At the crossroads of engineering, biology, and medicine lies an exciting science making historic breakthroughs that are extending lives, re-enabling the disabled, and vastly improving our quality of life. That science is biomedical engineering, and WPI is at the forefront of research that is leading to many of these breathtaking developments.
Ranging far beyond traditional engineering programs, biomedical engineering effectively integrates physical, chemical, mathematical, and computational sciences—along with engineering principles—and applies them to the study of biology, medicine, behavior, and health.
Undergraduates go on to pursue rewarding careers in the healthcare industry or professional programs in biomedical research or medicine.
Graduate students in WPI’s Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department collaborate with scientists and engineers across disciplines, seeking breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, innovations in bioinstrumentation, and major steps forward in healthcare. Whether in the classroom or the lab, the focus remains squarely on solving real-world problems.
Average Starting Salary
WPI Graduates:
- Bachelor’s: $60,691
- Master’s: $63,625
- PhD: N/A
Average National Starting Bachelor’s Degree Salary (reported by the NACE Salary Survey): $59,057
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Companies That Have Hired WPI Biomedical Engineers
- Apple
- Boston Scientific
- ConforMIS
- EMD Millipore
- General Electric
- NYU Medical Center
- Seahorse Bioscience
- Thoratec Corporation
- UMass Medical School
- US Army
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Sample Job Titles
- Biomedical Engineer
- CAD Engineer
- Clinical Research Assistant/Coordinator/Engineer
- Design Assurance Engineer
- Development Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Process Development
- Product Analysis/Development Engineer
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Research Assistant/Associate/Scientist
- Validation Engineer
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Sample Graduate Schools
- Brown University
- Drexel University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Syracuse University
- Tufts University
- University of California-Berkeley
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Sample Professional Associations and Clubs
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (ASME BED)
- American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
- Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES): WPI Chapter, Professional Association
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): WPI Chapter, Professional Association
- National Institute of Health
- Orthopaedic Research Society
- Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program
Visit What Can I Do With This Major? or Career Cornerstone for more associations and clubs.
Examples of MQPs
- Biomimetic Skeletal Muscle Tissue Model
- Design of Wound Dressing that Inhibits Microbial Infection
- Designing a Headgear for Soccer
- Developing a Biosensor to Monitor Glioblastoma
- Ergonomic Scalpel Handle for Accurate Incision
- Gait Analysis and Spinal Rotation
- Perfusion Bioreactor for the Development of Tissue-Engineered Blood Vessels
- Waterproof ECG Electrode Design
Visit WPI’s Electronic Projects Collection for more MQP titles.
Popular Industries for Biomedical Engineers
- Colleges Universities and Professional Schools
- Manufacturing (Medical Equipment, Pharmaceutical and Medicine, Navigational Measuring Electromedical and Control Instruments)
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Government (Federal)
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