The new undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at SD
Mines is an excellent doorway to the medical research field. Shown
here, former SD Mines biomedical engineering graduate student, Lauren
Estridge-Zwanzig takes part in research on a new device to alleviate lower back
pain.
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
is partnering with the University of South Dakota to offer a collaborative
undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering. The new program, approved
by the South Dakota Board of Regents, is an excellent option for students
who seek a career that advances human health and well-being.
A biomedical engineering degree is
an excellent doorway to the medical research field. Biomedical engineers help
create cutting-edge technologies to diagnose and treat diseases. They also take
part in the development of a wide array of medical equipment, devices, and
therapies, including non-fouling catheters, advanced prostheses, implants,
organs-on-a-chip, and more. Graduates from the program at SD Mines will gain
hands-on laboratory experience along with data analysis, biomedical problem-solving,
and foundational engineering and medical research skills.
“We’re excited to offer this new
program to not only help meet the needs of the healthcare industry, but also to
provide a high-quality and affordable education to students who want a
successful career in the biomedical field,” says SD Mines President Jim Rankin.
Biomedical engineers are in high
demand across the healthcare industry. The United States Department of Labor projects
continued
growth in the industry over the coming decade. The Bureau of Labor statistics
points out that as the baby-boomer generation ages there will be an increasing
need for new medical equipment and devices that will require the services of
biomedical engineers.
SD Mines now offers bachelor’s,
master’s, and doctorate degrees in biomedical engineering. Those interested in
the program can find more
information here.