Biomedical Engineering (BS)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Texas A and M University College Station

Program Overview

The B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University combines engineering, life sciences and natural sciences to prepare students to solve medical and biological problems alongside physicians and life scientists. Students can shape the degree around areas such as biomechanics, cellular and molecular bioengineering, computational bioengineering, medical devices, regenerative medicine, or imaging, sensing and digital health.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students establish the mathematics, science and engineering foundation required for biomedical engineering through courses such as CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering Students, ENGR 102 Engineering Lab I – Computation, and MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I. They continue with PHYS 206 Newtonian Mechanics for Engineering and Science, MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II, and ENGR 216/PHYS 216 Experimental Physics and Engineering Lab II – Mechanics, developing the quantitative and practical skills needed for the major.

Year 2: Students begin focused biomedical engineering study with BMEN 201 Professional Development Essentials, BMEN 253 Discovering Biomedical Engineering Design Thinking, and VTPP 434 Physiology for Bioengineers I. The spring semester adds BMEN 207 Computing for Biomedical Engineering, BMEN 250 Biostatistics and Data Visualization, BMEN 254 Biomedical Engineering Design I, and VTPP 435 Physiology for Bioengineers II, bringing computing, statistics, physiology and design together.

Year 3: The curriculum becomes increasingly specialized through BMEN 321 Circuits, Signals and Systems, BMEN 351 Biomedical and Health Data Science, and BMEN 361 Biomedical Engineering Mechanics, supported by the SPARK Laboratory and Biomechanics Laboratory. Students then progress into BMEN 311 Imaging Living Systems, BMEN 341 Biotransport, BMEN 343 Biomedical Engineering Materials, and BMEN 344 Biological Interactions and Testing, gaining experience with imaging, transport phenomena, biomaterials and biological testing.

Year 4: Students complete the program through BMEN 453 Analysis and Design Project I and BMEN 454 Analysis and Design Project II, applying engineering methods to substantial biomedical design problems. They also select technical electives within a specialized track such as BMEN 463 Soft Tissue Mechanics and Finite Element Methods, BMEN 420 Medical Imaging, BMEN 404 FDA Good Laboratory and Clinical Practices, BMEN 480 Biomedical Engineering of Tissues, or BMEN 491 Research, allowing the final year to closely match their career interests.

Focus areas

Biomechanics, cellular and molecular bioengineering, computational bioengineering, medical devices, regenerative medicine, imaging, sensing and digital health, biomedical data science, biomaterials, medical imaging

Learning outcomes

Students develop the ability to apply engineering, life-science and natural-science knowledge to biomedical problems, design solutions, work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, communicate technical information and continue developing their professional skills. The program also prepares graduates for biomedical and biotechnology industries, graduate education and professional schools.

Professional alignment (accreditation)

The B.S. in Biomedical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Bioengineering, Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. The program's educational objectives expect graduates to establish careers in biomedical or biotechnology industries or progress toward advanced degrees at nationally and internationally recognized graduate and professional schools.

Reputation (employability rankings)

Texas A&M's official Biomedical Engineering pages highlight strong professional preparation and industry connections rather than publishing a specific QS or Guardian ranking for this bachelor's program. The department currently reports 487 undergraduate students and 171 graduate students, and its industry-facing Biomedical Engineering Career Fair connects students with employers for internships, co-ops and full-time opportunities.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Texas A&M builds practical experience into the biomedical engineering curriculum through laboratory courses, design sequences, research opportunities and a substantial senior Capstone experience. Students ultimately work with real sponsors to design and fabricate medical devices or systems, while the department's research infrastructure includes specialized biomedical laboratories, shared equipment, machine-shop resources and university core facilities.

