Biomedical Engineering
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Why Choose Biomedical Engineering?
Biomedical engineering is where innovation meets human health. By combining engineering principles and innovations with biology and medicine, biomedical engineers develop technologies that improve lives, ranging from advances in medical imaging and prosthetic limbs to wearable health devices, artificial organs, and life-saving diagnostic tools. As a biomedical engineering student, you will gain the technical skills, creativity, and hands-on experience needed to solve real-world healthcare challenges while working alongside experts in engineering, medicine, and science. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact through technology, biomedical engineering offers an exciting path to a career that advances healthcare, improves patient outcomes, and shapes the future of medicine.
Why Study Biomedical Engineering at the Herff College of Engineering?
At the Herff College of Engineering at the ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ, biomedical engineering students learn at the intersection of engineering, medicine, and innovation in one of the nation's leading healthcare and medical device hubs. Our biomedical engineering students benefit from a personalized, student-centered education that combines academic excellence with real-world experience. Small class sizes, dedicated faculty mentors, and hands-on learning opportunities allow students to work closely with researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to address today's most pressing healthcare challenges. Our interdisciplinary curriculum prepares graduates with the technical expertise, design skills, and collaborative mindset needed to succeed in graduate school, medical school, or careers in the medical device, biotechnology, and healthcare industries. At Herff, you won't just study biomedical engineering; you'll join a community committed to innovation, discovery, and improving lives through engineering.
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A Healthier Tomorrow Starts at Herff
Biomedical Engineering at Herff isn't just about answering the question of what, it's about understanding why. Over 60 percent of our BME graduates who apply to medical school are admitted and 70 percent of our students obtain internships.
Learn more about our faculty
We have 16 nationally and internationally recognized faculty with their primary appointments in biomedical engineering; 10 on the UofM campus and 6 on the UTHSC campus. Our faculty are known for both their contributions to science and engineering and their shared passion for teaching and inspiring students to explore and discover new ways to keep people healthy.
Meet the Chair
As a senior faculty member in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Bowlin has a long-standing commitment to the training of future generations of engineers and scientists. Over the years, he has trained/mentored 15 high school students in year-long commitments and provided educational and career planning to numerous high school students. He has also directly supervised 80 undergraduate students in research or senior design projects. In addition, he has graduated 32 Master’s degree students and 18 Ph.D. students who have had very productive careers in medicine, industry, and academia.
Now Hiring: Biomedical Engineering Technician
Join the Herff College of Engineering at the ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ and make a direct impact on student success, research innovation, and hands-on engineering education.
Our Biomedical Engineering Technician will:
✅ Support and maintain research and teaching laboratories
✅ Train students, faculty, and staff on biomedical research equipment and instrumentation
✅ Assist with laboratory and project setup for courses and research activities
✅ Support senior design teams and college initiatives
✅ Manage laboratory inventory, safety, and hazardous waste compliance programs
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative academic environment and helping students and researchers bring ideas to life.
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