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Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles of engineering with biological sciences to develop technologies and devices that improve healthcare. Students learn about biomechanics, medical imaging, and the creation of medical devices, preparing them to innovate in sectors like prosthetics, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals.
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“I chose BME as my major because I like how it combines problem solve with science. There was a heavy lab component and plenty of group projects. It was great for collaboration but definitely time-intensive. Still, seeing concepts turn into tangible devices or analysis tools makes the effort worth it, and the degree opens doors to diverse paths in biotech, research, or grad school. Personally, I was involved a lot in doing research during undergrad, and I’m continuing this path as a PhD student. I think the engineering mindset I got from BME definitely helped me a lot for doing research. Overall, if you enjoy problem-solving at the intersection of technology and health, BME is a great choice.”
7/21/2025
“At UCLA, BioE is a very chaotic major but I personally feel fulfilled by the things I've learned. It focuses mostly on wet lab tissue engineering which isn't what I want to go into, but has taught me lots of interesting things.”
10/10/2025
“I think a lot of people expect the major to have a lot of biology and chemistry, and really hands on with medicine and studying the body. However, it is still an ENGINEERING major, which means that you do a lot of computer and code based program, looking at exercices in an engineering perspective.”
10/2/2025