Career Outlook
Projected Regional Growth
High
Outcomes
  • Medical Technology Developer
  • Biomechanical Engineer
  • Genetic Engineer
  • Orthopedic Bioengineer
  • Researcher
  • Clinical Engineer
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Biophysicist

For individuals who

Are interested in advanced knowledge that integrates engineering principles with medical and biological sciences. Are looking for a career that combines your passions for medicine and process improvement.

Looking for

The chance to advance human health and quality of life through the design of equipment, devices and software used in healthcare.

To become

  • Software Engineer
  • Biomaterials Developer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Rehabilitation Engineer

The BME programs provide opportunities for technically qualified persons to attain specialized knowledge in an area of industry need, and to enhance career opportunities. The objective of the jointly sponsored, interdisciplinary graduate programs is to:

  • Meet the needs of regional students interested in biomedical engineering.
  • Attract women and under-represented minorities into a developing field.
  • Educate and train students through courses and research focused on biomedical research and device development.
  • Advance the biomedical knowledge base through collaborative research directed by faculty from UND’s School of Medical and Health Sciences, College of Engineering and Mines, and NDSU’s College of Engineering and other qualified researchers from the two universities.
  • Through biomedical research and device development, develop intellectual property to generate company spin-offs, attract new companies, and subsequent economic development.

For more information: ndsu.edu/coe/bme/