Undergraduate Program -- Biomedical Engineering
The biomedical engineering (BME) curriculum integrates selected engineering sciences and design methods with life science coursework. The program prepares students for careers in a variety of health care related professions 
including work for medical device manufacturers and regulatory governmental agencies. The course content of the biomedical engineering curriculum complements the departmental strengths in mechanical engineering and includes a comprehensive coverage of engineering materials and biomechanics applications. Elective courses are available to allow students to specialize their curriculum to areas of particular current interest in the marketplace such as cellular and tissue engineering applications. The biomedical engineering program also allows students to meet medical school admission requirements with an appropriate selection of technical electives.
Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of the biomedical engineering program are
- To provide students with a solid foundation in mathematics, the basic and engineering sciences and engineering design methods.
- To provide students with a comprehensive integration of engineering methods of problem-solving and design with the biological sciences.
- To develop the skills needed for work in the medical device industry including a thorough coverage of engineering materials, biomaterials, biomechanics, medical device design, and work in interdisciplinary teams.
- To provide essential laboratory experience with commonly used biomedical devices and systems and to provide coverage of methods for the design of experiments in medical and life science applications.
- To provide a biomedical technology-based engineering background for students desiring admission to medical school with admission requirements being met through the appropriate selection of elective coursework.
Biomedical Curriculum
The Biomedical Curriculum can be accessed here.
Biomedical Engineering Fact Sheet
http://pr.tennessee.edu/academicprograms/majorsseriespdfs/05biomedical.pdf