Our minor in biomedical engineering is designed for students interested in applying engineering principles to medical and biological problems. The minor is particularly suitable for students pursuing majors in engineering, physics or another applied science and who are seeking careers in health-related professions.
Why Minor in Biomedical Engineering at Clarkson?
Engineers with skills that integrate engineering principles with an understanding of biology and medicine are in increasing demand. The minor in biomedical engineering gives you these skills.
You'll leave Clarkson with the ability to apply biomedical engineering principles to improve the quality of life for people with medical conditions or disabilities.
What You’ll Learn
You'll learn key concepts and principles of biomedical engineering through hands-on learning. You'll focus on how biomedical engineering solves complex engineering problems in industry, government and academic settings.
This minor is connected closely with the biomedical science and technology minor. Students from both minors participate in shared core courses along with a multidisciplinary capstone design course.
Students are required to complete the following courses:
Physiology/Anatomy
Students are required to complete:
BY471 Anatomy and Physiology I and BY473 Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
or BY472 Anatomy and Physiology II and BY474 Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
or BY360 Comparative Physiology and BY362 Comparative Physiology Laboratory
BR200 Introduction to Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering, Science and Technology
BR450 Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology Capstone Design I
or equivalent engineering design course with a BEST-approved project
BR400 Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals
Mathematics/Science
MA131 Calculus I
MA132 Calculus II
PH131 Physics I
PH132 Physics II
BY160 Biology II: Cell and Molecular Biology
Engineering depth elective: Students must complete one three-credit course from the approved list of upper-level biomedical engineering-related courses.
Breadth Elective: Students must complete one three-credit course from the approved list of upper-level related courses.
Career Possibilities
Graduates with a biomedical engineering minor will work in their major's discipline, such as mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering, while applying their knowledge and skills to the biomedical field.
For example, you could be creating a new drug, developing a medical device or advancing disease detection. Engineering concepts are useful for understanding normal bodily functions, what can go wrong and, most importantly, how to solve the issue to help patients live longer, healthier lives.
Recent Employers
Recent graduates with a biomedical engineering minor have found employment through such organizations as:
Gilson
Johnson & Johnson
Medtronic
Procter & Gamble
Regeneron
Contact Us
Biomedical Engineering Program Email:bme@litpliant.net Phone: 315-268-6528
Interested in learning more about the minor in biomedical engineering? Contact the Biomedical Engineering Program today with your questions.
