Biomedical Engineering Department

Mission Statement

The Biomedical Engineering Department prepares students for rewarding careers in the health care industry or professional programs in biomedical research or medicine.

Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Biomedical Engineering Department are to prepare professionals who possess fundamental knowledge of engineering and basic science and can apply these principles to solve problems in biology and medicine. Through a project-oriented curriculum, which closely embraces the WPI educational philosophy, we prepare students to engage in a lifetime of professionalism and learning.

Educational Outcomes

The Biomedical Engineering Department has established 13 educational outcomes in support of our department objectives. Accordingly, students graduating from the Biomedical Engineering Department will demonstrate:

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of advanced mathematics (including differential equations and statistics), science, and engineering to solve the problems at the interface of engineering and biology (general criterion 3a and program criteria).
  2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data from living and non-living systems (general criterion 3b and program criteria).
  3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (general criterion 3c).
  4. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (general criterion 3d).
  5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (general criterion 3e).
  6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities (general criterion 3f).
  7. An ability to communicate effectively (general criterion 3g).
  8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context (general criterion 3h).
  9. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (general criterion 3i).
  10. A knowledge of contemporary issues (general criterion 3j).
  11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (general criterion 3k).
  12. An understanding of biology and physiology (program criteria).
  13. An ability to address the problems associated with the interaction between living and non-living materials and systems (program criteria).

Note: The general and specific program criteria indicated above in parenthesis meet the requirements for Biomedical Engineering accreditation by ABET (the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).

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