Overview

Biomedical Engineering at Drexel University prepares students to conceive, design, and develop devices and systems that improve human health and quality of life. Biomedical engineering is the convergence of life sciences with engineering. From child car seats and football helmets to drug-delivery systems, minimally invasive surgery, and noninvasive imaging technology, the work of the biomedical engineer makes a difference in everyone’s life.

Co-op/Career Opportunities

Metropolitan Philadelphia has one of the highest concentrations of medical institutions and pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in the nation.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering gives students access to a broad spectrum of career opportunities in medical device and equipment industry, prosthetics and assist devices industry, biomaterials and implants industry, and the telemedicine, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agricultural sectors.Biomedical Engineering graduates are also ideally prepared for professional education in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and law.

Those who choose to pursue graduate education can aim for careers in research and development, biomedical technology innovation, and transfer, as well as healthcare technology management.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET

Programme Structure

Courses included

Biomedical Statistics
Calculus
Multivariate Calculus
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations
Biology
Cells and Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

187 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate Admissions Application
Application Fee, $50
Essay
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Standardized Test Scores (Optional for Most Applicants)
Financial Aid Information
Proof of Financial Responsibility (International Applicants Only)
College of Medicine Supplemental Application (BA/BS+MD Applicants Only)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

61842 USD / year

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Out-of-State

61842 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

61842 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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

Co-op/Career Opportunities

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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