Welcome to the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Florida Atlantic University
At Florida Atlantic’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, we are excited to introduce our new Biomedical Engineering Department. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of well-prepared engineers and scientists with comprehensive knowledge of biology, engineering, and computer science with applications to medicine. Our department offers three specialized undergraduate tracks:
- Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials
- Bio Robotics
- Biomedical Devices and Smart Health
Our curriculum is designed to blend hands-on experiences with a solid theoretical foundation, keeping pace with state-of-the-art technology. Our faculty and research professors bring expertise from diverse fields, including biomedical devices, advanced robotics, tissue engineering, bio photonics, bio informatics, and orthopedics. They are deeply involved in cutting-edge research supported by prestigious agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Florida Department of Health (FDOH).
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Florida Atlantic has invested in new, fully equipped facilities to support our program, including:
- A Biomedical Engineering Laboratory for a variety of hands-on courses.
- An ISO-8 class “Clean Room” for micro device design and fabrication.
- A Bio Robotics Laboratory with numerous modern robots.
Program Highlights
- Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Track: Ideal for those aiming to become R&D engineers in a lab setting or pursuing an MD degree.
- Biomedical Devices and Smart Health and Bio Robotics Tracks: Designed for students interested in a 4+1 BS/MS in Artificial Intelligence (AI), unique to our department.
- Research Course: Each track includes a research course for mastering key research tools and methods, culminating in a "research active" certificate upon graduation.
- Capstone Design Experience: Focused on a “systems engineering” approach, allowing collaboration with Mechanical, Electrical, and Ocean engineers.
- Internship/Co-op Experience: Offers practical work experience and 3-credit replacement for a technical elective.
- Entrepreneurship Resources: Support for commercialization of new technologies through Florida Atlantic’s ICORP program.
- A 4+1 option to receive a BS degree in Biomedical Engineering and an MS degree in Artificial Intelligence. Currently, we are one of the few programs in the nation that offers this opportunity.
Our goal is to offer a comprehensive engineering education grounded in fundamentals, access to cutting-edge technology, hands-on experience, scientific research, and entrepreneurship.
Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Admission Requirements
All students must meet the minimum admission requirements of the University. Please refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
All students must meet the preprofessional requirements listed above to be accepted in the B.S.B.M.E. program.
Prerequisite Coursework for Transfer Students
Students transferring to Florida Atlantic University must complete both lower-division requirements (including the requirements of the Intellectual Foundations Program) and requirements for the college and major. Lower-division requirements may be completed through the A.A. degree from any Florida public college, university or community college or through equivalent coursework at another regionally accredited institution. Before transferring and to ensure timely progress toward the baccalaureate degree, students must also complete the prerequisite courses for their major as outlined in the Transition Guides and below.
All courses not approved by the Florida Statewide Course Numbering System that will be used to satisfy requirements will be evaluated individually on the basis of content and will require a catalog course description and a copy of the syllabus for assessment.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering degree will be awarded to students who:
- Meet all general degree requirements of the University.
- Complete the curriculum for the B.S. in Biomedical Engineering degree.
Curriculum
Intellectual Foundations Program
|
Course |
ID |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
College Writing 1 (1,2) |
ENC 1101 |
3 |
|
College Writing 2 (1,2) |
ENC 1102 |
3 |
|
Intellectual Foundations Program: Society and |
6 |
|
|
Intellectual Foundations Program: Global |
6 |
|
|
Intellectual Foundations Program: Humanities Courses (1,3) |
6 |
Foundations of Math and Quantitative Reasoning
|
Course |
ID |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
Calculus with Analytic Geometry 1 (1,4) |
MAC 2311 |
4 |
|
Calculus with Analytic Geometry 2 (1,4) |
MAC 2312 |
4 |
Foundations of Science and the Natural World
|
Course |
ID |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
General Chemistry 1 (1,5) |
CHM 2045 |
3 and |
|
General Chemistry Lab 1 |
CHM 2045L |
1 |
|
General Physics for Engineers 1 (1,5,7) |
PHY 2048 |
3 and |
|
General Physics 1 Lab |
PHY 2048L |
1 |
|
Total |
|
40 |
Basic Mathematics and Sciences
|
Course |
ID |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
Statistics Restricted Elective |
3 |
|
|
Engineering Mathematics 1 |
MAP 3305 |
3 or |
|
Differential Equations 1 |
MAP 2302 |
3 |
|
Biological Principles (5) |
BSC 1010 |
3 and |
|
Biological Principles Lab |
BSC 1010L |
1 |
|
General Chemistry 2 (5) |
CHM 2046 |
3 and |
|
General Chemistry 2 Lab |
CHM 2046L |
1 |
|
General Physics for Engineers 2 (5) |
PHY 2049 |
3 and |
|
General Physics 2 Lab |
PHY 2049L |
1 |
|
Biochemistry |
BCH 3033 |
3 or |
|
Matrix Theory |
MAS 2103 |
3 |
|
Anatomy & Physiology 1 |
PCB 4233 |
3 |
|
Organic Chemistry |
CHM 2210 |
3 |
|
Organic Chemistry 2 |
CHM 2211 |
3 or |
|
Molecular Genetics |
PCB 4522 |
3 or |
|
General Microbiology |
MCB 3020 |
3 or |
|
Immunology |
PCB 4233 |
3 |
|
Total |
|
33 |
Contact Us
Department of Biomedical Engineering
777 Glades Road EE 503
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
561.297.3400, bio@eng.fau.edu
College Dean's Office
College of Engineering and Computer Science
777 Glades Road EE 308
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
561.297.3400, Fax: 561.297.1111
info@eng.fau.edu