BME+EE
Colorado State University bachelor of science degree in Biomedical Engineering (BME) combined with an Electrical Engineering (EE) degree provides a strong background in applied physics, signal and image processing, and instrumentation controls to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software used in healthcare to make improvements for individuals and society.
BME+EE majors may work in a broad range of medical devices and equipment applications such as biomedical imaging, patient monitoring, and therapeutic processes (e.g. robotics that operate surgical equipment, devices that open and cauterize wounds, x-rays, etc.).
Research areas include biomedical optics, metabolic spectroscopy and imaging, ultrafast optics and lasers, molecular optoelectronics, single molecule biophysics, membrane dynamics, photonic biosensors, and optoelectronic devices.
Resources
What is biomedical engineering?
Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering and biology principles to improve human health. Here at Colorado State University, the School of Biomedical Engineering combines strengths in veterinary medicine, engineering, and the sciences to provide an interdisciplinary focus on improving health, fighting disease, and aiding persons with disabilities. Our research areas and interests focus on three areas: medical devices and therapeutics, imaging and diagnostics, and regenerative and rehabilitative medicine.
What is the difference between a major and the minor in biomedical engineering?
The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering will provide much more depth and breadth than majoring in one area and getting the minor in biomedical engineering. If you would rather have a major course of study in one area (this could be engineering or a non-engineering major) and have a taste of biomedical engineering, the minor route may be the best way for you to go. Your advisor can help guide you properly.
What is the difference between the BME degree program and getting a bachelor’s degree in a traditional engineering major and a master’s degree in biomedical engineering?
The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering is designed to be very transdisciplinary and to integrate the traditional engineering major with biomedical engineering. There are many hands-on applications in the classes and labs. Your senior design project will bring all this together in a team-project environment that will give you more hands-on and integrated experiences with the BME bachelor’s degree. At the master’s level, students traditionally pursue research based on the adviser’s projects, which also provides depth. This option leaves it up to you to integrate your courses of study. Either way you go, you would be well-prepared to apply for a PhD program.
What is the difference between biomedical engineering and biomedical sciences?
The short answer is that biomedical engineers take and use more math. There is, however, more to it than that. The two fields are very similar in that they are both transdisciplinary and apply scientific principles to healthcare.
How do I request an override for an engineering course?
Petition for Substitution Classes
Petition for Substitution of BME Classes
Be sure to submit a clear, concise, and compelling reason for your request.
Petition for Substitution of Mechanical Engineering Classes
Override for Engineering Courses
Instructions on How to Request Overrides for Engineering Courses.
Practicum / Independent Study Packet
Practicum/Independent Study Packet (PDF)
Practicum/Independent Study Packet (DOC)
Must be approved prior to semester for which you want credit. Allow 2 months for review.
Chase JacksonUndergraduate Advisor Last Names A-N: Graduating 2026 and after Last Names A-H: Graduating 2024-2025Biomedical Engineering Minor studentsPhone (970) 491-3778E-mail: chasen.jackson@colostate.edu
Brett Eppich BealSenior Undergraduate Advisor Last Names O-Z Prospective students Phone (970) 491-7077E-mail: brett.beal@colostate.edu
Curriculum
For students who begin BME program Fall 2023 or after.
For students who begin BME program Summer 2023 or prior.
6 credits from approved list
EE Technical Electives for BME+EE
14 credits from approved list
3 credit from approved list
BME+EEL&O
Biomedical Engineering (BME) combined with Electrical Engineering (EE) and a concentration in Lasers & Optics (L&O) further refines electrical engineering principles with additional physics, optics and lasers courses, resulting in a specialty that works in areas such as optics, biosensors, or ultra-fast lasers that help image and/or treat biological systems (e.g. radiation therapy, electro-chemical microfluidics).
Research areas include biomedical optics, metabolic spectroscopy and imaging, ultrafast optics and lasers, molecular optoelectronics, single molecule biophysics, membrane dynamics, photonic biosensors, and optoelectronic devices.
Curriculum
BME+EE: Laser & Optics Curriculum Checksheets
For students who begin BME program Fall 2023 or after.
BME+EE: Laser & Optics Curriculum Checksheets
For students who begin BME program Summer 2023 or prior.
3 credit from approved list