Students seeking a B.S. degree focus their engineering electives on one of seven subspecialties that incorporates traditional engineering disciplines and biomedical applications. See the Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate website for additional information.
Highly motivated biomedical engineering students may also pursue the 3+1 BS/MSE degree program. Students will complete both degrees by the end of their fourth year, with the opportunity to pursue an additional research thesis during an optional fifth year. The accelerated timeline is designed to maximize students’ training potential, making our graduates more competitive for careers in industry and medicine, as well as Ph.D. and medical school programs. Students interested in the 3+1 program apply the summer after their junior year. For more information, visit the Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate website.
The information below describes the academic requirements for students entering JHU as degree-seeking students in Fall 2025. Students who entered JHU as degree-seeking students prior to Fall 2025 should view the appropriate archived catalogue.
Students must meet the University requirements and the Whiting School of Engineering requirements (see Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree in this catalogue), as well as the departmental major requirements, to complete a bachelor’s degree.
- The Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering requires 129 credits.
- The BME department recognizes students with exemplary academic records by awarding Departmental Honors to students with a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.50 or higher.
- Up to 6 credits of D grades are permitted in mathematics, basic science, and engineering courses that are not being used to fill Foundational Abilities.
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
These requirements are described in this section of the catalogue.
WSE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN CORNERSTONE REQUIREMENT
All BME students are required to complete a Design Cornerstone class with a grade of Satisfactory (S).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.501.124 | FYS: Design Cornerstone | 2 |
| Total Credits | 2 | |
FOUNDATIONAL ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
All students with a primary major within the Whiting School of Engineering must complete the Foundational Abilities (FA) in six designated areas. Grades of C- or higher are required. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grades will be accepted, except in cases where a course is offered on an S/U basis only, such as the Bootcamp Computing courses. For Foundational Abilities that require the submission of ePortfolio assignments in an engineering discipline, students must achieve a minimum assessment of "Proficient".
FA1 WRITING AND COMMUNICATION
This Foundational Abilities requirement has four parts:
1. Foundational Course in Writing: All WSE students are required to successfully complete one foundational course in writing. Courses that will satisfy the writing course requirement are listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| AS.004.101 | Reintroduction to Writing | 3 |
| EN.661.110 | Professional Writing and Ethics | 3 |
2. Writing ePortfolio Assignment: All WSE students must be assessed as at least proficient in one or more writing ePortfolio assignments. Courses that include at least one assignment eligible for the writing ePortfolio assignment requirement can be identified in SIS by searching for the specific tag listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN Foundational Ability tag FA1.1eP | ||
3. Foundational Course in Oral Communication: All WSE students are required to successfully complete one foundational course in oral communication. The course that will satisfy the oral communication course requirement is listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.661.250 | Oral Presentations | 3 |
4. Oral Communication ePortfolio Assignment: All WSE students must be assessed as at least proficient in one or more oral communication ePortfolio assignments. Courses that include at least one assignment applicable to the oral communication ePorfolio assignment requirement can be identified in SIS by searching for the specific tag listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN Foundational Ability tag FA1.2eP | ||
FA2 SCIENTIFIC AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING
This Foundational Abilities requirement has five parts. The BME department has specified the courses below that will satisfy the requirements.
1. Calculus I: Calculus I applies to both the FA2 requirement and the BME Mathematics requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS.110.108 | Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering) | 4 |
2. Calculus II: Calculus II applies to both the FA2 requirement and the BME Mathematics requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS.110.109 | Calculus II (For Physical Sciences and Engineering) | 4 |
3. Probability and Statistics: Students may choose either one combined course or two separate courses to satisfy this requirement. The Probability and Statistics course(s) apply to both the FA2 requirement and the BME Mathematics requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| One Combined Course Option | ||
| EN.553.311 | Intermediate Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| EN.553.433 | Monte Carlo Methods | 4 |
| Two Separate Courses Options | ||
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| EN.553.420 & EN.553.430 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics | 8 |
| EN.553.421 & EN.553.431 | Honors Probability and Honors Mathematical Statistics | 8 |
| EN.553.420 & EN.553.413 | Probability and Applied Statistics & Data Analysis I | 8 |
| EN.553.421 & EN.553.413 | Honors Probability and Applied Statistics & Data Analysis I | 8 |
4. Computing and Data Science: The computing course applies both the FA2 requirement and the BME Core requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| EN.500.113 | Gateway Computing: Python (preferred) 1 | 3 |
| EN.500.112 | Gateway Computing: JAVA | 3 |
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EN.500.113 Gateway Computing: Python is preferred, but EN.500.112 Gateway Computing: JAVA is also accepted.
