Extracurriculars for a Career in Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineers build medical devices, prosthetics, and diagnostic tools. Research internships, biology and engineering camps, and science fairs are great ways to begin.
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Programs for a Career in Biomedical Engineering
Why it fits: Engineering-focused curriculum helps students explore diverse engineering specializations and career paths.
Why it fits: Students work on bioengineering research projects and develop hands-on lab techniques in a research setting.
Why it fits: Health and nutrition is a competition category, requiring students to apply engineering principles to medical and nutritional problems.
Why it fits: Students explore biotechnology and engineering applications in medical contexts through interactive learning experiences.
Why it fits: Real-world biomedical research experience in professional labs mirrors early-stage biomedical engineering work.
Why it fits: Featured internship at healthcare company involved learning healthcare systems and company growth mechanics.
Why it fits: Competition encourages students to design and test innovative solutions bridging science and technology for practical applications.
Why it fits: iGEM focuses on synthetic biology and genetic engineering projects, core to biomedical engineering innovation.
Why it fits: Past winners have envisioned devices like allergen detectors and mobility aids, directly relevant to biomedical innovation.
Why it fits: Students explore cutting-edge health technologies including mobile health monitoring systems and personalized medicine applications.
Why it fits: Three-week programs in biomedical engineering and surgical research provide hands-on lab work and mentorship in this field.
Why it fits: Dedicated biomedical engineering course covers musculoskeletal dynamics and human motion analysis.
Why it fits: Core focus: students design, build, and test biomedical prototypes while learning tissue engineering and clinical applications.
Why it fits: Program teaches genetic engineering techniques and connects students with biotech company tours for career exploration.
Why it fits: ISEF attracts engineering projects that apply scientific principles to solve real-world health and medical problems.
Why it fits: Students create adaptive tools and equipment to improve job performance and comfort for people with disabilities.
Why it fits: Phase 1 includes a Biomedical Engineering course led by Columbia Engineering faculty with hands-on design projects.
Why it fits: Biotechnology and AI x Bio courses apply engineering to biological and medical challenges.
Why it fits: Students apply current molecular techniques in cell biology, genetics, developmental biology, and cancer biology research.
Why it fits: Students design novel medical devices, diagnostics, and therapeutics using biotechnology research methods.
Why it fits: Program includes bioengineering research groups where students gain hands-on experience in this field.
Why it fits: Fred Hutch's research divisions and translational science focus align with developing medical technologies and treatment innovations.
Why it fits: Computational biology track and translational medicine exposure bridge engineering and biomedical research.
Why it fits: Immersive training in biomedical laboratory techniques and state-of-the-science equipment builds core biomedical engineering skills.
Why it fits: Exposes students to biomedical sciences research and engineering applications in cancer treatment.
Why it fits: Intensive research mentoring program develops the scientific inquiry and research skills essential to biomedical engineering careers.
Why it fits: Bioengineering is highlighted as a major discipline with virtual labs showcasing research applications.
Why it fits: Exposure to bioengineering applications in cancer research and cutting-edge laboratory techniques and methods.
Why it fits: Program includes exposure to molecular engineering through UChicago faculty and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.
Why it fits: Research areas include medicine, pharmacology, tissue engineering, and biomedical applications.
Why it fits: Students develop technical lab skills and work on biomedical research projects supporting principal investigators' objectives.
Why it fits: Program offers bioengineering as a research option with mentorship in laboratory techniques and data analysis.
Why it fits: Bioengineering workshops introduce students to this engineering discipline through faculty-led sessions.
Why it fits: Lab experience in bio-interfacial engineering, biomolecular engineering, and protein engineering labs.
Why it fits: Students see prosthetic hands developed by Cal Poly students and learn engineering design principles through hands-on labs.
Why it fits: Projects involve creating devices and applications that solve healthcare challenges, such as assistive technology for hearing loss.
Why it fits: Students gain practical experience with lab techniques and research methods applicable to biomedical research and development.
Why it fits: Program explores current biomedical research and cutting-edge laboratory techniques essential to the field with facility tours and scientist engagement.
Why it fits: Students engage in engineering projects and research across multiple scientific disciplines in university labs.
Why it fits: The program includes biomedical engineering research groups where students design and develop solutions to healthcare problems.
Why it fits: Research internship in biomedical sciences supports students declaring majors aligned with biomedical research.
Why it fits: Program explores how research translates into real solutions for patients, core to biomedical engineering problem-solving.
Why it fits: Biomedical Science masterclasses introduce engineering principles applied to healthcare and life sciences.
Why it fits: Bioengineering and chemistry are explicitly listed as exploration topics alongside physics and engineering disciplines.