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Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Biomedical Engineering, BSBmE

Biomedical engineering is a new, hybrid field that employs engineering knowledge in biology and medicine, providing an overall enhancement to healthcare. The field includes artificial organ work, automated patient monitoring, biomaterials design, and sports medicine.

Your Degree Plan

Want to be part of the latest advances in medical technologies and treatment and diagnosis strategies? In biomedical engineering, you can help revolutionize biomedical sciences and our healthcare system.
Take advantage of special options related to this major:

Honors

Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.

The WVU Difference

What sets this program apart?

  • Senior design projects pair students with clinical and industrial partners to answer open-ended problems applicable to our healthcare system.
  • Funds available for students involved in undergraduate research to attend national conferences.
  • Hands-on focus builds expertise in cellular-based systems and technologies.
  • Opportunities to work with clinical and industrial partners for individual research.
  • On-campus facilities include biomedical engineering computer rooms and bioanalytical, biomechanics and bioprinting, and bioskills spectroscopy labs.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Learn by Doing

Get involved outside the classroom.

Biomedical Engineering students are encouraged to participate in research from the freshman year on. Any student who wishes to work with a faculty member is able to do so.

Our students have current projects in engineering as well as in other colleges, especially in the health sciences. Students can present their research findings at regional (Van Liere Research Day, Biomedical Engineering Open House, Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol, etc.), as well as national events (BMEG national conference).

Connect with other students who share your academic interests as a member of:

View all of the student organizations you can join.

Before graduating, all undergraduates in this major complete an academic project (or “capstone”) to demonstrate their research, communication, and critical thinking skills. Projects have included:

  • Neuroscience and Engineering: design and fabricate, using additive manufacturing, flexible electrodes for peripheral brain recording and stimulation .
  • Alcon: develop an in-process method for particulate inspection of intraocular lenses.
  • NIOSH: explore the application of image processing techniques to the recordings of voluntary cough sounds from patients with and without lung disease.

Careers and Outcomes

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

Median Salary: $78,420

Possible Job Titles: Regulatory Affairs Associate (RA Associate), Regulatory Affairs Consultant (RA Consultant), Regulatory Affairs Specialist (RA Specialist), Regulatory Engineer

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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $106,950

Possible Job Titles: Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician (Biomedical Tech), Research Engineer, Process Engineer

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Sales Engineers

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $121,520

Possible Job Titles: Business Development Engineer, Product Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Marketing Engineer

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Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Biomedical Engineering major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.

Engineering Requirements

You must meet the following requirements:

  • High School GPA: 2.5
  • ACT Math: 22
  • SAT Math: 540

Engineering Requirements for Test Optional Students

You must meet the following requirements:

  • High School GPA: 3.0

Requirements for Engineering Technology

You must meet the following requirements:

  • High School GPA: 2.5
To be admitted to WVU’s Engineering Technology major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU’s first-time freshman admission requirements for the 2025-26 academic year.

Tuition and Aid

How much does Biomedical Engineering at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

Scholarships

Estimate your eligibility for merit scholarships at WVU Morgantown.

Ways to Save

Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.

Financial Aid

The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Biomedical Engineering, BSBmE is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

How to Complete the FAFSA

Start at Another WVU Campus

You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.

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Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.

Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

Learn How to Transfer Course Credits

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