Overview

As a biomedical engineering major, you'll combine engineering principles to problem solve within biology and medicine with the aim to help improve the quality of human life.

Key Features

Behind many of the most groundbreaking advances in devices and equipment for improving human health is a biomedical engineer. Biomedical engineers play a critical role in the design of artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, health management and care delivery systems, medical devices used in various medical procedures, and imaging systems.
Widener University's Biomedical Engineering degree is designed to offer both a core understanding of traditional engineering disciplines and an in-depth knowledge of the body. Our courses emphasize experimental and analytical coursework to gain a strong understanding of medical technology and complex living systems.
Widener University Biomedical Engineering Programme graduates are expected to:

Pursue a career in biomedical engineering or other related area in medicine, health professions, or law.
Further their education or professional development through research, advanced degrees, certifications, etc.
Communicate and work effectively with colleagues and develop personal and professional skills to obtain a leadership position within their chosen area.
Engage in continuous service to their profession and community.

Potential Careers

Biochemical engineer
Bioinstrumentation engineer
Biomaterials engineer
Biomechanics engineer
Clinical engineers
Genetic engineer
Systems physiologists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Techniques
Calculus
General Chemistry
Engineering Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
Physics
Statics
Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

We accept applications on a rolling basis—there are no hard deadlines.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

130 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United States

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 360 other Bachelors in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete your free online application (If you are attending a secondary school, or if you have taken fewer than 12 credits at a college or university, complete the freshman application. If you have attempted at least 12 credits at a college or university, complete the transfer application.)
Submit your official transcripts from all high school and college/university institutions you have attended. A course-by-course credential evaluation completed by a NACES certified organization will be accepted if the transcript is not in the English language.
Fulfill the English Proficiency requirements.
Take Widener's free, online math assessment and score 3 or higher
Receive a minimum of 540 on the SAT Math (or the equivalent ACT Math score of 21)
Present required IB/AP exam scores for credit

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

60820 USD / year

≈ 60820 USD / year
Out-of-State

60820 USD / year

≈ 60820 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

60820 USD / year

≈ 60820 USD / year

Living costs

Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key Features

Potential Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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