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Mission Statement - Department of Biomedical Engineering

The educational goal of our biomedical engineering programs is to rigorously educate our undergraduate students in diverse fields of biomedical engineering that build on a strong foundation in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology, and then develop a core competency in a specific specialized area of biomedical engineering. Particular focus is given to in-depth education in the engineering and biological concepts underlying physiological processes. The principal means of accomplishing these goals is through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary curriculum, which begins with a critical understanding of engineering, mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology, building towards state-of-the-art biomedical engineering research and development.

Since a critical component of our educational mission is to provide a permanent foundation from which the student can succeed in a career in biomedical engineering, an integrated, core set of biomedical engineering courses have been implemented. These courses provide our students with the underlying mathematical and engineering principles required to understand how biological organisms develop and respond to their environment. The students will also attain a credible level of sophistication in their understanding of cell, tissue, and organ physiology. Additionally, the student will be able to complement this background with supplementary courses within biomedical engineering, augmented by targeted electives in engineering and biology.

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The industrial internship program helps students prepare for their transition to the business world. It gives them a distinct advantage over their peers in today's competitive marketplace.

The internship program provides work experience in a professional environment where the emphasis is on learning versus earning. You will learn new skills, gain insider contacts and references, as well as clarify your career goals. More and more students realize that these benefits enhance their college education. More importantly, many employers expect to see evidence of an internship or two on a student's resume. more» 

The Department of Biomedical Engineering serves as the home for the Center for Biotechnology (C. Rubin, Director), one of New York’s fifteen Centers for Advanced Technology.

The programs of the Center for Biotechnology are committed to translational research and enhancing the bridges between academia and the industry and financial sectors. more»