Biomedical engineering is the bridge between the worlds of engineering and health care through a fusion of science, medicine and technology. It uses engineering design principles to solve problems in biology and medicine, with the goal of improving health care and advancing medical research.
Researchers in this field design innovative medical devices, create life-saving diagnostic tools and develop cutting-edge therapies to combat or cure diseases. Biomedical engineers push the boundaries of what's possible in medicine, constantly innovating to improve patient care and quality of life by designing artificial organs and tissues, creating drug delivery devices, developing innovative imaging techniques utilizing MRI, CT scans and artificial intelligence, or creating new diagnostic tools and treatments.
Biomedical engineering is an ideal degree for people who have a passion for medicine but also enjoy applying the design principles and quantitative analysis that comprise engineering. The ultimate common goal of biomedical engineering is to help people live longer while feeling better.
If you're fascinated by both science and technology and you have a passion for making a difference in people's lives, biomedical engineering is the perfect field for you. It's a challenging and rewarding path that offers endless opportunities for creativity and impact.
Our Research Areas
Explore the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) research areas and the faculty who champion that research.
- Biomaterials
- Biosensors and Instrumentation
- Cell and Tissue Engineering
- Computational Biomedical Engineering
- Drug Discovery and Delivery
- Imaging and Image Guided Interventions
- Multiscale Biophysics and Biomechanics
- Neuroengineering
Hear From Our Students
Join Texas BME students as they talk about their biomedical engineering projects, experiences and what biomedical engineering means to them.
