Welcome to the Department of Biomedical Engineering
The Department of Biomedical Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwestern University is consistently ranked among the top biomedical engineering programs in the country.
Our undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs emphasize fundamental principles in engineering, life sciences, and mathematics, that are applicable to many career paths, including medicine, research, consulting, industry, and academia.
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Current research areas include:
- Biomechanics
- Biomaterials and Regenerative Engineering
- Cell and Molecular Engineering
- Imaging and Biophotonics
- Medical Devices and Instrumentation
- Neural Engineering
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Undergraduate Programs
 | Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering |
 | Combined BS/MS Degree Program |
Explore special programs in this department, including undergraduate honors, certificates and minors, internship opportunities, and study abroad.
Graduate Programs
 | Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering |
 | PhD in Biomedical Engineering |
Graduate students may also be interested in these additional opportunities:
- Certificate in Global and Ecological Health Engineering
- Engineering Management Minor
- Graduate Minor in Entrepreneurship
PhD students may also enroll in these additional programs:
We augment the analytical core of engineering with design, entrepreneurship, leadership, personal development, and unusual collaborations to imagine what's next and take the world in a whole new direction.
News
- New Imaging Technique Reveals ‘Burst’ of Activity Before Cell Death
- Four Elected to Medical and Biological Engineering Elite
- John Rogers Featured in Museum of Science and Industry Exhibit
- A Whisker Away: Building Robots with a Sense of Touch
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