BA/BS in Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Biomedical engineering at Cornell is an undergraduate major housed in the engineering college, with a quantitative outlook on biology across scales of size and time. Its attention to human health sets it apart from neighbouring programs that study biological systems from other angles, such as biological and environmental engineering or chemical and biomolecular engineering. Majors are held to academic standards on semester and cumulative grade averages, minimum grades in core and concentration courses, and a steady course load each term. An honors track is available to students who complete extra credits beyond the graduation minimum and meet the honors criteria. Prospective students should consult the relevant college and department about admission, advising and course sequencing, because this catalog entry concentrates on the academic content and standards of the major rather than on costs, deadlines or entrance requirements. Course plans, advising and honors options differ by college, so confirm details with the department.