaluate functional prototypes or research-driven solutions.
Professional interaction: Biomedical Engineering Society activities, faculty interaction, research opportunities, and mock interviews provide additional opportunities to develop professional and communication skills.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Louisiana Tech’s BSBE prepares graduates for employment across biomedical engineering and healthcare technology as well as continued study in engineering, science, business, medicine, and other professional fields. The university specifically identifies careers including biomedical engineer, medical device designer, rehabilitation engineer, neural engineer, tissue engineering specialist, biomaterials engineer, drug delivery researcher, nanotechnology researcher, biomedical systems analyst, clinical engineering specialist, research scientist, and healthcare technology manager.

Typical career roles include: Biomedical Engineer, Medical Device Designer, Rehabilitation Engineer, Neural Engineer

Career and professional preparation: The College of Engineering and Science provides students with access to research centers, professors working on real-world problems, engineering organizations, and contacts within engineering firms and academic and government institutions.
Industry pathways: The program identifies medical-device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, government, and healthcare-related sectors as career destinations.
Research opportunities: Students can work alongside faculty in research areas including neural engineering, nanobiotechnology, tissue engineering, rehabilitation engineering, and drug delivery.
Industry and professional exposure: Senior design projects may involve faculty mentors, industry partners, or community stakeholders and are presented through the university’s Design and Research Conference.
Graduate outcomes: The program’s official educational objectives state that graduates are expected to become professionally employed or continue into engineering, science, business, medicine, or other professional programs.
Alumni career evidence: Louisiana Tech highlights alumni experience in medical-device research and development, demonstrating one pathway from the BSBE into the medical-device industry.
Employment statistics and salary: Louisiana Tech’s current official BSBE page does not provide a specific graduate employment percentage or salary figure, so no unsupported figure is included.
Long-term accreditation value: ABET accreditation provides an established professional quality framework for the biomedical engineering curriculum and supports preparation for engineering employment and further professional study.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue into Louisiana Tech’s graduate Biomedical Engineering programs or pursue advanced study in engineering, science, business, medicine, and other professional programs. Louisiana Tech currently lists a Biomedical Engineering PhD, which allows students to specialize through biomedical engineering coursework, statistics, and electives while developing advanced expertise for research and innovation.