Florida State University

What you'll study

The programme is structured as a four‑year undergraduate degree focused on engineering fundamentals and biomedical applications. Early years concentrate on foundational coursework in calculus, physics, chemistry and biology alongside introductory engineering topics such as programming, statics/dynamics and circuits. Core biomedical engineering subjects include biomechanics, biomaterials, biomedical instrumentation, biofluids and systems physiology. Students also take courses in signals and systems, transport phenomena, tissue engineering or biomedical imaging depending on elective choices.

Laboratory work and practical projects are integral: students complete hands‑on labs, design projects, and team‑based assignments. The curriculum culminates in a senior design capstone where multidisciplinary student teams develop a prototype or solve a clinically motivated engineering problem. Opportunities for undergraduate research, internships with medical device companies or clinical partners, and elective technical specialisations (for example, biomedical sensors, computational modelling, or biomaterials) are available to tailor the degree to individual interests.

Entry requirements

• Successful completion of secondary education with strong performance in mathematics (calculus/advanced algebra), physics and chemistry; biology is highly recommended.
• A competitive academic record demonstrating preparation for a rigorous engineering curriculum. Admissions decisions also consider the overall strength of the application, including coursework rigor.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the university's English proficiency requirements with a recognised test or equivalent qualification.
• Transfer students should have completed appropriate college‑level prerequisites (calculus, introductory physics and chemistry) and work with academic advisers to map credits into the biomedical engineering curriculum.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a broad range of careers across medical device development, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare systems. Typical roles include design engineer, product development engineer, quality assurance/ regulatory affairs specialist, clinical engineer, and applications or field service engineer. Many alumni pursue graduate study in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or clinical degrees such as medicine or physician assistant programmes. The degree also provides a strong foundation for roles in research and development, medical imaging, computational modelling, and startups focused on healthcare technologies.

Why study at Florida State University

Florida State University offers a biomedical engineering programme embedded in a research‑active engineering college with access to interdisciplinary collaborations across the university and local health partners. Undergraduates benefit from hands‑on laboratories, a senior capstone sequence, and opportunities for internships and research with faculty. The programme’s location provides connections to regional medical centres and industry, and FSU supports student organisations, makerspaces and career services that help students secure experiential learning and post‑graduate employment or study pathways.