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At Saint Louis University’s Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, we have developed an innovative, future-focused biomedical engineering program that incorporates the latest trends in the industry to address the current and future needs of the profession and our society.
Our curriculum has a strong focus on the principles of both engineering and medicine. As a student in the biomedical engineering program at SLU, you will be challenged to integrate your knowledge of the biological and physical sciences with the engineering skills you are developing by participating in hands-on projects inside and outside the classroom. In addition, the flexibility of the biomedical engineering program means it can accommodate students with a wide variety of interests.
You will graduate prepared for a number of careers in the health care industry, ranging from fundamental research in science and engineering to the direct application of your knowledge to improve health and the overall quality of life for humanity.
SLU's B.S. degree in biomedical engineering is designed with three tracks to accommodate the different career paths our students take after graduation: pre-health, graduate school and industry. Biomedical engineering courses and laboratory experiences at SLU provide a broad fundamental preparation for any of these paths.
The program is designed with an emphasis on providing a BME focus in all core engineering classes, informed by research, into the student experience from the very beginning. The major also offers considerable flexibility, allowing time for electives within and outside the program.
Because of the flexibility in our degree, our undergraduates participate in a number of academic programs across campus, including the Medical Scholars Program and the University Honors Program. Biomedical engineering majors at SLU can complete certificates, minors or second majors in a variety of disciplines ranging from the liberal arts or science to business or technology. The program also offers a minor for students interested in developing a focused study within the field of BME.
SLU's well-equipped laboratories emphasize measurement techniques and experimental methods. Each biomedical engineering student’s sequence of courses will vary according to credits taken in high school, ability level, individual preference and career goals.
In addition, all students in the biomedical engineering program are exposed to concepts of entrepreneurship and an entrepreneurial mindset through the curriculum and extracurricular opportunities.
The flexibility available within the major offers students an increased opportunity to experience research. More than 25% of our undergraduate student population takes part in an organized research experience within the program.
There are a variety of career paths to choose from as a biomedical engineer, including industrial or consulting positions; graduate school; and professional schools such as medicine, veterinary medicine or business administration. SLU's curriculum allows BME students to specialize in and explore the biomedical engineering program, while still providing a solid background in biological/physical sciences, mathematics and basic engineering.
Begin your application for this program at www.slu.edu/apply. Saint Louis University also accepts the Common App.
All applications are thoroughly reviewed with the highest degree of individual care and consideration to all credentials that are submitted. Solid academic performance in college preparatory course work is a primary concern in reviewing a freshman applicant’s file.
To be considered for admission to any Saint Louis University undergraduate program, the applicant must be graduating from an accredited high school, have an acceptable HiSET exam score or take the General Education Development (GED) test. Beginning with the 2021-22 academic year, undergraduate applicants will not be required to submit standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) in order to be considered for admission. Applicants will be evaluated equally, with or without submitted test scores.
Begin your application for this program at www.slu.edu/apply.
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an acceptable score on the GED. An official high school transcript and official test scores are required only of those students who have attempted fewer than 24 transferable semester credits (or 30 quarter credits) of college credit. Those having completed 24 or more of college credit need only submit a transcript from previously attended college(s). In reviewing a transfer applicant’s file, the office of admission holistically examines the student’s academic performance in college-level coursework as an indicator of the student’s ability to meet the academic rigors of Saint Louis University.
Begin your application for this program at www.slu.edu/apply.
All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:
In addition to the general admission and matriculation requirements of the University, Parks College engineering programs have the following additional requirements:
Admission requirements to Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology degree programs are based on a combination of secondary school grades, college admission test scores, co-curricular activities and attempted college course work, as well as other indicators of the applicant’s ability, career focus and character. This process respects the non-discrimination policy of the University and is designed to select a qualified, competent and diverse student body with high standards of scholarship and character, consistent with the mission of the University.
There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:
For priority consideration for merit-based scholarships, apply for admission by Dec. 1 and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
For information on other scholarships and financial aid, visit the student financial services office online at https://www.slu.edu/financial-aid.
The aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics and mechanical engineering undergraduate curricula are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Enrollment and graduation data for biomedical engineering is listed here
The undergraduate biomedical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org).
The undergraduate program is designed to meet the following specific objectives in order to fulfill the programmatic and institutional missions.
Graduates of the BME program at Saint Louis University will demonstrate:
Additionally, our graduates will have experience in:
The biomedical engineering curriculum satisfies the Parks College requirements, and includes the flexibility, through electives, to tailor the curriculum for each individual student.