5. Natural Science and Laboratory: One natural science lecture and its associated laboratory will apply to both the FA2 requirement and the BME Basic Sciences requirement. Additional natural science lectures and labs are required for the major; see the Major Requirements section for details.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| AS.030.101 & AS.030.105 | Introductory Chemistry I and Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| AS.030.102 & AS.030.106 | Introductory Chemistry II and Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
| AS.171.101 & AS.173.111 | General Physics: Physical Science Major I and General Physics Laboratory I | 5 |
| AS.171.102 & AS.173.112 | General Physics: Physical Science Major II and General Physics Laboratory II | 5 |
| AS.171.107 & AS.173.111 | General Physics for Physical Sciences Majors (AL) and General Physics Laboratory I | 5 |
| AS.171.108 & AS.173.112 | General Physics for Physical Science Majors (AL) and General Physics Laboratory II | 5 |
FA3 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
A minimum of 12 credits of coursework in creative expression (FA3) and engagement with society (FA4) is required. At least three of these credits must be earned through a course tagged FA3. Courses with the FA3 tag can be identified in SIS by searching for the specific tag listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 | 3 | |
In addition to the required FA3 and FA4 courses, students must complete six additional credits from any combination of FA3 or FA4 courses, for a total of 12 credits in FA3 and FA4.
FA4 ENGAGEMENT WITH SOCIETY
A minimum of 12 credits of coursework in creative expression (FA3) and engagement with society (FA4) is required. At least three of these credits must be earned through a course tagged FA4. Courses with the FA4 tag can be identified in SIS by searching for the specific tag listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 | 3 | |
In addition to the required FA3 and FA4 courses, students must complete six additional credits from any combination of FA3 or FA4 courses, for a total of 12 credits in FA3 and FA4.
FA5 ETHICAL REFLECTION
This Foundational Abilities requirement has two parts:
1. Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection: All WSE students are required to successfully complete one foundational course in ethical reflection. The BME department has specified the courses below that will satisfy the FA5 Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection requirement and the BME Core requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.580.111 | Biomedical Engineering: Health and Human Physiology | 2 |
2. Ethical Reflection ePortfolio Assignment: All WSE students must be assessed as at least proficient in one or more ethical reflection ePortfolio assignments. Courses that include at least one assignment eligible for the ethical reflection ePortfolio assignment requirement can be identified in SIS by searching for the specific tag listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN Foundational Ability tag FA5eP | ||
FA6 CONCEIVING OF AND REALIZING PROJECTS
All WSE students must be assessed as at least proficient in two or more conceiving of and realizing projects ePortfolio assignments. Courses that include at least one assignment eligible for the conceiving of and realizing projects ePortfolio assignment requirement can be identified in SIS by searching for the specific tag listed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN Foundational Ability tag FA6eP | ||
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
MATHEMATICS
A total of 20 credits in mathematics is required. If a student receives a waiver for Calculus I and/or II or transfers in courses with fewer credits than the corresponding JHU course credits, they must make up the difference by completing additional mathematics coursework.
Grades of C- or higher are required to apply for FA2 requirements; however, BME allows up to 6 credits of D grades to be permitted in mathematics, basic science, and engineering courses. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grade will be accepted.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS.110.108 | Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering) (FA2 Requirement) | 4 |
| AS.110.109 | Calculus II (For Physical Sciences and Engineering) (FA2 Requirement) | 4 |
| AS.110.202 | Calculus III | 4 |
| or AS.110.211 | Honors Multivariable Calculus | |
| EN.553.291 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations 1 | 4-8 |
| or AS.110.201 & AS.110.302 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations and Applications | |
| or AS.110.212 & AS.110.302 | Honors Linear Algebra and Differential Equations and Applications | |
| or EN.553.295 & AS.110.302 | Linear Algebra for Data Science and Differential Equations and Applications | |
| EN.553.311 | Intermediate Probability and Statistics (FA2 Requirement) | 4-8 |
| or EN.553.433 | Monte Carlo Methods | |
| or EN.553.420 & EN.553.430 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics | |
| or EN.553.421 & EN.553.431 | Honors Probability and Honors Mathematical Statistics | |
| or EN.553.420 & EN.553.413 | Probability and Applied Statistics & Data Analysis I | |
| or EN.553.421 & EN.553.413 | Honors Probability and Applied Statistics & Data Analysis I | |
| Total Credits | 20-28 | |
BASIC SCIENCES
A total of 18 credits in basic sciences is required. One natural science lecture and its associated laboratory may count toward both the FA2 requirement and the BME Basic Sciences requirement. Students who receive laboratory course waivers or transfer courses with fewer credits than the equivalent JHU offerings may fall short of the required 18 credits and are not required to make up the credit difference in this category. However, all students must still complete a minimum of 129 credits total to earn the degree.
