Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Biomedical Engineering is to advance human understanding, health, and the quality of life through:

  • internationally recognized research, discovery, and invention in the area of biomedical engineering;
  • education of world-class Ph.D. scientists and engineers for accomplishment in research, academics, medicine, and industry;
  • education of nationally-recognized B.S. and M.S. graduates for success and leadership in industry and in preparation for future study in medicine, science and engineering;
  • transfer of scientific discoveries and biomedical technology to the private sector nationwide;
  • training of students throughout the College of Engineering in biobased solutions to traditional engineering problems and in the application of their specialty to biological and biomedical science.