The broad education provided by these tracks allows students to
choose from a wide variety of careers. The degree program is designed to
prepare qualified graduates for graduate study leading to the master of
science (M.S.) or doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in biomedical
engineering. In addition, students are prepared to meet the graduate
entrance requirements for medical and law schools, business
administration, and other professional disciplines. Aspiring graduates
with industrial experience and outlook can work in large corporations
and smaller companies as practicing biomedical engineers. Increasing
numbers of graduates are finding rewarding jobs in state and federal
institutions, including the National Laboratories.
The achievements of biomedical engineering constantly touch our
daily lives. Past and current breakthroughs that were pioneered at
Rutgers include heart-assisted devices for cardiac surgery; techniques
for online analysis and operating room lesioning of brain tissue for
Parkinson's disease; an artificial hand with finger dexterity; the use
of virtual reality in the rehabilitation of limbs; revolutionary
techniques for making large numbers of new biopolymers for implants; and
rapid NMR analysis of protein structure.
There are several exciting opportunities for undergraduates in
biomedical engineering to further their training and experience. The
Honors Academy is designed for those high-achieving students who will
immerse themselves in an accelerated research program. The Industrial
Internship Program allows students at the end of their sophomore year to
apply for a 10-week summer internship at local or national companies.
The Co-op Program provides students with an industrial experience to the
undergraduate program by complementing their coursework with a working
engineering environment. The department also participates in the James
J. Slade Scholars Program. These selective programs can serve as
springboards for qualified students who wish to begin working toward an
M.S. or Ph.D. degree in their senior year.