Grades of C- or higher are required to apply for FA2 requirements; however, BME allows up to 6 credits of D grades to be permitted in mathematics, basic science, and engineering courses. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grade will be accepted.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS.030.101 | Introductory Chemistry I | 3 |
| AS.030.102 | Introductory Chemistry II 1 | 3 |
| AS.030.105 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| AS.030.106 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II 1 | 1 |
| AS.171.101 | General Physics: Physical Science Major I | 4 |
| or AS.171.107 | General Physics for Physical Sciences Majors (AL) | |
| AS.171.102 | General Physics: Physical Science Major II | 4 |
| or AS.171.108 | General Physics for Physical Science Majors (AL) | |
| AS.173.111 | General Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| AS.173.112 | General Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Students who have exam credits for Chemistry I and the lab must take AS.030.103 Applied Chemical Equilibrium and Reactivity w/lab rather than AS.030.102 Introductory Chemistry II and AS.030.106 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
Grades of C- or higher are required; however, BME allows up to 6 credits of D grades to be permitted in mathematics, basic science, and engineering courses (excluding the courses that apply to FA requirements). No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grade will be accepted.
BME CORE COURSES
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.500.113 | Gateway Computing: Python (preferred, FA2 Requirement) | 3 |
| or EN.500.112 | Gateway Computing: JAVA | |
| EN.580.111 | Biomedical Engineering: Health and Human Physiology (FA5 Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection Requirement) | 2 |
| EN.580.151 | Cellular and Molecular Foundations | 2 |
| EN.580.221 | Biochemistry and Molecular Engineering | 4 |
| EN.580.240 | Introduction to Biomedical Data Science | 2 |
| EN.580.241 | Statistical Physics | 2 |
| EN.580.242 | Biological Models and Simulations | 2 |
| EN.580.243 | Linear Signals and Systems | 2 |
| EN.580.246 | Systems and Controls | 2 |
| EN.580.248 | Systems Biology of the Cell | 2 |
| Total Credits | 23 | |
BME CORE ELECTIVES
All Core Electives courses carry the Foundational Abilities ePortfolio components, FA1.1eP and FA6eP - Project 1.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete four courses from the following: | 12 | |
| Immunoengineering Laboratory | ||
| Cell and Tissue Engineering Lab | ||
| Neuroengineering and Lab 1 | ||
| Methods in Nucleic Acid Sequencing Lab 2 | ||
| Biomedical Data Science 3 | ||
| Computational Medicine: Cardiology 4 | ||
| Build an Imager 5 | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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Spring '26: EN.580.424 will be renumbered as EN.580.324.
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Spring '26: EN.580.454 will be renumbered as EN.580.354.
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Fall '26: EN.580.475 will be renumbered and retitled as EN.580.375 Intermediate Date Science and Lab.
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Fall '26: EN.580.485 will be renumbered and retitled as EN.580.385 Computational Medicine: Cardiology and Lab.
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Spring '26: EN.580.494 will be renumbered as EN.580.394.
DESIGN
Each 2-semester sequence must be taken in its entirety.
- All Design Sequence I courses carry the Foundational Abilities ePortfolio component, FA1.2eP.
- All Design Sequence II courses carry the Foundational Abilities ePortfolio components, FA5eP and FA6eP - Project 2.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the design sequences from the following: | 8 | |
| MechE Senior Design Project I and MechE Senior Design Project II 1 | ||
| Design Team Health-Tech Project I and Design Team Health-Tech Project II | ||
| Design Team Health-Tech Project I and Design Team Health-Tech Project II | ||
| Biomedical Data Design and Biomedical Data Design II | ||
| Principles of Design of BME Instrumentation and Honors Instrumentation | ||
| Precision Care Medicine I and Precision Care Medicine II | ||
| Multidisciplinary Engineering Design 1 and Multidisciplinary Engineering Design 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 8 | |
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This course is suitable for students who are double-majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Students must seek instructor/departmental approval to enroll.
