Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering is a rapidly growing and highly innovative field that allows you to shape the future of human health and medicine.
At UMass Amherst, you'll learn to combine engineering with biology and medicine to create diagnostic and therapeutic tools; improve health care; and detect, repair, and treat diseases. You will conduct exciting research and development work even as an undergraduate, exploring areas from cutting-edge prosthetics and regenerative tissue growth to diagnostic devices and optical imaging.
Through courses and labs, you'll build foundational skills in areas such as biomaterials and tissue engineering, ethics, and computational tools. You can specialize your degree by choosing electives in areas ranging from immunology to biorobotics.
Our graduates find success in medical equipment design and manufacturing, research and development services, pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, and a variety of other careers.
Benefits list
Conduct groundbreaking research
Seek out research opportunities alongside award-winning Biomedical Engineering faculty and through the affiliated Institute for Applies Life Sciences.
Featured faculty
S. Thai Thayumanavan
Distinguished Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Distinguished Professor, Chemistry
Director, Center for Bioactive Delivery
Polymer self-assembly, responsive materials and their use in diverse applications including therapeutic delivery, sensing, and diagnostics
Sam Wojda
Lecturer, BME. Undergraduate Program Director. Focused on bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
In the spotlight
Rachel worked as a Core Facility Intern for the Center for Human Health and Performance, conducting research on a biomedical insole aimed at assisting individuals with impaired mobility. She gained experience in day-to-day lab work as well as biomechanics and how it relates to her interest in prosthetics work.
Application information & deadlines
For more Important Dates & Deadlines, including transfer and spring admission, visit the UMass Amherst admissions website. Attend an admissions event.
First-Year Early Action Deadline
First-Year Regular Decision Deadline
Biomedical Engineering
From biomechanics to health care delivery, biomedical engineering students at UMass Amherst are revolutionizing the future of human health—and you can, too.