Students can develop practical skills through:

Biomedical Engineering Capstone: During the two-semester senior experience, student teams work with sponsors to define a medical problem, conduct background research, generate concepts, prototype and test their design, and deliver a final prototype and Design History File.
Real industry-sponsored projects: Capstone sponsors have included organizations such as NASA, Boston Scientific, MD Anderson, UT Southwestern, BD, Medtronic, Abbott, Ethicon, Genentech, Enovis, Quest Medical, Houston Methodist, Texas Heart Institute and Texas Children's Hospital.
Medical-device development: Recent student projects have included a device addressing leakage and healing during neonatal peritoneal dialysis, a testing method related to ureteroscopy procedures, and the Quickdraw Vial designed to reduce injection risks in space.
Biomedical and Biomechanics Laboratories: Courses include the SPARK Laboratory, Biomechanics Laboratory, Biomaterials Characterization and Testing Laboratory, and Biological Interactions and Testing Laboratory, giving students direct laboratory experience.
Research laboratories: Students can be exposed to research environments including the Advanced Biomaterials, 3D Bioprinting, and Regenerative Medicine Lab, Biofabrication Lab, Biosensing Systems and Materials Lab, Biophotonics Group, Molecular Biomechanics Lab, Optical Bio-Sensing Lab, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Lab, and Ultrasound Research Lab.
Research experience: The curriculum allows BMEN 491 Research to count toward several technical tracks, giving students a structured route into biomedical engineering research.
Technical specialization: After completing lower-level coursework, students select a technical track, allowing them to build deeper expertise in areas such as biomechanics, computational bioengineering, medical devices or regenerative medicine.
Cooperative education and internships: The department actively supports cooperative education and internships as part of student professional development, alongside research and student-society activities.
Study abroad: Study-abroad opportunities are listed among the department's undergraduate resources, providing another route for students to gain broader academic and cultural experience.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The B.S. in Biomedical Engineering prepares graduates for employment across medical-device development, healthcare, biotechnology, research, government and engineering consulting, while also providing a strong foundation for graduate and professional education. Texas A&M specifically identifies opportunities in medical-device design and regulation, hospital and clinical engineering, physiological systems analysis, biomedical research, rehabilitation engineering and consulting.

Typical career directions include: Biomedical Engineer, Medical Device Engineer, Clinical Engineer, Biomedical Research Engineer

Key progression and employment opportunities include:

Biomedical Engineering Career Fair: The department holds an annual career fair specifically designed to connect students with organizations recruiting for internships, co-ops and full-time positions.
Industry engagement: The department's Capstone program provides direct interaction with sponsors, including major organizations across medical technology, healthcare, research and engineering.
Professional preparation: Students complete BMEN 201 Professional Development Essentials and BMEN 399 Engineering Professional Development, developing professional communication, ethics, critical-thinking and career-oriented skills.
Employment areas: Graduates can pursue medical-device design, analysis, marketing and utilization; medical-device regulation; hospital systems and clinical engineering; physiological systems analysis; biomedical research; rehabilitation engineering and engineering consulting.
Salary information: Texas A&M's official Biomedical Engineering prospective-student page cites a $106,950 mean annual wage for biomedical engineers based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data and notes that employment is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations from 2024–2034. This is an occupational figure, not a Texas A&M graduate-specific salary.
Industry relationships: The Capstone sponsor network includes organizations such as Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Abbott, BD, NASA, MD Anderson and Texas Children's Hospital, giving students opportunities to work on sponsor-defined healthcare and technology challenges.
Accreditation value: ABET accreditation provides a recognized quality framework for the biomedical engineering degree and supports graduates pursuing engineering careers and advanced professional education.
Graduate outcomes: Texas A&M's program objectives expect graduates to establish careers in biomedical or biotechnology industries or progress toward advanced degrees, while continuing to contribute professionally and develop their knowledge and skills.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue into Texas A&M's M.S., M.Eng., M.Eng./M.B.A., Ph.D. or Doctor of Engineering pathways in Biomedical Engineering. Students interested in medicine can also adapt the undergraduate curriculum to meet medical-school prerequisites, while the department's Fast Track option provides an accelerated route for qualified undergraduates seeking a graduate degree from Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M.