Join an innovative program that prepares you to solve critical health problems at the intersection of life sciences and engineering.
As a biomedical engineering major at USD, you will integrate engineering and medicine to develop solutions for medical problems. Here you will find a variety of experiential learning opportunities, from working with doctors to build medical devices to interning at local corporations at the forefront of developing cures for disease. Our program will provide you with rich experiences in and beyond the classroom so you can pursue your career in biotech, engineering, medical school, public policy and more. The field has an excellent job-growth outlook as the world's population ages and demands innovative new solutions to medical problems.
Discover how to solve critical health problems and gain experience developing and commercializing these solutions as a biomedical engineering major.
A degree in biomedical engineering prepares you for a career in in the rapidly growing field that combines health care with engineering. You will be prepared for jobs in biotech, pharmaceuticals, biomedical research, medical device manufacturing and more. Plus, you can apply 12 credits of your bachelor's degree program toward a master's degree in an accelerated option that allows you to earn both your bachelor's and master's degrees in five years instead of six.
A degree in biomedical engineering prepares you for a career in in the rapidly growing field that combines health care with engineering. You will be prepared for jobs in biotech, pharmaceuticals, biomedical research, medical device manufacturing and more. Plus, you can apply 12 credits of your bachelor's degree program toward a master's degree in an accelerated option that allows you to earn both your bachelor's and master's degrees in five years instead of six.
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The real-world experiences you gain through an internship will equip you with valuable skills that will set you apart after graduation.
Research training emphasizes engineering biomaterials that can repair or replace damaged tissues and treat critical diseases. We have state-of-the-art research instrumentation and are creating the Aseptic Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Production & Training Center that will enable students, along with their faculty advisors, to translate their research from the bench to the bedside.
USD is home to more than 170 student organizations, including several that are housed in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. You may be interested in joining the Society for Biomaterials to make friends, develop new skills and explore your interests.
The Society for Biomaterials chapter is active on campus. For the past two years, they have been awarded a $5,000 grant to host Biomaterials Day and do outreach research experiments for students in the area to help them become excited about science.
As a biomedical engineering student, you can take part in many different research opportunities. The current focus areas of faculty research within the program are:
Biomedical engineering combines science, engineering and medicine to solve human health problems and improve quality of life. Biomedical engineers work with doctors to build medical devices that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
The USD Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Cleanroom provides businesses and researchers with a facility to produce aseptic pharmaceutical products and medical devices.
Our facility is open to pharmaceutical, animal health and medical device businesses and researchers. In addition, we offer:
Our cGMP is versatile and competitively priced, making us ideal for small businesses and researchers looking to produce pre-clinical and clinical trial material.
Learn more about tuition and fees for undergraduate students and see how your out-of-pocket costs at USD compare to those at other colleges and universities. Visit the Undergraduate Tuition & Costs Detailed page for program specific costs and fees.
Navigating options for how to pay for college can be challenging, but you are not alone. The Office of Financial Aid will work with you and your family to explore how you can make your college education even more affordable.
USD awards nearly $9.5 million in scholarships each year. View our scholarships to see which ones you may qualify for and how you can apply.
The USD biomedical engineering faculty remains concerned about running a practical program that brings value. They know that companies are always looking for competent innovators and critical thinkers who bring more with their degree than just a piece of paper.
Tim Hartman
B.S. Biomedical Engineering '22
