Biomedical Engineering Program Mission

The Biomedical Engineering program will serve the State of Montana and the nation through excellence in learning, discovery and engagement to meet the land grant mission of accessibility and value at Montana State University.

Biomedical Engineering Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering program will:

  1. Professional success: Advance in biomedical engineering careers or in graduate, medical, or other professional study.
  2. Innovation and knowledge creation: Contribute to the field through design, innovation, or research that improves human health.
  3. Ethical, collaborative practice: Practice ethically and work effectively in teams that serve their communities and the profession.
  4. Lifelong learning: Continue learning and adapt to evolving technologies, standards, and the needs of those they serve.

approved June, 2022

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Enrollment Information:

Year Majors B.S. degrees
2021-22 21 0
2022-23 85 4
2023-24 108 8
2023-24 121 17
2024-25 134 32