Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (Honors)

The Sc.B. program in Biomedical Engineering is jointly offered by the School of Engineering and the Division of Biology and Medicine as an interdisciplinary concentration designed for students interested in applying the methods and tools of engineering to the subject matter of biology and the life sciences. The undergraduate program in biomedical engineering is an independent concentration that is administered both by the School of Engineering and the Division of Biology and Medicine. Students can take courses from and do research with faculty from engineering, the various departments of biology, and the Brown-affiliated hospitals in Rhode Island. The program's primary emphasis is on the fundamentals of biomedical engineering, while also allowing students to personalize their curriculum. BME students learn to apply the principles of engineering and science, along with problem solving skills and critical thinking to a broad spectrum of engineering problems.

It is highly recommended that a thesis advisor and Honors research project be identified prior to the start of the senior year. This is the responsibility of the student. Students who wish to complete an honors thesis should ideally begin communication with a potential advisor junior year, or earlier. Many students perform research over the summer before senior year although this is not required.

International applicants, like all applicants to Brown, are expected to complete secondary school. Brown's first-year students will have completed 12 to 13 years of primary and secondary schooling. Similar to applications from students within the United States, we evaluate applications from students outside the United States with their context and opportunities in mind. English language proficiency must be achieved before you are admitted. Brown does not offer courses in English as a Second Language for its undergraduates and does not offer provisional acceptances to students who are deficient in English. A minimum score of 105 on the TOEFL internet-based exam, a minimum score of 8.0 on the IELTS minimum score of 130 on the Duolingo