FOCUS AREA
- At least 18 credits are required for the Focus Areas (see below).
- A maximum of 4 credits of approved Lower-Level Engineering Courses may apply towards the 18 credits. Immunoengineering and Translational Cell and Tissue Engineering Focus Areas do not offer Lower-Level Engineering Courses.
- A maximum of 3 credits of EN.580.497 Advanced Design Project or EN.580.561 Advanced Focus Area Research may be applied toward the 18 credits.
Biomedical Data Science
Biomedical Data Science involves the analysis of large-scale biomedical datasets to understand how living systems function. Our academic and research programs in Biomedical Data Science center on developing new data analysis technologies in order to understand disease mechanisms and provide improved health care at lower costs. Our curriculum in Biomedical Data Science trains students to extract knowledge from biomedical datasets of all sizes in order to understand and solve health-related problems. Students collaborate with faculty throughout the schools of Medicine and Engineering to develop novel cloud-based technologies and data analysis methods that will improve our ability to diagnose and treat diseases.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Level Engineering Course | ||
| A maximum of one course from the following list may be applied: | ||
| Intermediate Programming | ||
| Data Structures | ||
| Mastery Course | ||
| At least one from the following courses: | ||
| Machine Perception | ||
| Advanced Data Science for Biomedical Engineering | ||
| Upper-Level Engineering Courses | ||
| Courses with the SIS POS Tag, BME-BDS, to reach at least 18 credits. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Computational Medicine
Computational Medicine aims to advance health care by developing computational models of disease, personalizing these models using data from patients, and applying these models to improve the diagnosis and treatment of disease. We are using these patient models to discover novel risk biomarkers, predict disease progression, design optimal treatments, and identify new drug targets for applications such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders. Our curriculum in Computational Medicine bridges biology with mathematics, engineering, and computational science. Students develop new solutions in personalized medicine by building computational models of the molecular biology, physiology, and anatomy of human health and disease.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Level Engineering Course | ||
| A maximum of one course from the following list may be applied: | ||
| Intermediate Programming | ||
| Data Structures | ||
| Mastery Courses | ||
| At least 6 credits from the following courses: | ||
| Systems Pharmacology and Personalized Medicine | ||
| Introduction to Computational Medicine: Imaging | ||
| Introduction to Computational Medicine: The Physiome | ||
| Computational Stem Cell Biology | ||
| Advanced Data Science for Biomedical Engineering | ||
| Upper-Level Engineering Courses | ||
| Courses with the SIS POS Tag, BME-CM, to reach at least 18 credits. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Genomics and Systems Biology
Genomics and Systems Biology connects the information in our genome and epigenome to the function of biological systems, from cells to tissues and organs. We are developing new computational and experimental methods for the systematic analysis of genomes, building models that span length and time scales, and using synthetic biology to design new biomedical systems for human health applications. Our curriculum spans the fields of engineering, computer science, biology, and biostatistics. Students develop tools to understand the genetic, molecular, and cellular behaviors that cause disease.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Level Engineering Course | ||
| A maximum of one course from the following list may be applied: | ||
| Intermediate Programming | ||
| Data Structures | ||
| Mastery Courses | ||
| At least two from the following courses: | ||
| Computational Genomics: Data Analysis | ||
| Computing the Transcriptome | ||
| Annotate a Genome | ||
| Upper-Level Engineering Courses | ||
| Courses with the SIS POS Tag, BME-GSB, to reach at least 18 credits. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Imaging and Medical Devices
