1. The University of Mississippi

Biomedical Engineering

University of Mississippi

Biomedical Engineering

Program Educational Objectives
Following graduation and during the first several post-graduate years, biomedical engineering baccalaureate degree holders from The University of Mississippi will possess skill sets to accomplish the following:

  1. Meet evolving expectations of future employers in the biomedical engineering workplace as well as other professional careers.
  2. Exhibit a systematic approach to problem solving in their professional practice including quantitative and analytical skills weighted with considerations towards a sustainable future.
  3. Pursue advanced studies in medicine and other professional fields if desired.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and perform ethically and professionally in industry and society

Student Outcomes
The graduates of the program will demonstrate:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Enrollment Data

2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022
Fall enrollment 54 106 128 111 135
Degrees awarded — — 7 18 TBD

*Accreditation Pending