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Biomedical Engineering (Instrumentation, Signals and Imaging Track with Co-op Option)
Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals
Biomedical engineers conduct research and study the engineering aspects of biological systems to create new devices and procedures to improve health and quality of life.
- Core curriculum provides solid background in engineering principles
- Instrumentation, Signals and Imaging Track focuses on electrical engineering with specialization in:
- biomedical instrumentation
- signal and imaging processing
- imaging devices and detectors
- system simulations
Professional Preparation
Degree work prepares you to pursue the joint M.D./Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering between the College of
Engineering and the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine.
Our Faculty
- are actively involved in UA's Institute for Biomedical Engineering Research
- conduct research at area hospitals and related health care facilities
Akron Advantage
Hands-on Research
Experience biomedical engineering firsthand through our research facilities:
- Nine major labs to use for classroom projects and individual research
- Undergraduate students work with faculty members on a wide range of research activities in biomechanics, instrumentation, signals and imaging
Real World Experience
Gain important practical professional experience through the optional cooperative education program in the engineering field of your choice. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school following your
sophomore year. As an added benefit, you’ll earn a competitive salary.
Engineering Student Organizations
Interact with other engineering students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:
- Tau Beta Pi (engineering honorary)
- Women in Engineering
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Biomedical Engineers Society
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Sample Curriculum
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering - (Instrumentation, Signals and Imaging Track with Co-op Option)
| First Year | Fourth Year | ||
| Tools for Biomedical Engineering | 3 | Co-op (fall semester) | |
| English Composition I, II/TRW | 7 | Dynamics | 3 |
| Principals of Chemistry I, II | 6 | Humanities elective |
3 |
| Principals of Chemistry Lab | 1 |
Biomedical Engineering elective | 3 |
| Calculus I, II | 8 | Modeling and Simulation of Biomedical Systems |
3 |
| Physics I |
4 | Area Studies |
2 |
| Intro to Biomedical Engineering Design | 3 | Co-op (summer) | |
| Total |
32 | Total |
14 |
| Fifth Year |
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| Second Year | Biomedical Signals and Image Processing |
3 |
|
| Physics II |
4 |
Introduction to Ethics (Humanities) | 3 |
| Calculus III | 4 | Physical Education 1 |
1 |
| Circuits I, II |
6 | Biomedical Engineering electives |
6 |
| Circuits I, II Labs | 2 |
Biomedical Engineering Design I, II | 4 |
| Biomedical Engineering Soph. Seminar | 1 | Design of Medical Devices |
3 |
| Anatomy and Phys I, II and Labs |
8 | Design of Medical Imaging Systems |
3 |
| Differential Equations | 3 | Introduction to Economic Analysis | 3 |
| Switching Logic | 4 | Social Science elective |
3 |
| Biocomputing | 3 | Biomaterials |
3 |
| Engineering Co-op (summer; optional) | Total | 32 | |
| Total | 35 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Statics |
3 |
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| Signals and Systems |
4 | ||
| Speech or Oral Communication |
3 | ||
| Physical Electronics |
3 | ||
| Intro to Biophysical Measurements |
4 | ||
| Co-op (spring semester) |
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| Applied Statistics I (summer) | 4 | ||
| Thermal Science (summer) |
2 | ||
| Humanities in the Western Tradition I I (summer) |
4 | ||
| Total | 27 | ||
For More Information:
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Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in biomedical engineering paves the way to many careers in research and development, in:
- the manufacturing of medical instruments and supplies
- health services
- government agencies
- consulting services
Career Outlook
Opportunities are growing for biomedical engineers as the demand for more sophisticated medical equipment
and procedures continues to increase.
Center for Career Management
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships through Career Advantage Network
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs
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