Biomedical Engineering Degree

The biomedical engineering program at Wake Forest University prepares students for careers in industrial, health care, academic, and government settings. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biological and health systems. Program courses include: integrated biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer biomedical engineering degrees.

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Wake Forest University

200 Community College Road, Henderson, NC

Wake Forest University is a nonprofit private institution located in Winston Salem, NC and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Approximately seven thousand students enroll at WFU per year.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. This school accepts approximately 40% of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, around 32% of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at wfu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $46,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $8,300 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.wfu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Biomedical Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wake Forest University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Biomedical Engineers

Description

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, biomedical engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.1% from 2014 to 2024

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).