Degree in Biomedical Engineering

The WPI Way

If you’re interested in a Biomedical Engineering degree at WPI, discover our award-winning faculty, cutting-edge research, and world-changing projects, along with the inspiring accomplishments of our alumni.

Biomedical Engineering Department

Biomedical engineers have to know about more than engineering, so in addition to biomedical engineering courses, your coursework will also span disciplines, giving you the chance to study subjects like chemistry, mathematics, and computational sciences. Using state-of-the-art instruments and technology in our labs, you’ll work alongside faculty on complex, hands-on projects that explore engineering applications in medical science, making WPI one of the best biomedical engineering colleges offering a practical combination of knowledge and real-world experience.

Here, you can tailor your studies to match your interests, so you can dig deep into the subjects you find most compelling and work on cutting-edge research that could change the world.

With WPI’s accelerated five-year program, you can finish a BS/MS program in a shorter time.

Project-based Learning

Hands-on, project-based learning is the cornerstone of the WPI experience, and a big reason why you’ll stand out to employers. As a Biomedical Engineering major, your options might include supporting faculty research, conducting projects off-campus in the U.S. or abroad, and finding your niche.

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More Value

Whether it’s real-world work experience through a co-op or internship, accelerating your path with a BS/MS program, or even finding opportunities to integrate coursework with extracurricular interests, personalizing your education at WPI pays off. See how WPI changes your path.

Return on Investment

Earn a Bachelor’s in a Related Area

Whether you’re considering a double major or the idea of a biomedical engineering minor rather than a full major, you’ve got options. WPI’s degree in biology and biotechnology gives you the chance to not just learn how biological systems operate, but work to develop solutions to improve lives. Interested in immersing yourself in all things robots? Our bachelor’s degree in robotics engineering is the first-of-its-kind bachelor’s in the nation and uses an interactive, hands-on approach to give you experiences that will prove invaluable in your future career. If designing circuits for wearable medical sensors or exploring solar-powered devices better aligns with your interests, our bachelor’s in electrical and computer engineering could be the perfect fit. If you’re drawn to a little bit of everything, from manufacturing to biomechanical, energy, and mechanical design, our degree in mechanical engineering gives you the best of all worlds, starting from day one of classes.

Continue Your Biomedical Engineering Education

Already completed the biomedical engineering courses needed to earn your bachelor’s and looking for more? No problem, and no need to leave WPI—our master’s degree in biomedical engineering lets you tailor your studies to your own distinct passions and interests. If you’re looking to dive into a specific aspect of the biomedical engineering industry, our master of engineering in biomedical engineering gives you the chance to do exactly that. If you’ve already got a bachelor’s and master’s under your belt, consider becoming a candidate for a PhD; here at WPI, you’ll be able to take advantage of a program that’s innovative and adaptable to your specific interests while continuing to pursue your academic goals.