Biomedical Engineering (BS)

NA On Campus Bachelors Program

Regis University

Program Overview

The B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Regis College combines biology, medicine, and engineering to prepare students to design, analyze, and develop technologies that address human-health and patient-care needs. It is a strong fit for students interested in areas such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, clinical research, and biomedical technology, with opportunities for team-based design, hands-on analysis, research or internships, and industry collaboration.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:

Students build their scientific and mathematical foundation through MA 106 Intro to Calculus, CH 103 Chemical Structure and Reactions I/Lab, and BI 209 Microbiology/Lab, before being introduced directly to the discipline through BE 101 Frontiers in BME. The combination of chemistry, microbiology, mathematics, and an introductory biomedical engineering course establishes the core knowledge needed for advanced study.

Year 2:

Students move into more quantitative engineering and biomedical concepts through BE 110 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Computation, BE 250 Quantitative Physiology, and MI 101 Exploring Medical Imaging. Courses in physics, differential equations, organic chemistry, and physiology help students connect mathematical and computational methods with biological systems and medical technologies.

Year 3:

The curriculum becomes increasingly applied through BE 210 Circuits and Sensors, BE 310 Biomechanics, and BE 431 Biomedical Engineering Lab I, complemented by BE 301 Engineering in the Clinic and BE 302 Engineering Standards and Regulation. Students develop practical skills in biomedical instrumentation, biomechanics, laboratory analysis, clinical applications, and the standards governing biomedical engineering.

Year 4:

Students bring their knowledge together through BE 481 Biomedical Engineering Design I, BE 482 Biomedical Engineering Design II, and BE 421 Measurements and Instrumentation/Lab. Advanced study continues with BE 420 Biomaterials, BE 461 Tissue Engineering/Lab, BE 440 Biomolecular Dynamics, and BE 450 Innovation and Translation in Biomedical Engineering, giving students experience with biomedical design, experimentation, biomaterials, tissue engineering, and the translation of innovations toward real-world applications.

Focus Areas:

Biomedical engineering design, medical devices, biomedical computation, circuits and sensors, biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, biomedical instrumentation, medical imaging, biomolecular systems, clinical engineering, pharmaceutical and biologics applications.

Learning Outcomes:

Students develop the ability to apply mathematics, science, and engineering principles to biomedical problems; design and analyze biomedical systems and prototypes; conduct experiments and interpret data; use computational and engineering tools; communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams; understand professional standards and regulations; and consider the ethical and societal impact of biomedical technologies.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):

Regis College's official accreditation page identifies NECHE institutional accreditation but does not list a separate programmatic accreditation for the B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. Therefore, ABET accreditation should not be attributed to this particular program based on the university's current official accreditation information.

Reputation (Employability Rankings):

Regis does not currently publish a program-specific QS or Guardian ranking for its B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. However, the university states that the program is designed to prepare graduates for biomedical-related industries and specifically identifies career pathways in medical devices, pharmaceutical and biologics, clinical research and development, biomedicine research, and clinical engineering; it also incorporates a research experience or internship and a senior design project with local industry partners.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Regis College emphasizes hands-on design, experimentation, and analysis, giving students opportunities to build prototypes and apply engineering concepts to biomedical problems. The curriculum includes dedicated biomedical engineering laboratories, a research experience or internship in the junior or senior year, and a senior design project developed in collaboration with local industry partners.

Students gain practical experience through the following program-specific opportunities:

