| Undergraduate Programs |
 Biomedical engineering (BME) is the application of engineering principles and technology to the solution of problems in the life sciences and medicine. Graduates create and apply knowledge at the interface of life sciences and engineering for the benefit of society.The BME undergraduate program prepares graduates to be immediately productive and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. The curriculum includes basic engineering core courses, mathematics, calculus-based physics, biology and chemistry, fine arts, humanities, history, social and behavioral sciences, as well as biomedical engineering core courses and electives. The curriculum culminates in a capstone design experience where interdisciplinary teams apply knowledge to solve real-world engineering problems. A bachelor’s degree in BME from UAB provides a foundation in medical devices, biomedical implants, biomaterials, and biomedical instrumentation to compete in an increasingly technical medical field, as well as preparing students for graduate or professional school.  Vision
To be an internationally recognized, research oriented Department of Biomedical Engineering: a top choice for undergraduate and graduate education.
The Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Student Outcomes 1. Graduates will be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering principles to biomedical engineering applications (ABET Criterion 3a). 2. Graduates will be able to design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret data. (ABET Criterion 3b). 3. Graduates will be able to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability (ABET Criterion 3c). 4. Graduates will be able to function on multi-disciplinary teams (ABET Criterion 3d). 5. Graduates will be able to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems (ABET Criterion 3e). 6. Graduates will understand professional and ethical responsibility (ABET Criterion 3f). 7. Graduates will be able to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms (ABET Criterion 3g). 8. Graduates will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context (ABET Criterion 3h). 9. Graduates will recognize the need for and be able to engage in life-long learning (ABET Criterion 3i). 10. Graduates will have knowledge of contemporary issues (ABET Criterion 3j). 11. Graduates will be able to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools for engineering practice (ABET Criterion 3k). The BME Program Criteria The structure of the curriculum must provide both breadth and depth across the range of engineering topics implied by the title of the program. The program (curriculum) must prepare graduates: 1) to have an understanding of biology and physiology, and the capability to apply advanced mathematics (including differential equations and statistics), science, and engineering to solve the problems at the interface of engineering and biology; 2) with the ability to make measurements on and interpret data from living systems, addressing the problems associated with the interaction between living and non-living materials and systems.
Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in BME (B.S.B.M.E.)
* Transfer students may substitute EGR 200, Introduction to Engineering for EGR 110/EGR 111 6 Must be chosen from the approved list of electives and contain 3 credit hours of engineering topics |
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