Biomedical-Related Program Names
| Degree Program | Primary Focus | Core Coursework | Types of Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | The use of plants or animals and their cells and tissue to create or modify products for human consumption | Biology, genetics, manufacturing, quality control, bioinformatics and molecular biology | Food processors, medicine and vaccine manufacturers, drug research institutions |
| Biomedical Engineering (BME) | Investigation of complex medical problems and development of engineering methods to solve them | Engineering framework including biomaterials, biomechanics, and bioelectricity | 2/3 of grads continue education (grad school or medical/dental school), staff engineer in a medical research laboratory, leading edge companies exploring nanotechnology |
| Healthcare Engineering Technology Management (HETM) | Manage and support the manufacture and use of existing medical devices and technology in patient care | Medical device systems, electrical engineering technology, patient safety and regulations, organizational leadership and supervision, clinical communication | Hospitals, medical equipment manufacturers |
