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Thank you for your interest in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Our mission is to educate undergraduate and graduate students in the fundamentals of engineering and science as they relate to medicine, and to perform multi-disciplinary, disease-oriented research at the molecular and cellular levels. We are building a world-class faculty for BME and enrolling outstanding students as we continue our successful pursuit of placing among the elite Biomedical Engineering programs in the nation. Providing impetus to this pursuit is our close collaboration with the UT Health Science Center and the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, both in Houston. Through this collaboration, BME students receive clinical-based instruction and experience the interdisciplinary nature of patient care; clinical etiquette; and operating room, intensive care, and labor & delivery procedures.
The Undergraduate degree program in Biomedical Engineering offers the following technical area options: Biomedical Imaging & Instrumentation (Digital or Imaging Applications), Cell & Bio-molecular Engineering, Computational Biomedical Engineering, and Pre-medical Engineering. For those students seeking to enter the workforce with a BME bachelor's degree, career opportunities are available in private industry, hospitals, research facilities of educational and medical institutions, and government agencies.
Thank you again for your interest in Biomedical Engineering at UT Austin. We are here to serve our students and the citizens of Texas, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kenneth R. Diller, Chairman
Department of Biomedical Engineering
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Contact Information
Please visit the main University of Texas at Austin web site at www.utexas.edu for further information about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and housing. If you would like to order The Undergraduate Catalog, contact the Office of Registrar at 512-475-7575.
To schedule a campus tour, contact the Office of Admissions (512-475-7445). To schedule a visit with the Cockrell School of Engineering, contact the Student Affairs Office (512-471-4321). If you have additional questions concerning Biomedical Engineering, please contact undergraduate advising office at (512)471-4254 and they will be happy to assist you.
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Why Study Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin?
The undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering joined UT's prestigious Cockrell School of Engineering in 2002 as the first new department in over fifty years. Offering students who excel in math and science a look into the future of medical technology and engineering, this rapidly growing field has something for everyone. Graduates of the program may choose to enter industry in one of many varied areas or continue their education. Past graduates are pursuing Masters and PhD degrees in Engineering, Math and Science, as well as professional schools in Medicine, Law, Pharmacy and Veterinary Science.
With the move to our new state of the art facility, students will have access to the very latest in laboratory equipment, research facilities and technology. Biomedical Engineering offers interested students the opportunity to participate in faculty research while pursuing their Bachelor of Science Degree. Students are encouraged to apply for a variety of internships and co-op experience as well. 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: Imaging and Instrumentation, Cell and Biomolecular Engineering or Computational Biomedical Engineering. Students may also choose to pursue a minor from another college at UT while completing their BS in BME.
BME accepts 100 new students each year, maintaining a small department within a vibrant, world renowned University in the exciting city of Austin, Texas. Austin is a great place to live and work - it's blessed with considerable natural beauty and is not the dry Texas desert you may have imagined. The Colorado river winds through rolling green hills in the center of town. Austin is located near the Balcones fault (don't worry, it has been inactive for the last 60 million years) over limestone bedrock. There are many interesting geological features in this area including caves and dinosaur footprints. Austin is home to numerous hike and bike trails and many beautiful parks, where Austinites enjoy frisbee, golf, soccer, tennis and numerous other outdoor activities year round. Zilker park houses the famous Barton Springs pool which is spring-fed from the Edwards Aquifer and flows 27 million gallons per day into the town lake. West of Austin is the rolling Texas Hill Country and east is agriculturally rich coastal plain.
The arts community is very strong in Austin--the music scene ranges from traditional country to modern jazz and rock. Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World and is home to many musicians, with live bands playing nightly. Austin is home to Willie Nelson, Charlie and Will Sexton, the western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, Antone's, the well-known blues club and many others. There are several theater companies including Esther's Follies, which is featured on the Comedy Channel from time to time. Austin is also home to many museums and fun attractions and the famous Congress Avenue Bat Bridge.
New, affordable apartments are available near the university and a free shuttle bus system operates year round throughout most of the city. More information on living in Austin.