New York Institute of Technology

What you'll study

This four‑year honours pathway integrates core engineering, mathematics and life‑science subjects with specialised biomedical topics and capstone design. Early years focus on foundation subjects such as calculus, linear algebra, general and organic chemistry, classical mechanics and circuit theory alongside introductory biology and programming. In later years students study biomedical‑specific modules, which typically include:

• Biomechanics: mechanics of biological tissues, musculoskeletal modelling and biomechanics laboratory work.
• Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering: properties of biomaterials, biocompatibility, scaffold design and regenerative medicine concepts.
• Biomedical Instrumentation and Sensors: design and analysis of medical sensors, signal acquisition, transducers and embedded systems for healthcare.
• Medical Imaging and Signal Processing: fundamentals of imaging modalities, image analysis, filtering and interpretation.
• Biofluids and Transport Phenomena: fluid dynamics as applied to physiological systems and medical devices.
• Systems Physiology for Engineers: quantitative models of physiological systems and experimental methods.
• Control Systems and Biomedical Applications: feedback control with applications to prosthetics, drug delivery and assistive devices.
• Laboratory Practicals and Instrumentation Workshops: hands‑on work with biomedical equipment, measurement techniques and safety practices.
• Capstone Design Project: team‑based, multi‑term project that takes a biomedical engineering concept from requirements and prototyping to demonstration, often in collaboration with clinical or industrial partners.

Students may also choose elective options in areas such as computational biology, machine learning for healthcare, regulatory affairs and entrepreneurship. The curriculum emphasises design projects, laboratory competency, professional engineering practice and ethical considerations in medical technology.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have a secondary school qualification with strong performance in mathematics and at least one science (biology, chemistry or physics). Typical preparation includes advanced mathematics (calculus where available) and physics; chemistry and biology are recommended. Admissions decisions consider the overall academic record, coursework rigour, personal statement and letters of recommendation. Prospective students from non‑English speaking backgrounds must demonstrate English language proficiency through recognised tests or equivalent evidence. Transfer students and applicants with prior college credit are considered on a case‑by‑case basis and may be placed into the programme according to equivalent coursework.

Career prospects

Graduates of the programme enter a variety of roles across healthcare, industry and research. Common career paths include:

• Medical device design and development engineer
• Clinical or hospital biomedical/clinical engineer supporting equipment installation, maintenance and safety
• Quality assurance and regulatory affairs specialist for medical products
• Research and development positions in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
• Systems engineer or software engineer focused on medical imaging, signal processing or health informatics
• Product management, technical sales and application engineering for medical technologies
• Pursuit of graduate study in biomedical engineering, medicine, physical therapy or related fields

The programme’s project work, laboratory experience and industry links support employability; many students also gain practical experience through internships, co‑op placements or collaborative capstone projects with clinical partners.

Why study at New York Institute of Technology

New York Institute of Technology offers a hands‑on biomedical engineering education with access to dedicated laboratories, prototyping facilities and interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering and health sciences. The curriculum emphasises experiential learning through design projects and capstone work, supported by faculty who have industry and research experience. Students benefit from the institute’s connections with medical centres and industry in the New York region, as well as career services that help with internships and employer engagement. Small class sizes in advanced courses, opportunities for undergraduate research, and support for professional certification and licensure preparation make the programme well suited for students aiming to enter the medical technology sector or continue to graduate study.