All BME courses with the exception of BME 1000 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering I (1 cr) have prerequisites that require a “C-” or better.
Any waiver of a specified prerequisite for a course must be approved by the BME faculty member offering that course.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Basic Science and Mathematics | ||
CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 | General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
PHYS 1610 & PHYS 1620 | Engineering Physics I and Engineering Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
PHYS 1630 & PHYS 1640 | Engineering Physics II and Engineering Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH 1520 | Calculus II | 4 |
MATH 2530 | Calculus III | 4 |
MATH 3550 | Differential Equations | 3 |
MATH 3850 | Foundation of Statistics | 3 |
Basic Engineering | ||
BME 3200 | Mechanics | 3 |
ECE 2001 & ECE 2002 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Electrical Engineering Lab | 4 |
MENG 2011 | Engineering Shop Practice | 1 |
ESCI 2300 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
Written and Oral Communication | ||
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
Liberal Arts | ||
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
Humanities | 3 | |
Cultural Diversity 1 | 3 | |
Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Non-Technical Elective | 3 | |
Biomedical Engineering Core | ||
BME 1000 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering I | 1 |
BME 1010 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering II | 1 |
BME 2000 | Biomedical Engineering Computing | 3 |
BME 2200 | Applied Physiology for Engineers | 3 |
BME 3100 | Signals | 3 |
BME 3300 | Transport Fundamentals | 3 |
BME 3400 | Materials Science | 3 |
BME 3840 | Junior Lab | 1 |
BME 3150 | Biomedical Instrumentation | 3 |
BME 4950 | Senior Project I | 3 |
BME 4960 | Senior Project II | 3 |
Advanced Biomedical Engineering | ||
Select six of the following: | 18 | |
Biomedical Signals | ||
Medical Imaging | ||
Brain Computer Interface | ||
Biomechanics | ||
Human Movement Biomechanics | ||
Biotransport | ||
Drug Delivery | ||
Biomaterials | ||
Tissue Engineering | ||
Regenerative Engineering | ||
Quantitative Physiology I | ||
Quantitative Physiology II | ||
Independent Research | ||
BME-Related General Electives | ||
Select 9 credits 2 | 9 | |
Total Credits | 124 |
1 | Cultural Diversity elective courses must be selected from an approved Arts & Sciences list. See the description of the Parks College core above for more information. |
2 | BME-Related general electives should be selected in accordance with the student’s long-term educational and career goals. Often, students use these credits for advanced work in math, science, and engineering. However, students may also select courses designed to broaden their education in areas such as liberal arts or business. In all cases the permission of the academic advisor and Program Coordinator is required. Under no circumstances can prerequisite courses be used as general electives, e.g., Pre-Calculus (MATH 1400 Pre-Calculus (3 cr)) or The Process of Composition (ENGL 1500 The Process of Composition (3 cr)). |
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
Critical course: BME 1000 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering I | 1 |
BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
Critical course: MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
Critical course: BME 1010 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering II | 1 |
CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: MATH 1520 | Calculus II | 4 |
Critical course: PHYS 1610 & PHYS 1620 |
Engineering Physics I and Engineering Physics I Laboratory |
4 |
Credits | 13 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
BME 2000 | Biomedical Engineering Computing | 3 |
BME 2200 | Applied Physiology for Engineers | 3 |
Critical course: BME 3200 | Mechanics | 3 |
Critical course: MATH 2530 | Calculus III | 4 |
PHYS 1630 & PHYS 1640 |
Engineering Physics II and Engineering Physics II Laboratory |
4 |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
BME 3400 | Materials Science | 3 |
ECE 2001 & ECE 2002 |
Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Electrical Engineering Lab |
4 |
ESCI 2300 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
MATH 3550 | Differential Equations | 3 |
MENG 2011 | Engineering Shop Practice | 1 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
BME 3100 | Signals | 3 |
STAT 3850 | Foundation of Statistics | 3 |
Critical course: BME 3300 | Transport Fundamentals | 3 |
Advanced BME Elective | 3 | |
Humanities Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
BME 3840 | Junior Lab | 1 |
BME 3150 | Biomedical Instrumentation | 3 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
Advanced BME Elective | 3 | |
Advanced BME Elective | 3 | |
Advanced BME Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
Critical course: BME 4950 | Senior Project I | 3 |
Advanced BME Elective | 3 | |
BME Related Elective | 3 | |
BME Related Elective | 3 | |
Non-Technical Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
BME 4960 | Senior Project II | 3 |
Advanced BME Elective | 3 | |
Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
Cultural Diversity Elective | 3 | |
BME-Related Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 124 |