Undergraduate Programs Overview
Major in Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering education at Carnegie Mellon reflects the belief that a top biomedical engineer must be deeply trained in both a traditional engineering practice and biomedical sciences. The unique additional major program leverages extensive collaborations with sister departments in the College of Engineering and with major medical institutions in Pittsburgh. This collaborative approach, combined with a rigorous engineering education, confers unique depth and breadth to the education of Biomedical Engineering graduates.
Students who elect Biomedical Engineering as a major must also declare a major in one of the traditional engineering disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. The curriculum, demanding but readily feasible to complete in four years, is highly rewarding to motivated students.
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Minor in Biomedical Engineering
The minor program is designed for engineering students who desire exposure to biomedical engineering but may not have the time to pursue the Biomedical Engineering additional major. The program is open to students of all colleges and is popular among science majors. In conjunction with other relevant courses, the program may provide a sufficient background for jobs or graduate studies in biomedical engineering. Students interested in a medical career may also find this program helpful.
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New admissions policy: Students now apply directly to an engineering major
Students applying to the College of Engineering can choose their at two times: when applying to a major directly or when applying undecided and making a selection in the spring of their first year.
Students who apply directly to a major are admitted directly to that major or, in the case of Civil and Environmental Engineering, a department. Students who are accepted to Civil and Environmental Engineering will declare either Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering at the end of the fall semester of their first year.
Students admitted as undecided within the College of Engineering are allowed to choose among the primary majors during the spring semester of their first year.
Requests to change majors will be considered after the first year but are not guaranteed to be approved and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
In the spring of their first year, all students will also have the opportunity to declare an additional major, such as Biomedical Engineering, Engineering and Public Policy, Engineering, Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Engineering and Fine Arts.
Most BME undergrad students perform original research as part of the college education. Some start as early as the sophomore year and continue through the college.
Undergraduate Research
Carnegie Mellon offers a unique additional major program in Biomedical Engineering to provide a comprehensive education and an optimal job outlook.
Study
Capstone Design Projects highlight the outstanding talents and unique breadth and depth of BME students.
