Get an Overview of Biomedical Engineering

Review the history of the field, its relationship to medicine and other engineering and science disciplines, and ways biomedical engineering helps address some of the toughest medical challenges.

Learn How the Body Moves and Works

Study the basic anatomy and physiology of how the body moves, including skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. See how motion-capture technology measures movement. 

Explore the Meaning of Biocompatibility

Investigate how the immune system reacts to different materials. Learn what characteristics make an item a biomaterial, such as polymers, metals and ceramics. Study biological effects like clotting.

Measure and Analyze the Body: Instrumentation, Imaging and AI

Explore the technologies that enhance our understanding of the body’s inner workings, such as muscle and brain activity. See how sensors, imaging techniques, and AI capture detailed data on the body.

Envision the Future of Biomedical Engineering

Examine how today’s biomedical engineering (BME) technologies will become as “everyday” as hip replacements. Delve into neural interfaces, wearable and implantable devices, and regulations around BME.

Review College Majors and Careers in Biomedical Engineering

Explore potential career paths for those with a degree in biomedical engineering, such as doctor, medical AI engineer, biomedical scientist/researcher, rehabilitation engineer, and and quality assurance engineering.

• Be able to define the fundamentals of biomedical engineering
• Discover how BME merges different engineering and scientific fields to solve medical problems
• Gain the knowledge to explain the areas that define BME, including anatomy, physiology, biomaterials, instrumentation, and imaging
• Be able to apply the engineering design process, from assessing user needs to conducting verification and validation testing
• Be able to discern how the immune system reacts to different materials, including biomaterials
• Earn a Certificate of Completion from Case Western Reserve University

Flexible Learning

• 100% online, works with your schedule
• 20 to 25 hours of total instruction and course work, including engaging multimedia, simulations, and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support
• A flexible format: You’ll learn through engaging video and can tune in anytime that works for you
• Engage with students from around the world

Mentoring

You’ll receive guidance from a mentor who can answer questions and provide support throughout the course. You can expect:

• Encouragement and direction on all assignments
• Inspiration and motivation to help you succeed
• Brainstorming and ideation help as you prepare for your final project

Final Project

Develop and test a biomedical engineering device that enables someone with a below-the-elbow amputation to play cards using only one hand. 

• Brainstorm potential devices and use materials available to you, such as household office supplies, to create a prototype of your best idea.
• Submit a final presentation that pitches your biomedical solution and explains how you arrived at your idea.

It’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Just provide some basic information and tell us why you wish to take this program.

Note: Please submit all application materials in English.

Begin the guided process. It should take only a few minutes of your time to answer the questions.