Imaging and Medical Devices involves the measurement of spatiotemporal distributions over scales ranging from molecules and cells to organs and whole populations. Grounded in mathematics, physics, and biological systems, our academic and research programs in Imaging & Medical Devices center on data-intensive image analysis and new imaging technologies that include optics, ultrasound, X-ray/CT, MRI, and molecular imaging. Our curriculum in Imaging & Medical Devices spans the fundamental development of imaging technologies, incorporation of these technologies into instruments, and translation into the clinic. In addition to collecting anatomical data, students learn to use data analysis and computer simulations to generate functional images that allow physicians to understand organs and tissues from the smallest scale to the systems level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Level Engineering Course | ||
| A maximum of one course from the following list may be applied: | ||
| Mastering Electronics | ||
| Introduction to Mechatronics: Sensing, Processing, Learning and Actuation | ||
| Intermediate Programming | ||
| Mastery Courses | ||
| At least one from the following courses: | ||
| Micro and Nano Structured Materials & Devices | ||
| Robot Sensors/Actuators | ||
| Physics of Medical Imaging | ||
| At least one from the following courses: | ||
| Machine Learning for Signal Processing | ||
| Introduction to Data Science | ||
| Advanced Data Science for Biomedical Engineering | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Machine Learning | ||
| Upper-Level Engineering Courses | ||
| Courses with the SIS POS Tag, BME-IMD, to reach at least 18 credits. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Immunoengineering
Immunoengineering harnesses the power of the immune system to treat diseases such as cancer and promote tissue regeneration and healing. Our curriculum trains students in immunoengineering at the molecular, cellular, and systems levels. Particular emphasis is placed on novel materials and methods to harness the body’s immune system to fight disease and to promote tissue repair and healing. Students develop new biomaterials, vaccines, therapeutics, and systems to understand immune cell function and guide immune cell behavior.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mastery Course | ||
| At least one from the following courses: | ||
| Immunomodulatory Biomaterials: Design, Synthesis, and Applications | ||
| Immunoengineering Principles and Applications | ||
| Upper-Level Engineering Courses | ||
| Courses with the SIS POS Tag, BME-IMMU, to reach at least 18 credits. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Neuroengineering
Neuroengineering comprises fundamental, experimental, computational, theoretical, and quantitative research aimed at understanding and augmenting brain function in health and disease across multiple spatiotemporal scales. Our curriculum in Neuroengineering trains students to develop and apply new technologies to understand and treat neurological disorders. Students build tools to define, control, enhance, or inhibit neural networks in precise spatial and temporal domains.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Level Engineering Course | ||
| A maximum of one course from the following list may be applied: | ||
| Intermediate Programming | ||
| Data Structures | ||
| Mastery Course | ||
| At least one from the following courses: | ||
| Models of the Neuron | ||
| Practical Human Neuroimaging | ||
| Neural Signals and Computation | ||
| Upper-Level Engineering Courses | ||
| Courses with the SIS POS Tag, BME-NE, to reach at least 18 credits. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Translational Cell and Tissue Engineering
Translational Cell and Tissue Engineering develops and translates advanced technologies to enhance or restore function at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels. Hopkins BME is leading an effort in translational cell and tissue engineering that bridges discovery, innovation, and translation through basic science, engineering, and clinical endeavors. Our curriculum spans a variety of novel methods that harness the power of cells, materials, and advanced therapeutics to promote tissue repair and to treat disease. Students develop new techniques and biomaterials to guide cell behavior and reconstruct damaged tissues and organs.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mastery Course | ||
| At least one from the following courses: | ||
| Cellular Engineering | ||
| Tissue Engineering | ||
| Upper-Level Engineering Courses | ||
| Courses with the SIS POS Tag, BME-TCTE, to reach at least 18 credits. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
CAREER EXPLORATION IN BME
Career Exploration in BME is a 0-credit self-identified set of career-related events (lectures, panels, journal clubs, etc.) beginning in the spring semester of year one and continuing until graduation. Career Exploration is administered through a learning management site. Students are auto-enrolled by the department.
