Biomedical Engineering BS
Students in the undergraduate biomedical engineering program at
South Dakota Mines build a strong foundation in mathematics, the basic sciences,
and engineering principles).
During their first semester on campus, freshmen take
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, a course that provides students with
opportunities to learn more about the field of biomedical engineering and the
many career paths that can be followed within this diverse and ever-expanding
discipline. Students are assigned an academic advisor to schedule coursework
and grow professionally throughout their time at South Dakota Mines. They are also
assigned a hybrid advisor who will help them to navigate the transition into
college, develop strong study skills, and manage their time effectively during
their first year on campus. Students will also work with a peer mentor, who is
an upper-level student in the Biomedical Engineering program, and with the
program coordinator, who can help students look for professional development
opportunities and serves as a point of contact for undergraduates in the
program.
Students can choose to engage in undergraduate
research with faculty in the Department of Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering and earn research credits that count towards the
elective requirements for their degree.
Students are also encouraged to seek internships that
provide them with industry experiences and help them to grow their professional
networks. Students in our program have completed internships with companies
such as Abbott, Emerson, GE Healthcare, and Medtronic.