The BME Department
Biomedical engineering is at the forefront of the medical revolution – and WPI has been a leader in the field since 1962. Biomedical engineers utilize engineering methodologies and impressive technology to study the wonder of living organisms in an advanced and quantitative way and develop new technologies to improve healthcare. This integration of engineering and biology offers new and exciting insight into our bodies and cells not previously possible. At WPI, the Dept. of Biomedical Engineering offers students the opportunity to specialize in:
Biomaterials, Biomechanics, Biomedical Imaging, Biosensors and Bioinstrumentation and Tissue Engineering. Read more about BME...
Accreditation Information
The Biomedical Engineering Program at WPI is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700.
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Art at Gateway
The Art at Gateway contest was a tremendous success with 20 entries submitted and over 60 votes cast. The top four winning entries (a two way tie for third place) were unveiled at the Celebrating Art at Gateway reception held on Thursday, May 21. The winning entries can be seen at Art at Gateway.
News at BME
- WPI Biomedical Engineer Newsletter
- 2009 Biomedical Engineering Project Presentation Day
- Prof. Kris Billiar Receives Fulbright Scholarship to Conduct Research on Tissue Engineering in Ireland
Employment Opportunities

Nanostructured Polymer Composites for Orthopaedic Applications, Monday, 11/23/2009, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, Gateway Park
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