2026-2027 Academic DRAFT Catalog

May 01, 2026

2026-2027 Academic DRAFT Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biomedical Engineering, BSBE (BIOMEGR-BSBE)

CIP Code: 140501

Program Description

The Department of Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering offers an undergraduate program in biomedical engineering leading to the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical engineering is concerned with solving and understanding problems in biology and medicine by using principles, methods, and approaches drawn from engineering science and technology. Biomedical engineering students work in modern teaching laboratories structured around computer-based engineering workstations and receive intensive academic training in engineering design and analysis principles as well as life science concepts. The senior design course integrates learning in previous engineering courses to solve actual biomedical engineering problems that help prepare students for employment or graduate study. The curriculum provides a solid foundation of courses in physical, life, and engineering sciences, as well as mathematics. Courses in biomedical engineering advance and apply the engineering science to medical devices and living systems.

Current efforts in biomedical engineering at Wright State University include developing medical and surgical instrumentation, designing rehabilitative assistive and intelligent prosthetic/orthotic devices, biomimetics, orthopedic implants, tissue engineering constructs with stem cells (heart, chronic wounds, bone, central nervous system), nanomedicine (nanoparticles for treating various types of cancer and atherosclerosis), and biomedical microdevices. Many of these areas require interfacing complex systems with computer data acquisition and subsequent modeling and analysis with modern engineering software.

Two separate curricula are available. Curriculum A is the traditional ABET-accredited degree program. Curriculum B, in addition to being ABET accredited, prepares students to apply for medical school or other medical/health science graduate programs. Students who transfer between curricula must complete the final curriculum in total.

Biomedical engineers are employed in industry, hospitals, research facilities, government laboratories, and universities in areas such as artificial organs, biomechanics, drug delivery systems, automated patient monitoring, artificial joints, prosthetics, and medical imaging technologies. Graduates may also pursue graduate studies in engineering or life sciences.

Program Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org) under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Admission Requirements

Biomedical engineering students must meet the following requirements for full admission into the BSBE program:

Completion of 24 or more semester hours of college level work
2.25 cumulative GPA at Wright State and in all academic work
C or higher in ENG 1100 (or any Wright State Core First-Year Writing Course)
C or higher in CHM 1210/1210L or PHY 2400/2400L
C or higher in MTH 2300

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in this program will learn to:

work successfully in an engineering or related field, leading to advancement and opportunities for greater responsibility or increased level of skill
expand their knowledge and capabilities by adapting to evolving technology and workforce needs through sustained learning applicable to the discipline through self-study, professional training programs, and graduate education
create engineering solutions and put engineering principles into practice, while successfully leading, managing, or working in diverse and cross-functional teams
demonstrate ongoing consideration of engineering work ethics and professionalism consistent with societal and environmental needs
inspire and serve as mentors for the next generation of engineers

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:

identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
communicate effectively with a range of audiences
recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Combined Undergraduate and Graduate Program

This program offers two combined-degree programs. One with a master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering and another with a master’s degree in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering. A combined-degree program provides an opportunity for an undergraduate student to begin working toward a master’s degree in their senior year. This allows students to complete the bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less combined time than it would take to complete them sequentially.

Students enrolled in a combined-degree program may “double count” a maximum of nine credit hours of graduate-level courses to satisfy both the bachelor’s and the master’s degree requirements. Students must earn at least 141 unique credit hours (any credits that “double-count” toward both degrees are counted only once toward the total number of unique hours) in the combined-degree program.

To participate in a combined-degree program, students must apply through the School of Graduate Studies and meet all admission qualifications. Learn more about combined programs in Policy 5330.

Information for International Students

This program qualifies as a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degree for the purpose of a STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension. Certain students on an F-1 visa may apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT. Students can learn more on the USCIS website.

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Program Requirements

I. Wright State Core: 36 Credit Hours

As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.

Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements.

US Civic Literacy: 3 Credit Hours

All students must successfully complete the US Civic Literacy class during their first year.

UVC 1025 - US Civic Literacy Credit Hour(s): 3

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

First-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)

All students must successfully complete ENG 1100.  Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course (DEV 0100). 
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
Second-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)

All students must successfully complete one second-year writing course from the choices below:
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 2140 - Research, Technical Writing, and Presentation for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours

Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the required course below.

