Biomedical Colleges in Ohio

Ohio State University

• The College of Medicine's School of Biomedical Science at Ohio State University offers a Biomedical Science program preparing students for graduate study in medical research, medicine, dentistry or other related health care fields. OSU is one of only a few in the country to offer a program in biomedical science at the undergraduate level. The program is offered in partnership with the Ohio State University Medical Center. The four-year program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professions. OSU's School of Biomedical Science also offers a Medical Scientist Program leading to a M.D. and a Ph.D., and a graduate program in Integrated Biomedical Science. Master and doctoral programs in Biomedical Engineering are offered through OSU's College of Engineering.

  Ohio State University
  190 North Oval Mall
  Columbus, OH 43210
  614-292-6446
  osu.edu

University of Cincinnati

• The College of Engineering's Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Cincinnati offers an undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering. The five-year program offers two tracks -- biomechanics and medical device innovation -- which prepare students for careers in the growing fields of medical device design and manufacturing. Master of Engineering, Master of Science and Ph.D. degree programs in Biomedical Engineering are also offered through the College of Engineering. A graduate program in Biomedical Science is offered to students in UC's College of Medicine who wish to pursue research opportunities in this area.

  University of Cincinnati
  2624 Clifton Avenue
  Cincinnati, OH 45221
  513-556-6000
  uc.edu

University of Akron

• The College of Engineering's Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Akron offers three tracks in its Biomedical Engineering program, each leading to a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. Students can choose to study biomaterials and tissue engineering (providing a core background in mechanics, chemistry and engineering), biomechanics (providing a background in mechanical engineering) or instrumentation, signals and imaging (providing an electrical engineering background). All are five-year programs. The college also offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering.

  University of Akron
  302 Buchtel Common
  Akron, OH 44325
  330-972-7111
  uakron.edu

University of Toledo

• The University of Toledo's College of Medicine offers graduate programs in Biomedical Science. Master degree programs are offered in 14 different areas of concentration, including the nation's only academic program in human donation science. Ph.D. programs in Biomedical Science are also offered in four areas, including cancer biology; cardiovascular and metabolic diseases; infection, immunity and transplantation, and neuroscience and neurological disorders. The College of Engineering offers a Ph.D. program in Biomedical Engineering.

  University of Toledo
  2801 West Bancroft
  Toledo, OH 43606
  419-530-4636
  utoledo.edu/

Owens Community College

• Owens Community College offers a two-year degree option for students interested in biomedical careers. The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Biomedical Electronics prepares teaches students to repair and maintain electro-mechanical equipment used in field of medicine. A certificate program in Biomedical Electronics is also offered for individuals who already have a degree in electrical engineering.

  Owens Community College
  30335 Oregon Road
  Perrysburg, OH 43551
  567-661-7000
  owens.edu

Wright State University

• The Department of Biomedical, Industrial & Human Factors Engineering, housed within the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Wright State University, offers a traditional four-year program in Biomedical Engineering, preparing students for career in the engineering industry, as well as a pre-medical track for students intending to pursue a medical, osteopathic, dental or veterinary degree. Separate tracks are offered in biomechanics, instrumentation, ergonomics, medical imaging and signal processing and orthopaedic engineering. Graduate programs area also offered. Write State also offers an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Biomedical Science.

  Wright State University
  3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
  Dayton, OH 45435
  937-775-3333
  wright.edu

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College offers a program in Biomedical Equipment and Information Systems Technology. The degree program, offered through the Center for Innovative Technologies, prepares students for careers as biomedical technicians, working with both computer systems and biomedical equipment and instrumentation.

  Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
  3520 Central Pkwy.
  Cincinnati, OH 45223
  513-569-1500
  cincinnatistate.edu