FREE ELECTIVES
Grades of D or higher are required. Satisfactory (S) grades will be accepted.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective courses to reach 129 credits | ||
Sample Program
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| AS.030.1011 | 3 | AS.030.1021 | 3 |
| AS.030.1051 | 1 | AS.030.1061 | 1 |
| AS.110.108 (FA2 Calculus I Requirement) | 4 | AS.110.109 (FA2 Calculus II Requirement) | 4 |
| AS.171.1011 | 4 | AS.171.1021 | 4 |
| AS.173.1111 | 1 | AS.173.1121 | 1 |
| EN.500.113 or 112 (FA2 Computing and Data Science Requirement, or take EN.501.124) | 3 | EN.501.124 (or take EN.500.113 or EN.500.112) | 2 |
| EN.580.111 (FA5 Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection) | 2 | EN.580.151 | 2 |
| 18 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| EN.553.291 | 4 | AS.110.202 | 4 |
| EN.580.221 | 3 | EN.580.241 | 2 |
| EN.580.223 | 1 | EN.580.242 | 2 |
| EN.580.240 | 2 | EN.580.246 | 2 |
| EN.580.243 | 2 | EN.580.248 | 2 |
| EN.661.250 (FA1 Foundational Course in Oral Communication) | 3 | EN.661.110 or AS.004 101 (FA1 Foundational Course in Writing) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| EN.553.311 (FA2 Probability and Statistics Requirement) | 4 | EN.580.3xx Core Elective III (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 |
| EN.580.3xx Core Elective I (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 | EN.580.3xx Core Elective IV (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 |
| EN.580.3xx Core Elective II (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 | Design Sequence II (FA5eP, FA6eP - Project 2) | 4 |
| Design Sequence I (FA1.2eP) | 4 | Focus Area Elective II | 3 |
| Focus Area Elective I | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 (Creative Expression) | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| Focus Area III | 3 | Focus Area V | 3 |
| Focus Area IV | 3 | Focus Area VI | 3 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 (Engagement with Society) | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 4 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 129 | |||
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One of the natural science courses with its associated laboratory will satisfy the FA2 requirement. The other natural science courses with their associated laboratories will satisfy the Basic Sciences requirement for the major.
Sample Program for Pre-Meds
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| AS.030.1011 | 3 | AS.030.1021 | 3 |
| AS.030.1051 | 1 | AS.030.1061 | 1 |
| AS.110.108 (FA2 Calculus I Requirement) | 4 | AS.110.109 (FA2 Calculus II Requirement) | 4 |
| AS.171.1011 | 4 | AS.171.1021 | 4 |
| AS.173.1111 | 1 | AS.173.1121 | 1 |
| EN.500.113 or 112 (FA2 Computing and Data Science Requirement, or take EN.501.124) | 3 | EN.501.124 (or take EN.500.113 or EN.500.112) | 2 |
| EN.580.111 (FA5 Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection) | 2 | EN.580.151 | 2 |
| 18 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| AS.030.205 | 4 | AS.030.206 | 4 |
| EN.553.291 | 4 | AS.110.202 | 4 |
| EN.580.221 | 4 | EN.580.241 | 2 |
| EN.580.223 | EN.580.242 | 2 | |
| EN.661.250 (FA1 Foundational Course in Oral Communication) | 3 | EN.661.110 or AS.004 101 (FA1 Foundational Course in Writing) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| AS.030.225 | 3 | EN.580.246 | 2 |
| EN.553.311 (FA2 Probability and Statistics Requirement) | 4 | EN.580.248 | 2 |
| EN.580.240 | 2 | EN.580.3xx Core Elective III (FA1.1eP, FA6EP - Project 1) | 3 |
| EN.580.243 | 2 | EN.580.3xx Core Elective IV (FA1.1eP, FA6EP - Project 1) | 3 |
| EN.580.3xx Core Elective I (FA1.1eP, FA6EP - Project 1) | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 (Creative Expression) | 3 |
| EN.580.3xx Core Elective II (FA1.1eP, FA6EP - Project 1) | 3 | Focus Area Elective I | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| Design Sequence I (FA1.2eP) | 4 | Design Sequence II (FA5eP, FA6eP - Project 2) | 4 |
| Focus Area Elective II | 3 | Focus Area Elective IV | 3 |
| Focus Area Elective III | 3 | Focus Area Elective V | 3 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 (Engagement with Society) | 3 | Focus Area Elective VI | 3 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 130 | |||
Total Credits: 130 due to completing the pre-med requirements.
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One of the natural science courses with its associated laboratory will satisfy the FA2 requirement. The other natural science courses with their associated laboratories will satisfy the Basic Sciences requirement for the major.
