Undergraduate Programs

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Biomedical Engineering dual degree with

Computer Engineering

BME+CpE students learn to develop/design/enhance technologies that harness electrical signals into technologies that support health –design medical instruments that image and/diagnose/treat illnesses; detect threats to food safety and security; utilize biosensors to diagnose cancer cells.

Potential Occupations

The BME+CpE pathway will enable you to design hardware and software interfaces that solve problems in the healthcare industry. For example, developing or designing software for medical devices,  applications, and robotics. The merging of these two fields provides students with a wealth of areas in which to work.

Job Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of biomedical engineers is projected to grow 6% from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average of all occupations. However, employment of computer engineers is projected to grow only 2% from 2020 to 2030.

Major-specific

Skills and Abilities

In addition to the important qualities required of a biomedical engineer (creativity as well as analytical, communication, math, and problem-solving skills), computer engineers need:

Analytical

When designing complex hardware, computer engineers use programming tools to analyze digital circuits.

Communication

Often working on teams with other engineers, it is essential for computer engineers to clearly articulate computer issues. They must be able to convey information or instructions effectively, not only to their peers, but also to nontechnical individuals.

Critical thinking

Computer engineers must use keen reasoning to evaluate assumptions and identify the pros and cons of alternative solutions.

Problem solving

Computer engineers identify complex hardware and software issues and find the best solutions.

Curriculum

Colorado State University bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (BME) combined with Computer Engineering (CpE) provides graduates with skillsets to understand the interplay between hardware and software to drive new technologies and engineer solutions to problems of human and animal health. The BME+CpE pathway at CSU provides students with two bachelor’s degrees within 5 years.

An inside look at the inner workings of the da Vinci robot created by Intuitive Surgical. This is a practice model used at UC Health MCR. Photo Credit: Marianne LaCount

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