This interdisciplinary minor is for students who would like to learn about processes encountered in biomedical engineering and enhance their ability to integrate knowledge from different disciplines with principles used in biomedical engineering. The minor offers an opportunity for students to be recognized for study in this growing multidisciplinary field and to enhance competitiveness for job opportunities upon graduation.
Program Highlights
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Low student to instructor ratio
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Research opportunities in the field of biomedical engineering for students. Research projects are offered by faculty of the biomedical engineering program and investigators of the Bioelectric Center
Careers
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Biological Technicians
Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.
Electrical Engineering Technicians
Test or modify developmental or operational electrical machinery or electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants or laboratories. Usually work under direction of engineers or technologists.
Biomedical Engineers
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
Biological Scientists, All Other
All biological scientists not listed separately.
Requirements
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To enroll in the BME minor, please email the coordinator of the BME minor (Dharmakeerthi Nawarathna, dnawarat@odu.edu) stating your name, UIN, major, and the electives that you intend to take. Undergraduate students in any engineering, mathematics, science, or health-related discipline are encouraged to inquire about the program and apply.
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