Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Stevens Institute of Technology

Program Overview

The Biomedical Engineering B.E. at Stevens Institute of Technology combines engineering, biology, physiology and design to prepare students to develop technologies that improve diagnosis, treatment and patient care. It is well suited to students interested in medical devices, biomaterials, rehabilitation, biomedical imaging or neuroengineering, with three concentrations available in these areas.

Curriculum Structure

First Year: Students build their foundation in mathematics, science, engineering design and programming through subjects such as General Chemistry I, Introduction to Engineering Design & Systems Thinking and Intro to Programming & Algorithmic Thinking. The first year also develops calculus, mechanics and entrepreneurial thinking, giving students the technical base for biomedical engineering study.

Second Year: Students begin connecting engineering principles with biological systems through biomedical-focused study, including Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, along with engineering mechanics, electrical and systems concepts. This stage strengthens the scientific and engineering skills needed to understand medical devices, biological systems and biomedical technologies.

Third Year: Students move deeper into biomedical engineering through subjects covering areas such as biomechanics, biomaterials, biomedical instrumentation, physiology and biomedical imaging. Technical electives can also be selected to develop greater depth in one of Stevens' three concentration areas: Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Biomechanical Rehabilitation, or Neuroengineering and Biomedical Imaging.

Fourth Year: Students bring their knowledge together through the senior engineering design experience, where teams develop biomedical solutions and may work directly with industry partners on current commercial applications. Advanced technical electives provide further specialization while the design sequence develops teamwork, problem-solving and commercialization skills.

Focus Areas

Biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomechanical rehabilitation, neuroengineering and biomedical imaging, medical devices and instrumentation, biomechanics, tissue engineering, drug delivery

Learning Outcomes

Students develop the ability to solve complex engineering problems, design solutions for healthcare needs, conduct experiments and analyze data, communicate effectively, work in multidisciplinary teams, and apply ethical and professional judgment.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Stevens reports 96% finalized program outcomes within six months of graduation and an $82,900 average starting salary for 2025 engineering-program graduates. The university also reports a Top 100 U.S. ranking for undergraduate engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report 2026 and 12th in the nation for career placement by The Princeton Review 2024.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Stevens places hands-on design and research at the center of the Biomedical Engineering B.E., with a design-focused course every semester and a senior team capstone where students design, build and test a real medical device. Students can also work directly with faculty in biomedical research laboratories covering biomaterials, imaging, biomechanics, neuroengineering, tissue engineering and medical devices.

Students can build practical experience through:

Design Spine: Hands-on design courses throughout the degree develop engineering and entrepreneurial skills and culminate in Senior Design.
Senior Design: Teams develop prototypes for real business problems, potentially in collaboration with a real company, and can present their work at the Innovation Expo.
Cooperative Education: Nearly 30% of Stevens engineering students participate in the Cooperative Education Program, gaining on-the-job experience with real companies.
MakerCenter and Prototype & Object Fabrication Lab: Students can build, test and refine engineering designs using Stevens' dedicated prototyping facilities.
Biomedical research laboratories: Research opportunities include the Biophotonic Imaging and Manipulation Laboratory, Lung Mechanics Laboratory, Laboratory for NeuroInnovation, MOvement COntrol REhabilitation Laboratory, Tissue Reconstruction Laboratory and Translational Lung Bioengineering Laboratory.
Center for Healthcare Innovation: The Semcer Center includes a 3,000-square-foot research space with a 3D tissue culture lab and dedicated DNA amplification room.
Industry experience: Stevens' Biomedical Engineering Industry Affiliates program connects students with companies for research collaborations, internships, permanent positions and potential senior capstone projects.
Research areas: Students can gain experience in biomaterials, biomedical imaging, biomechanics and rehabilitation, neural engineering, tissue engineering, drug delivery, medical devices and instrumentation, lung mechanics and translational biomedical engineering.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Biomedical Engineering B.E. prepares graduates for careers across medical technology, healthcare engineering, biotechnology and biomedical research, while also providing a foundation for medical and graduate education. Stevens specifically identifies career opportunities such as Biomedical Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Clinical Engineer, Research Scientist, Quality Engineer and Medical Technology Developer.

Typical career roles include Biomedical Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Clinical Engineer, Research Scientist.

Key career advantages include:

Career preparation: Stevens provides access to internships, cooperative education and industry-connected learning, while the Biomedical Engineering department's Center for Student Success supports students throughout their undergraduate journey.
Employment outcomes: Stevens reports 96% finalized program outcomes within six months of graduation and an $82,900 average starting salary for 2025 engineering-program graduates.
Industry connections: Potential hiring organizations listed by Stevens include BD, Deloitte, Flowonix Medical, GE Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, Stryker Orthopedics, Zimmer Biomet, Integra Life Sciences and MTF Biologics.
Industry-linked projects: Biomedical Engineering industry affiliates can provide opportunities for internships, permanent positions, research collaborations and senior capstone projects.
Accreditation value: ABET accreditation provides recognized engineering-program standards and supports professional preparation in biomedical engineering.
Professional progression: Stevens' program objectives prepare graduates to develop biomedical devices, implants, tissues and systems and to take on leadership, innovation and commercialization responsibilities.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue into graduate or professional education, including Biomedical Engineering master's and Ph.D. programs, medical school and other professional pathways. Stevens also offers an Accelerated Master's Program that can allow eligible students to apply undergraduate credits toward a master's degree and complete the master's in five years.