Required:

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement.

History Requirement (3 credit hours)

Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3 (GI)
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3 (GI)
HST 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture Credit Hour(s): 3 (GI)
Arts and Humanities Course (3 credit hours)

Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Element D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Required:

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
Pre-Medicine students are required to complete the following as their second course:
SOC 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3

Element E - Natural Sciences: 10 Credit Hours

Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory.

Required:

PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2400R - General Physics I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410R - General Physics II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0

Additional Core Courses: 1 Credit Hour

Students will select up to 1 additional credit hour from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.

Additional Core Requirements

Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:

One Global Inquiry (GI) course
One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.

Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.

II. Department Courses: 29 Credit Hours

BME 4421 - Biotransport Credit Hour(s): 3
BME 4440 - Biomaterials Credit Hour(s): 4
BME 4440L - Biomaterials Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BME 4470 - Design of Medical Devices Credit Hour(s): 3
BME 4550 - Bioinstrumentation Credit Hour(s): 4
BME 4550L - Bioinstrumentation Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
ISE 2211 - Statistics for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4310 - Ergonomics Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 3840 - Applied Machine Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
ISE 3540 - Applied Machine Learning Credit Hour(s): 3

Senior Design: 6 Credit Hours

BME 4910 - Biomedical Engineering Design I Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
BME 4920 - Biomedical Engineering Design II Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)

III. Other CECS Courses: 21 Credit Hours

CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 1160L - Intro to Comp Prog Lab Credit Hour(s): 0
EE 2010 - Analog Circuit Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 2010L - Analog Circuit Theory Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 3310 - Electronic Devices and Circuits Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 3310L - Electronic Devices and Circuits Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 3510 - Continuous and Discrete Linear Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 2120 - Statics Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 3120 - Mechanics of Materials Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. Other: 26-36 Credit Hours

CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1220R - General Chemistry Lab II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 2100 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 2100L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
ANT 3100 - Human Structure and Function I Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 3100L - Human Structure and Function I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
ANT 2120 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 2120L - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
ANT 3120 - Human Structure and Function II Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 3120L - Human Structure and Function II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
Pre-Medicine students are also required to complete the following:
CHM 2110 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2110L - Organic Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 2110R - Organic Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 2120 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2120L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 2120R - Organic Chemistry Lab II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0

V. Technical Electives: 3-9 Credit Hours

Traditional students will select 9 credit hours and Pre-Medicine students will select 3 credit hours from the list below.

BME 3940 - Biomedical Engineering Internship I Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
BME 4450 - Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Credit Hour(s): 3
BME 4460 - Nanomedicine Fundamentals Credit Hour(s): 3
BME 4703 - Medical Imaging Credit Hour(s): 3
BME 4940 - Biomedical Engineering Internship II Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
BME 4950 - Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Engineering II Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
BME 4960 - Departmental Honors Research in BME Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
BME 4980 - Undergraduate Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering II Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
BME 4990 - Undergraduate Independent Studies in Biomedical Engineering II Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
EE 4190 - Reinforcement Learning and Neural Networks in Intelligent Control Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 4190L - Reinforcement Learning and Neural Networks in Intelligent Control Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
ISE 4300 - Fundamentals of Human Factors Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4320 - Human-System Interaction and Design Thinking Principles Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4400 - Engineering Economy Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4120 - Finite Element Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4120L - Finite Element Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
The following electives are approved for traditional students only:
ISE 4150 - Advanced Probability and Statistics for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4830 - Engineering Project Management and Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4850 - Six Sigma for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 3870 - Machining Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 3870L - Machining Lab Credit Hour(s): 0

Total: 121-125 Credit Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

A Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS), also known as a four-year guide, is an academic tool showing one example of how a program can be completed in a certain amount of time. All Wright State undergraduate majors can be completed in four years with careful planning. Some programs may require summer coursework. Time to degree is dependent on many factors including student placement in mathematics and writing courses, CCP and AP coursework, transfer coursework, and other variables.

These guides are valid for this year’s Academic Catalog only and are subject to change. These guides are a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. Students should consult with their academic advisor on a regular basis and create a personalized plan to degree completion.