The primary mission of the Department of Biomedical Engineering is to educate students to understand the human body as an integrated system and the mechanisms of disease through quantitative engineering analysis, and to use that understanding to design better therapeutic strategies, devices, and diagnostics to improve human health.
Masters of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University focuses on interdisciplinary research to achieve a quantitative understanding of human biology at all spatial and temporal scales with the goal of improving human health.
Masters of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
- Engineers who understand biology and who can apply their knowledge and skills to improve human health are increasingly in demand. A professional degree in biomedical engineering (BME) will prepare students to fill this increasingly critical need.
BME is now accepting applications for the James and Marsha McCormick Chair of Biomedical Engineering. Click here for more information.
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