Sample Program with Hopkins Semester
This is one example of how a student could structure their degree program to include a Hopkins Semester. Students may explore additional options with their professional academic advisor if their desired Hopkins Semester experience varies from what is presented here.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| AS.030.1011 | 3 | AS.030.1021 | 3 |
| AS.030.105 | 1 | AS.030.1061 | 1 |
| AS.110.108 (FA2 Calculus I Requirement) | 4 | AS.110.109 (FA2 Calculus II Requirement) | 4 |
| AS.171.1011 | 4 | AS.171.1021 | 4 |
| AS.173.1111 | 1 | AS.173.1121 | 1 |
| EN.500.113 or 112 (FA2 Computing and Data Science Requirement, or take EN.501.124) | 3 | EN.501.124 (or take EN.500.113 or EN.500.112) | 2 |
| EN.580.111 (FA5 Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection) | 2 | EN.580.151 | 2 |
| 18 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| EN.553.291 | 4 | AS.110.202 | 4 |
| EN.580.221 | 4 | EN.580.241 | 2 |
| EN.580.223 | EN.580.242 | 2 | |
| EN.580.240 | 2 | EN.580.246 | 2 |
| EN.580.243 | 2 | EN.580.248 | 2 |
| EN.661.250 (FA1 Foundational Course in Oral Communication) | 3 | EN.661.110 or AS.004 101 (FA1 Foundational Course in Writing) | 3 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 (Creative Expression) | 3 | ||
| 18 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| EN.553.311 (FA2 Probability and Statistics Requirement)) | 4 | EN.580.3xx Core Elective I (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 |
| EN.580.3xx Core Elective I (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 | EN.580.3xx Core Elective II (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 |
| EN.580.3xx Core Elective II (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 | Design Sequence II (FA5eP, FA6eP - Project 2) | 4 |
| Design Sequence I (FA1.2eP) | 4 | Focus Area Elective I | 3 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 (Engagement with Society) | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| Hopkins Semester (shown as Focus Area & Research/Free Elective): | Focus Area Elective IV | 3 | |
| Focus Area Elective II | 3 | Focus Area Elective V | 3 |
| Focus Area Elective III | 3 | Focus Area Elective VI | 3 |
| Free Elective | 4 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 129 | |||
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One of the natural science courses with its associated laboratory will satisfy the FA2 requirement. The other natural science courses with their associated laboratories will satisfy the Basic Sciences requirement for the major.
Sample Program Starting with Calculus III
This sample reflects students who have 8 credits for Calculus I and II, which apply to the FA2 Requirement.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| AS.030.1011 | 3 | AS.030.1021 | 3 |
| AS.030.1051 | 1 | AS.030.1051 | 1 |
| AS.110.202 | 4 | AS.171.1021 | 4 |
| AS.171.1011 | 4 | AS.173.1121 | 1 |
| AS.173.1111 | 1 | EN.501.124 (or take EN.500.113 or EN.500.112) | 2 |
| EN.500.113 or 112 (FA2 Computing and Data Science Requirement, or take EN.501.124) | 3 | EN.553.291 | 4 |
| EN.580.111 (FA5 Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection) | 2 | EN.580.151 | 2 |
| 18 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| EN.553.311 (FA2 Probability and Statistics Requirement) | 4 | EN.580.241 | 2 |
| EN.580.221 | 4 | EN.580.242 | 2 |
| EN.580.223 | EN.580.246 | 2 | |
| EN.580.240 | 2 | EN.580.248 | 2 |
| EN.580.243 | 2 | Focus Area Elective I | 3 |
| EN.661.250 (FA1 Foundational Course in Oral Communication) | 3 | EN.661.110 or AS.004 101 (FA1 Foundational Course in Writing) | 3 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| EN.580.3xx Core Elective I (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 | EN.580.3xx Core Elective III (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 |
| EN.580.3xx Core Elective II (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 | EN.580.3xx Core Elective IV (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 |
| Focus Area Elective II | 3 | Focus Area Elective III | 3 |
| Design Sequence I (FA1.2eP) | 4 | Design Sequence II (FA5eP, FA6eP - Project 2) | 4 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 (Creative Expression) | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| Focus Area Elective IV | 3 | Focus Area Elective VI | 3 |
| Focus Area Elective V | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 (Engagement and Society) | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 |
| Free Elective | 4 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 13 | 12 | ||
| Total Credits 121 | |||
Total Credits: 129 credits after 8 credits of Calculus I and Calculus II are applied.
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One of the natural science courses with its associated laboratory will satisfy the FA2 requirement. The other natural science courses with their associated laboratories will satisfy the Basic Sciences requirement for the major.
