Civil engineering students working together on a project at The University of Akron

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND POLYMER SCIENCE

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

The University of Akron's biomedical engineering program applies biology and engineering principles to medicine and healthcare. Our engineers graduate with the skills needed to improve community health and change lives.

FUTURE ENGINEERS

Biomedical engineering student at The University of Akron

Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers an undergraduate program leading to a BS in Biomedical Engineering program, with three specialty areas depending on your interest.

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Track
Biomechanics Track
Instrumentation, Signals, and Imaging Track

Biomedical engineering students working in the lab at The University of Akron

Graduate Programs

Learn about financial aid options and understand our degree requirements for our graduate studies in biomedical engineering.

For Parents

The UA Family Info Hub provides parents and families with checklists and guides to make the process of applying and starting school as painless as possible.

Apply

Take the first step to launching your engineering career, apply today!

Visit

Meet faculty and current students, and see our modern, park‑like campus.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Biomedical Engineering undergrad student at The University of Akron

The University of Akron is fantastic. For example, we built a car and a prosthetic arm in our Tools for Engineering Class. I’m already working in a lab as an undergrad.”

Taylor Verba
Majoring in Biomedical Engineering

WHY AKRON?

Co-op Program

Get paid, on-the-job experience as part of your engineering curriculum – learn more!

Research

The biomedical department conducts a number of research initiatives focused on connecting basic science and engineering research with clinical applications.

Biomedical Engineering faculty teaching at The University of Akron

Student Design Teams

Change a life and become an engineer with a focus on community as a member of the Engineering Service Design Team. See all engineering design teams.

Akron Guarantee Scholarship

The University of Akron provides affordable excellence for students and their families. Learn about the Akron Guarantee Scholarship.

Job Placement

93% of our graduating engineers have jobs within 6 months of graduation. Dig into our Engineering Co-op and Placement Program to see what opportunities await.