Welcome to the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Utah!
We are dedicated to advancing human health through BME research and innovation, educating and training BME students for success and leadership in industry and future studies, and translating scientific discoveries and biomedical technology.
We educate and train more than 250 undergraduate and 120 graduate students annually to apply the principles and tools of engineering to solve important problems in the biological, pharmacological, and biomedical fields. At this website, you can learn about our diverse undergraduate and graduate degree programs, our research areas, and the faculty and staff that help advance our mission.
BME has seven specialized graduate tracks with multiple faculty members in each area, including our 22 core BME faculty and over 120 adjunct faculty from multiple departments and schools including Utah’s John and Marcia Price College of Engineering and the School of Medicine. Utah’s integrated campus encourages cross-disciplinary research and houses the highest density of accessible research resources across the biomedical sciences and engineering disciplines. Several of our faculty have started at least one company, emphasizing the translational nature of our discoveries.
Beyond research and education, our students, faculty, and staff enjoy access to cultural and recreational activities available in Salt Lake City such as the Utah Symphony, professional sporting events, hiking or skiing in the Wasatch mountains, and a thriving culinary scene. Our campus is 20 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Salt Lake City has exceptional public transit and a thriving job market.
We would love for you to come for a visit and see for yourself! Please reach out to the Department of Biomedical Engineering with any questions.
Sincerely,
Jessica E. Wagenseil, D.Sc.
Professor and Chair
BME Department Chair, Dr. Jessica Wagenseil