Sample Program with Distributed Science
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| AS.030.1011 | 3 | AS.030.1021 | 3 |
| AS.030.1051 | 1 | AS.030.1061 | 1 |
| AS.110.108 (FA2 Calculus I Requirement) | 4 | AS.110.109 (FA2 Calculus II Requirement) | 4 |
| EN.500.113 or 112 (FA2 Computing and Data Science Requirement) | 3 | AS.171.1011 | 4 |
| EN.501.124 | 2 | AS.173.1111 | 1 |
| EN.580.111 (FA5 Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection) | 2 | EN.580.151 | 2 |
| EN.661.110 or AS.004 101 (FA1 Foundational Course in Writing) | 3 | ||
| 18 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| EN.553.291 | 4 | AS.110.202 | 4 |
| EN.580.221 | 4 | EN.580.241 | 2 |
| EN.580.223 | AS.171.1021 | 4 | |
| EN.661.250 (FA1 Foundational Course in Oral Communication) | 3 | AS.173.1121 | 1 |
| Focus Area Elective I | 3 | EN.580.242 | 2 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 (Creative Expression) | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| EN.553.311 (FA2 Probability and Statistics Requirement) | 4 | EN.580.246 | 2 |
| EN.580.240 | 2 | EN.580.248 | 2 |
| EN.580.243 | 2 | EN.580.3xx Core Elective III (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 |
| EN.580.3xx Core Elective I (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 | EN.580.3xx Core Elective IV (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 |
| EN.580.3xx Core Elective II (FA1.1eP, FA6eP - Project 1) | 3 | Focus Area Elective II | 3 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 (Engagement with Society) | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| Design Sequence I (FA1.2eP) | 4 | Design Sequence II (FA5eP, FA6eP - Project 2) | 4 |
| Focus Area Elective III | 3 | Focus Area Elective V | 3 |
| Focus Area Elective IV | 3 | Focus Area Elective VI | 3 |
| Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 |
| Free Elective | 4 | ||
| 17 | 13 | ||
| Total Credits 129 | |||
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One of the natural science courses with its associated laboratory will satisfy the FA2 requirement. The other natural science courses with their associated laboratories will satisfy the Basic Sciences requirement for the major.
Accreditation Statement
The B.S. in Biomedical Engineering degree Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Objectives
Biomedical Engineering undergraduates at the Johns Hopkins University integrate the knowledge core of traditional engineering disciplines and modern biology to solve problems encountered in living systems. Living systems present a number of conceptual and technological problems not encountered in physical systems. Biomedical engineering education must allow engineers to analyze a problem from both an engineering and biological perspective; to anticipate the special difficulties in working with living systems and to evaluate a wide range of possible approaches to solutions. The graduate should be able to advance both traditional engineering disciplines and biology.
The undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering provides a strong foundation in the basic sciences, mathematics, engineering, and life sciences. The educational foundation, coupled with opportunities for extracurricular experiences, research/internship opportunities, teaching, advising, and mentoring, provides a broad pathway for students to pursue a wide variety of post-graduate opportunities.
Our fundamental aim is to instill a passion for learning, scientific discovery, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and societal impact in an extraordinary group of graduates who, because of their experiences in our program, will:
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Continue to utilize and enhance their engineering and biological training to solve problems related to health and healthcare that are globally relevant and based on ethically sound principles,
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Demonstrate leadership in their respective careers in biomedical engineering or interrelated areas of industry, government, academia, and clinical practice,
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Engage in life-long learning by continuing their education in graduate or professional school or through opportunities for advanced career or professional training, and
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Practice and advocate for equitable access to the field and the technology it produces by advancing diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility for all in their profession.
Student Outcomes
Upon completion of the B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, students will demonstrate:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- 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.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Enrollments and Graduates
Enrollment*
| Term | Total | First-Year | Sophomore | Junior | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2018 | 459 | 106 | 126 | 126 | 101 |
| Fall 2020 | 444 | 112 | 121 | 98 | 113 |
| Fall 2021 | 451 | 129 | 112 | 114 | 96 |
| Fall 2022 | 457 | 121 | 121 | 105 | 110 |
| Fall 2023 | 465 | 127 | 117 | 117 | 104 |
| Fall 2024 | 453 | 103 | 120 | 111 | 119 |
B.S. Degrees Awarded**
| Academic Year | Total |
|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 129 |
| 2020-2021 | 113 |
| 2021-2022 | 100 |
| 2022-2023 | 108 |
| 2023-2024 | 102 |
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Based on Fall census each year
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Includes August, December, and May conferrals each academic year