B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that applies engineering principles to biology and medicine to improve human health, patient care, and quality of life.
In this degree program, students work at the intersection of engineering, medicine, and artificial intelligence to design and develop biomaterials, biomedical devices, computational models, digital health technologies, engineered biological systems, and therapeutic solutions.
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What you'll learn
The B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at IU Bloomington’s Luddy School prepares you to address important challenges in patient care and human health. Through hands-on experience with emerging biomedical technologies, students build skills in engineering design, computing, and artificial intelligence while exploring areas such as biomaterials, organoid and tissue engineering, medical devices, and AI-enabled healthcare solutions.
Program details for B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
At a glance
Format: On-campus
Start dates: Fall, Spring
Degree requirements
Students will complete 120 credit hours, including IU’s Common Ground courses, core math and science courses (41 hours), an engineering core (28 hours), and select from a large choice of technical electives that allow you to specialize in areas like cellular, tissue and molecular bioengineering; biosensors and devices; computational biology; neuroengineering; medical imaging and medical AI; and global health. In your senior year, you will complete a year-long engineering capstone project, solving real-world biomedical problems under industry-relevant constraints.
Note: Students who select the Pre-Med track will complete two additional credit hours (122 total).
Choose a BME specialization
- Biomedical Imaging & Devices: Design biosensors, wearable technologies, bioimaging systems, diagnostic and therapeutic devices, medical robots, and assistive technologies.
- Computational Medicine & Biomedical Data: Apply AI, data science, image analysis, and computational modeling to address complex biological, clinical, and healthcare challenges.
- Cellular, Molecular, Tissue, and Neural Engineering: Engineer biomaterials, cells, tissues, and biological systems to advance regenerative medicine, neuroengineering, therapeutics, and disease treatment.
- Pre-Med: Complete medical school prerequisites while earning a rigorous engineering degree designed to prepare future physician-engineers.
- Custom Pathway: Choose your own degree focus with the help of your academic advisor.
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More pathways at Luddy Indianapolis
Study Biomedical Engineering in downtown Indianapolis and gain hands-on clinical experience in the heart of Indiana's healthcare and life sciences community.
The Luddy student experience
Student living
Our Living Learning Center
The Luddy Living Learning Center is a first-year residential community at IU Bloomington where students can connect, explore tech, and take part in exclusive trips and speaker events. It also features a makerspace with high-tech equipment just for Luddy students.
Scholarships and financial aid
Find financial help
Attending the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is more affordable than you think. With direct-admit scholarships and federal financial aid, you can reduce the cost of earning your B.S. in Computer Science at IU.
A master’s degree in just one more year
Accelerated Masters Programs
Earn a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated Master's Programs (AMPs) at IU help save time and tuition costs while getting job-ready at the school you know and trust. Luddy offers many paths to your advanced degree to give you an advantage in the job market.