Biomedical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Yale University offers students a comprehensive interdisciplinary education that integrates principles of engineering, biological sciences, and medicine. This program is designed to prepare students for innovative careers in healthcare technology, medical device development, diagnostics, and biomedical research. Students will gain a solid foundation in core engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering, alongside advanced coursework in biology, physiology, and neuroscience. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, research opportunities, and collaborative projects that mirror real-world challenges in the biomedical field. Through this rigorous program, students develop critical skills in designing medical instruments, developing biosensors, and understanding the biomechanics of the human body. Additionally, the program encourages exploration of emerging areas such as tissue engineering, biomaterials, and regenerative medicine. Students benefit from close mentorship by faculty members who are leaders in biomedical research, as well as from access to cutting-edge laboratories and research facilities at Yale. The program also promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, enabling students to work across departments and gain a broader perspective on healthcare innovations. Graduates of Yale's Biomedical Engineering program are well-equipped to pursue graduate studies or to enter the biomedical industry, contributing to advancements in healthcare solutions and patient care. Overall, the program aims to foster innovation, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility, preparing students to make meaningful contributions to society through engineering solutions that improve human health and well-being.

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 45800 Year (National)
• USD 45800 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

• Physiological Systems
• Biomedical Engineering I: Quantitative Physiology
• Biomedical Engineering II
• Biomedical Engineering Laboratory
• Biotechnology and the Developing World
• Physical and Chemical Basis of Bioimaging and Biosensing
• Biomedical Microtechnology and Nanotechnology
• Fundamentals of Medical Imaging
• Biomaterials
• Biomaterial-Tissue Interactions
• Biomedical Image Processing and Analysis
• Biomedical Data Analysis
• Biomechanics
• Tissue Engineering
• Computational Vision and Biological Perception
• Fundamentals of Neuroimaging

Requirements

• Common Application and Yale-Specific Questions
• $80 Application Fee or Fee Waiver
• Two Teacher Recommendations
• School Report (includes Transcript and Counselor Recommendation)
• Standardized test results, including either
• the SAT and Two SAT Subject Tests or
• the ACT Plus Writing Test
• Mid-Year Report (due when first semester or trimester senior grades become available at your school)

If your application materials include any documents that are not in English, you must provide us with an official English translation in addition to the original documents.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Yale University.

Funding

Yale admits students for their academic and personal promise without regard to their ability to pay. Concern about cost should not keep students from applying. 100% of demonstrated need will be met.

A financial aid award typically includes a need-based Yale Scholarship and a student contribution (which consists of a term time job and student income). Students are not expected to take out loans. Yale financial aid covers 100% of demonstrated financial need for all undergraduates.

Accreditation

Biomedical Engineering research at Yale includes: non-invasive imaging of brain structure and function, drug delivery systems for treating cancer, and tissue engineering to repair the retina. In the past few years, Yale has aggressively expanded its faculty in the biomedical engineering field, invested in state-of-the-art laboratory space, and launched new educational programs and research initiatives. This process has been animated by a strong commitment on the part of Yale’s School of Engineering & Applied Science and School of Medicine to mesh their respective strengths into a true partnership.