As a major at the University of South Carolina, you will develop the ability to identify, formulate and solve open-ended problems at the interface of engineering and medicine using skills acquired in mathematics; biological, chemical and physical sciences; and engineering. You will also learn how to communicate technical material, function on a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility, continue along a path of lifelong learning and recognize economic, social and global issues related to the profession.
You will enjoy courses with hands-on laboratory components as well as a senior capstone design sequence, during which you will work on problems defined by doctors or biomedical engineering industries. You will also be encouraged to get involved with research opportunities.
Careers
A major in biomedical engineering can prepare you for careers in:
- design, development and manufacturing of medical devices and procedures
- pharmaceuticals
- biology
- medicine
- federal agencies such as the FDA or U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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