Biomedical Engineering
Revolutionize health care by blending engineering with biology to develop solutions that enhance human life and well-being.
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Department Spotlight
Drive forward innovations in health technology with Illinois Tech’s graduate biomedical engineering programs, where interdisciplinary research meets impactful medical applications.
- Graduate-Centric Programs: Designed with graduate students in mind, BME offers specialized tracks and real-world-driven research to prepare you for high-impact roles in industry, medicine, and research.
- Focused Research Tracks: Advance your expertise in cell and tissue engineering, neural engineering, and medical imaging with research opportunities that directly translate to improvements in healthcare.
- Faculty Leaders in Innovation: Learn from pioneering faculty, including experts such as Professor Phil Troyk, who developed a breakthrough artificial vision system, and Professor Georgia Papavasiliou, who is innovating diabetic wound care solutions.
- Cutting-Edge Collaboration: Participate in research that combines industrial and clinical partnerships, giving you hands-on experience in tackling pressing biomedical challenges.
- Career-Ready Skills in High-Demand Fields: Graduate with the advanced skills and interdisciplinary knowledge to lead in biomedical imaging, signal processing, cancer research, and beyond.
- Specialized Graduate Degrees: Explore master’s degrees in biomedical engineering, medical devices and biomaterials, and computational engineering with a biomedicine track to develop transformative skills for advancing health care and technology.
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Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, and Aerospace. —U.S. News & World Report 2024
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Faculty Showcase
Robert A. Prtizker Endowned Chair in Engineering Philip R. Troyk’s Intracortical Visual Prosthesis (ICVP), a groundbreaking brain implant offering artificial vision to individuals with total blindness, was recently featured on PBS’s NOVA series Building Stuff. The episode, “Boost It,” showcases how Illinois Tech researchers are advancing neurotechnology to amplify human capabilities. With two years of successful clinical testing, the ICVP connects directly to the brain’s visual cortex, bypassing the retina and optic nerves entirely.
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At Illinois Tech, innovation and achievement is a story more than 130 years in the making. At Chicago’s only tech-focused university, you’ll learn to speak the language of innovation. Join the ranks of our graduate alumni who have changed the course of human history, giving us the cell phone, the Pentium microprocessor, Linksys, the telestrator, architectural marvels, and many other innovations that have revolutionized the world.
We offer future-oriented degrees in rapidly growing fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, design, and business analytics. These programs are designed to equip you with advanced skills that enable you to anticipate and drive change. At Illinois Tech, you’ll be prepared to thrive at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future and making a significant impact.