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Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Biomedical Engineering, BSBmE

Biomedical engineering is a new, hybrid field that employs engineering knowledge in biology and medicine, providing an overall enhancement to healthcare. The field includes artificial organ work, automated patient monitoring, biomaterials design and sports medicine.

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Your Degree Plan

Intro

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Want to be part of the latest advances in medical technologies and treatment and diagnosis strategies? In biomedical engineering, you can help revolutionize biomedical sciences and our healthcare system.

Take advantage of special options related to this major:

  • Honors

    Expand your curiosity — and enhance your curriculum — through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations for first- and second-year students and Honors EXCEL for third- and fourth-year students.

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The WVU Difference

What sets this program apart from its competitors?

  • Senior design projects pair students with clinical and industrial partners to answer open-ended problems applicable to our healthcare system.
  • Funds available for students involved in undergraduate research to attend national conferences.
  • Hands-on focus builds expertise in cellular-based systems and technologies.
  • Opportunities to work with clinical and industrial partners for individual research.
  • On-campus facilities include biomedical engineering computer rooms and bioanalytical, biomechanics and bioprinting, and bioskills spectroscopy labs.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Scholarships

Over 92% of WVU freshmen receive grants or scholarships (2022-2023).

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Learn by Doing

Learning happens outside the classroom. Get involved.

Biomedical Engineering students are encouraged to participate in research from the freshman year on. Any student who wishes to work with a faculty member is able to do so.

Our students have current projects in engineering as well as in other colleges, especially in the health sciences. Students can present their research findings at regional (Van Liere Research Day, Biomedical Engineering Open House, Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol, etc.), as well as national events (BMEG national conference).

Before graduating, all undergraduates in this major complete an academic project (or "capstone") to demonstrate their research, communication and critical thinking skills. Projects in WVU's Biomedical Engineering major have included:

  • Neuroscience and Engineering: design and fabricate, using additive manufacturing, flexible electrodes for peripheral brain recording and stimulation .
  • Alcon: develop an in-process method for particulate inspection of intraocular lenses.
  • NIOSH: explore the application of image processing techniques to the recordings of voluntary cough sounds from patients with and without lung disease.

Connect with other students who share your academic interests as a member of:

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Live, study and pursue outside-the-classroom learning in a residence hall community that shares your interests:

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What you learn outside of the classroom is just as important as what you learn during class. We’ll help you follow your curiosity.

Careers and Outcomes

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $75,670

Possible job titles include: Drug Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Associate, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Regulatory Submissions Associate.

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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $100,730

Possible job titles include: Biomedical Electronics Technician, Biomedical Engineer, Process Engineer, Research Engineer.

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Sales Engineers

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $116,950

Possible job titles include: Account Executive, Account Manager, Customer Engagement Manager, Technical Sales Engineer.

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Admission Requirements

To be admitted to WVU's Biomedical Engineering major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. They also must meet one of the following admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.

Tuition and Aid

How much does Biomedical Engineering at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

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Scholarships

Estimate your eligibility for merit scholarships at WVU Morgantown.

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Net Price Calculator

Estimate your cost of attendance and eligibility for financial aid and scholarships at any WVU System campus.

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Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending WVU in addition to university scholarships.

Financial Aid

The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Biomedical Engineering major is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

How to Complete the FAFSA

Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.

Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

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