Illinois Tech’s biomedical engineering programs are engineered to bridge the gap between advanced technological innovation and life-saving medical solutions. Spanning rigorous, ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees alongside industry-aligned master’s and doctoral pathways, this interdisciplinary program integrates traditional engineering disciplines with the biological sciences to solve complex human health problems. You will dive deep into the mechanics of living systems, all while learning to develop cutting-edge medical devices, engineer biomaterials, and design neural prostheses that serve as critical problem-solving tools for clinicians and global biotech industries.
Whether you want to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering or utilize the curriculum as an elite, high-level foundation for pre-medical or clinical professions, you will develop immediate, competitive skills. Our flexible curriculum allows for deep specialization across three highly sought-after engineering tracks: cell and tissue engineering, neural engineering, and medical imaging. Positioned within Chicago’s premier medical, research, and healthcare corridors, these comprehensive computing and engineering paths equip you with the exact quantitative reasoning, physiological laboratory expertise, and product development skills required to lead the next generation of health care delivery.