The Department of Biomedical Engineering began its undergraduate program within The University of Texas at Austin's prestigious top-ten ranked Cockrell School of Engineering in 2001. Offering students who excel in math and science an in-depth study of present successes and the future of medical technology and engineering, our undergraduate program prepares students for a demanding, yet highly rewarding, career.

For those entering the workforce with a bachelor’s degree, opportunities are available in the medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology fields within private companies, hospitals, research facilities of educational or medical institutions, and government agencies. The Department of Biomedical Engineering also prepares students who further their education with M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in engineering, math, and science. Other undergraduate alumni have attended professional schools in medicine, law, pharmacy, and veterinary science.

In our state-of-the-art facility, students have access to the very latest in laboratory equipment, research facilities, and technology. Our department offers interested students the opportunity to participate in faculty research while pursuing their undergraduate degrees. Students are encouraged to apply for a variety of internships and co-op experiences as well. Additionally, our program is excited to offer several required classes during an optional Maymester Study Abroad session to better prepare students for today's global focus on engineering and medicine.

After two years of core curriculum, students choose one of three technical areas of emphasis: Biomedical Imaging and Instrumentation, Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering, or Computational Biomedical Engineering. Students may also choose to pursue a minor from another college at The University of Texas at Austin while completing their B.S. in biomedical engineering.

Roughly 100 new biomedical undergraduates are accepted into the program each year, contributing to a close-knit and world-renowned university community in the exciting city of Austin, Texas. Austin is a great place to live and work—blessed with considerable natural beauty, an abundance of outdoor activities, and a thriving arts scene. Read more about living in Austin here.