Department of Biomedical Engineering

The mission of the Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department is to advance human health and aid in the economic development of the region, state, and country by providing state-of-the-art, accessible and affordable education and professional training in biomedical science and engineering. The faculty is composed of exceptional professors and internationally renowned researchers who are accessible and supportive of students’ learning needs. Specifically, the department strives to train the next generation of biomedical scientists and engineers, cultivate leaders, and foster entrepreneurship to advance human health in a new era of medicine. This will be accomplished through the integration of engineering principles, data science, artificial intelligence, physical sciences, computer sciences, medical science, and biology toward an improved understanding of biophysical phenomena, healthcare systems, disease prevention, diagnostics, treatment, data management, and regulatory sciences. Recognizing that students come from all over the world, faculty and staff are devoted to maintaining a diverse and culturally aware learning atmosphere. The department is the home for the Center of Biomanufacturing for Regenerative Medicine (CBRM). The department is also a member of the Upstate New York Translational Research Network (UNYTE).

Biomedical Engineering - Undergraduate

The Department of Biomedical Engineering provides undergraduate instruction leading to a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical engineering prepares students for leadership positions in the biomedical industry, academe, business, education, and entrepreneurship, and for success in a global environment. Our distinguished faculty includes internationally renowned researchers in biomedical science and engineering. Students will have opportunities to interact with faculty to pursue cutting-edge biomedical engineering research. They will learn and develop professional skills to advance their careers and to become leaders in the fields of engineering, biology, medicine, and business. The program places strong emphasis on inter- and trans-disciplinary approaches for teaching and learning, and offers ample opportunities for students to design and implement innovative ideas and technologies in a dynamic, enriched, cutting-edge environment. Students will have diverse career opportunities in academia, industries, and businesses, working to improve human health and well-being through scientific and technological innovations.

Biomedical Engineering - Graduate

The BME Department offers the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Science (MS) degree programs. The Master of Science degree may also be completed as part of the Biomedical Engineering 4+1 Program .

The MS degree can typically be completed in 1.5 to 2.5 years. The MS degree component of the Biomedical Engineering 4+1 program can be completed within one year. Students complete the core curriculum and elective courses and undertake thesis research or a termination project.

Doctoral students conduct in-depth research where they demonstrate a contribution to the advancement of knowledge in their field of study. The typical time to earn a doctoral degree is three to five years.

The program provides students with access to considerable resources, including:

Laboratory facilities equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for 3D tissue and organ bioprinting, advanced biomanufacturing, stem cell and regenerative medicine, point-of-care testing and diagnosis, cardiac tissue engineering, implantable biosensors, biophotonics, biomaterials, bioimaging, biomechanics, nanomedicine, nanobiotechnology, cancer immunotherapy, gene editing, and organ-on-a-chip technology.
Computing clusters for high-speed data analysis, data mining, data management, and artificial intelligence.
The Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging (S3IP) Center, which includes the Analytical and Diagnostics Laboratory (ADL), for materials testing and micro- and nano-systems engineering.
The Center of Biomanufacturing for Regenerative Medicine (CBRM).
The Health Science Core Facility.

Students enrolled in the program may have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians practicing at nearby medical centers, such as UHS Wilson Medical Center, UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Upstate Medical Center, Bassett Healthcare Center, Guthrie Health Center, and Upstate New York Translational Research Network (UNYTE.) Students may also have opportunities to work on industry-funded projects and gain valuable experience with industrial-academic collaborative research that could lead to internships and full-time positions.

Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Combined Programs

Biomedical Engineering 4+1 Program