Fairfield University

Program Overview

The School of Engineering’s Biomedical Engineering curriculum provides both breadth and depth across a range of engineering domains such as mechanical, electrical, computer, and software engineering. This program prepares graduates to have an understanding of biology and physiology, as well as the capability to apply advanced mathematics, science, and engineering concepts to solve problems at the interface of engineering and biology.

Fairfield students are taught how to make measurements on—and interpret data from – living systems. They also learn how to address problems associated with the interaction between living and non-living materials and systems. The biomedical engineering curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on experiential learning, and culminates with an interdisciplinary team-based senior capstone design project.

Advanced courses in biomedical engineering further develop knowledge in the discipline, with a heavy emphasis on design assignments. Through elective courses, students have the option of specializing in a specific area of biomedical engineering. Students on a pre-medicine track can also prepare for medical school entrance by taking their elective courses in psychology, sociology, organic chemistry, biology and biochemistry.