Biomedical Engineering Lab I: BE 431 uses experiments and simulations covering bioinstrumentation, biomechanics, mass and fluid transport, circuit design, sensors, and imaging. Students practice data acquisition, processing, presentation, and clinically relevant measurements.
Biomedical Engineering Lab II: BE 432 provides hands-on work in biomaterials, kinetics, and biological control systems. Students design and perform experiments, analyze results, and develop engineering solutions while strengthening technical writing and presentation skills.
Tissue Engineering Laboratory: BE 461 Tissue Engineering/Lab is an intensive laboratory course in which groups select a tissue-engineering topic—such as scaffold selection, biochemical culture conditions, mechanical stimulation, or functional measurements—and conduct their own experiments and analyses.
Biomedical Instrumentation: BE 421 Measurements and Instrumentation/Lab provides practical experience with measurement and instrumentation concepts as part of the senior curriculum.
Design and Prototyping: Students complete BE 481 Biomedical Engineering Design I and BE 482 Biomedical Engineering Design II, applying engineering principles to biomedical design projects and developing prototypes around their interests.
Team-Based Design: Regis specifically incorporates team-based design and hands-on active analysis, allowing students to collaborate while developing biomedical engineering solutions.
Internships and Research: The curriculum includes a research experience or internship during the junior or senior year, giving students an opportunity to apply their academic preparation in a research or professional setting.
Local Industry Collaboration: The senior design experience is completed in collaboration with local industry partners, connecting student projects with real biomedical-engineering applications.
Biomedical Engineering Research: Regis supports STEM research involving biology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and chemistry, with opportunities for students to work with faculty and industry partners in hands-on research.
Medical Imaging: Students can explore medical-imaging applications through MI 101 Exploring Medical Imaging and advanced electives including Cross Sectional Imaging, Molecular Imaging, Nuclear Medicine Essentials, and Radiation Science and Instrumentation.
Regulatory and Industry Exposure: Students can complement the engineering curriculum with courses in medical device regulation, pharmaceutical product regulation, and FDA regulation, helping connect technical development with the regulatory environment.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Regis College prepares graduates for biomedical-related industries through engineering design, hands-on analysis, research or internship experience, and a senior design project completed with local industry partners. Regis specifically identifies career opportunities in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biologics, clinical research and development, biomedicine research, and clinical engineering.

Typical career roles: Biomedical Engineer, Clinical Engineer, Medical Device Engineer, Biomedical Research Assistant.

Students can build toward employment and further study through Regis's career support, research environment, and industry connections:

Career and internship support: Regis's Center for Internships and Career Development provides undergraduate students with individual career counseling, career and self-assessment, employment research, professional networking, resume and cover-letter assistance, interview preparation, job-search support, employer information sessions, and job fairs.
Strong overall career outcomes: Regis reports that 95% of responding 2025 graduates were employed and/or enrolled in graduate school within six months, while the five-year average is 97%. Regis also reports that 100% of students complete at least one internship and/or clinical experience during their educational experience; these are university-wide figures rather than Biomedical Engineering-specific outcomes.
Biomedical industry partnerships: Regis's research environment includes collaborations with industry partners in biomedical engineering and related STEM fields. Student internship opportunities listed by Regis include Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery, Evelo Biosciences, New England BioLabs, and Weill Medical College of Cornell University.
Industry-connected senior design: Biomedical Engineering students complete their senior design project in collaboration with local industry partners, allowing them to apply engineering principles to real biomedical challenges.
Research opportunities: Regis provides undergraduate opportunities including summer fellowships, independent study projects, and collaborative faculty research across biomedical engineering, biology, neuroscience, and chemistry. The university also reports student research presentations at national conferences and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Salary information: Regis's Biomedical Engineering program page does not publish a program-specific graduate salary figure. Therefore, a Regis-specific salary should not be assumed; students can use the university's career resources and occupational information when researching salary expectations.
Accreditation value: Regis's official accreditation information identifies institutional accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The university's Biomedical Engineering program page does not identify a separate ABET program accreditation, so ABET accreditation should not be attributed to this degree.
Long-term professional preparation: The program emphasizes engineering principles, technology design, patient care and human health, professional communication, teamwork, ethical responsibility, and lifelong learning—skills intended to support continued professional development in biomedical-related industries.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, students can continue into graduate or professional programs in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, engineering, biotechnology, clinical research, medical-device development, or related health and life-science fields. Regis itself also offers graduate study in areas connected to the life-sciences and healthcare industries, including its Regulatory and Clinical Research Management program for students interested in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics, biotechnology, clinical trials, and regulatory affairs.