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Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineering is highly relevant to the 21st century research and education needs of the citizens of North Dakota and providing opportunity to students in one of the highest demand fields today.  The current high quality education received by engineering students at NDSU will be augmented with the biomedical engineering minor allowing graduates to more readily be able to contribute to the global demand for medical technologies and innovations. Employers are supportive and encouraging the addition of biomedical minor at NDSU.

Minor Requirements

Biomedical Engineering Minor

Required Credits: 21

Minor Requirements

BIOL 150
150L
General Biology I
and General Biology I Laboratory
4
CHEM 121General Chemistry I3
ZOO 370Cell Biology3
or ZOO 460 Animal Physiology
Electives11
Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials
Instrumentation for Engineers
Biomedical Engineering
Cardiovascular Engineering
Cardiovascular Engineering II
Human Factors Engineering
Hospital Management Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Introduction to Biomechanics
Biofluid Mechanics
Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials
Animal Cell Culture Techniques
Animal Physiology
Undergraduate Research: ENGR 193, 293, 393, or 494
Total Credits21

 Minor Requirements and Notes

  • A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.
  • Course pre-requisites apply.
  • At least 12 credits that apply to this minor must be unique from courses that apply to the student's major.