The Department of Electrical Engineering at California State University Long Beach offers a bachelor's degree in engineering with a focus in biomedical and clinical engineering. Students are provided with a foundation in mathematics, chemistry, anatomy, biology, physics and physiology applicable to the medical or industrial fields. Courses in the program include computer programming and problem-solving, electric and electronic circuits, thermodynamics and health care delivery systems engineering. Students in their senior year have the opportunity to choose elective courses that complement their discipline and career interests. For example, students planning to move on to a medical or dental degree can select advanced-level classes in biology and chemistry. Senior students also complete a design course and project. On-campus laboratories for anatomy and physiology give students hands-on experience.
California State University Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
562-965-8053
csulb.edu
The Center for Innovative Technologies at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College offers a 123-hour certificate program in biomedical equipment and information systems technology, to prepare students for the field of clinical engineering. Courses in the program include AC and DC circuit analysis, biomedical instrumentation, biology, physics and chemistry. Students get hands-on experience in career preparation and laboratory courses.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Division Office
Center for Innovative Technologies
210 Main Building
Cincinnati, OH 45241
513-569-1743
cincinnatistate.edu
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Connecticut offers bachelor's and master's degrees in biomedical engineering. Course topics include medical imaging systems, human biomechanics, clinical instrumentation systems, biomaterials and tissue engineering. Students pursuing a major in another discipline may minor in biomedical engineering. The school offers a five-year combined bachelor's and master's program in biomedical engineering. A master's-level internship in clinical engineering gives students an opportunity to get administrative and clinical experience at one of nine hospitals in Connecticut or Massachusetts. Students participating in the internship program receive a tuition waiver, stipend and full health insurance.
University of Connecticut
Department of Biomedical Engineering
260 Glenbrook Rd.
Storrs, CT 06269-2247
870-486-5838
uconn.edu