Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (BSBME)

The bachelor of science in biomedical engineering is a research-oriented degree program that combines intensive training in research methods, techniques, and practical skills with a solid science and engineering curriculum that provides breadth and depth in the field. A key aspect of biomedical engineering is its interdisciplinary nature; introductory courses in mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics, and foundation/concentration courses build the basis for creating the synergy among these disciplines that is required in the practice of biomedical engineering.

The curriculum leading to the bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering is intended to prepare students to continue with graduate study either in biomedical engineering or medicine, or to enter professional practice as an engineer or designer of biomedical systems. The curriculum includes intensive instruction in the sciences and engineering disciplines, as well as a unique integrated research experience covering sophomore to senior years, in which each student participates in an interdisciplinary research team to learn about research techniques, study research problems in biomedical engineering, and propose, implement, and evaluate solutions to these problems.

Those students who are interested in applying for the BME first major must, by December of their freshman year, fulfill the requirement for Math 11, and take and complete for a grade at Tufts two of the following four courses (Chemistry 1 with lab, Chemistry 2 with lab, Physics 11 with lab, Physics 12 with lab), and submit an application (available at the department) before December 1st of their freshman year. Of the students that will apply to the department, the 15 students obtaining the top cumulative grade-point averages during the first semester of their freshman year will be admitted into the program. The department will notify students of their acceptance into the program during the winter break of their freshman year, after grades are posted for the fall term.

Distribution of credits year by year for the BSBME degree – Class of 2010 and beyond.

The selection of elective courses described above may be altered for program flexibility. The assignments here reflect one possible way of meeting the requirements for the degree. A list of appropriate foundation and concentration electives can be found in the degree checklist (download the pdf).

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