Undergraduate Programs

"Sensing and Actuating Life"

 

Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering (BMTE) Track

The BMTE track addresses fundamental issues at the interface of materials science, biology and engineering.  The coursework includes the design and development of materials for biological applications, the engineering of new tissues from isolated cells including stem cells, and techniques for measuring the outcome of biomaterials and biological interactions.  Students will understand how materials, cells, tissues, and organ systems interact and how such interactions affect the organization and functional states of cells and tissues.  The knowledge will also direct rational, practical therapeutic solutions.

The BMTE track is ideal for those interested in combining the training of Biomedical Engineering with Materials Science & Engineering, or with Chemical Engineering.  Professional opportunities are found in the biotechnology, medical device and biopharmaceutical industries or further studies in graduate or medical school.  Exciting opportunities are expected for engineers trained in the development and production of biological materials, medical devices, and combination drug-cell-material devices.

In addition to the general Biomedical Engineering requirements, students in the CMBT Track must fulfill track requirements.

Sample Schedules

  • BME & MSE double major, class of 2009-2012 (pdf)
  • BME & MSE double major, class of 2013-2014 (pdf)
  • BME & CHE double major, class of 2009-2012 (pdf)
  • BME & CHE double major, class of 2013-2014 (pdf)

(Update 07/09/11)

 

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Campus Office for Student Affairs and Graduate Admissions
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University
Doherty Hall 2100
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Ph: (412) 268-3955
Fax: (412) 268-1173

Administrative Office
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University
PTC 4105
700 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Ph: (412) 268-6222
Fax: (412) 268-9807