The future of health care needs good engineers
Advancements in technology means health care and engineering go hand in hand.
Program spotlight
Medical engineering, MS
As health systems increasingly rely on data, artificial intelligence, or AI, and connected digital platforms, Arizona State University is launching a new Master of Science in medical engineering. The stand-alone graduate degree prepares students to design and implement the digital, AI and software-driven medical technologies that are shaping modern clinical care.
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Our graduate degree programs prepare students to tackle health care challenges at the intersection of health and engineering. Our graduate degrees include master’s degrees, doctoral degrees and an Accelerated Master’s.
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Career outcomes that matter
Discovering new fundamental principles regarding living systems
Biomedical engineers work at the intersection of technology, biology and medicine, addressing challenges that improve human health and drive scientific breakthroughs. Our biomedical engineering programs emphasize device innovation and provide a rigorous, forward-looking education that integrates engineering design, computational modeling, physiology and clinical problem-solving. Students gain hands-on experience through design projects, immersive laboratories and participation in advanced research shaping medical innovation — from AI-driven diagnostics and wearable sensors to gene-editing tools, neural interfaces and regenerative therapies.
Shape your career path — and the future of health
Our graduates are well prepared for high-impact careers in the growing medical device and biotechnology industries, contributing to technologies such as surgical robotics, prosthetics, implantable devices, imaging platforms and digital health tools. Others pursue paths in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, clinical engineering, regulatory affairs, biomedical data science or advanced graduate research in areas like precision medicine, synthetic biology, computational neuroscience and tissue engineering.
Our programs also prepare students for advanced clinical training, including medical school and physician assistant programs. With strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills, our graduates are positioned to become innovators and leaders in the global biomedical technology landscape.
Career outcomes |
Median annual salary |
|---|---|
| Biomedical engineer | $106,950 |
| Biostatistician | $103,300 |
| Compliance manager | $136,550 |
| Health and safety engineer | $109,660 |
| Human factors engineer | $101,140 |
| Microsystem engineer | $117,750 |
| Regulatory affairs manager | $136,550 |
| Technical sales engineer | $121,520 |
| Validation engineer | $101,140 |
Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET)
under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and
Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Companies hiring
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| Abbott Laboratories |
| Boston Scientific |
| Edwards Lifesciences |
| GE Healthcare |
| Integra LifeSciences |
| Johnson & Johnson |
| Medtronic Siemens |
| Healthineers |
| Stryker Corporation |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific |
| W.L. Gore & Associates |
Make connections with impact
Research opportunities
The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering at Arizona State University is closely connected to the biomedical industry and collaborates with leading clinical institutions, including Mayo Clinic in Arizona and HonorHealth.
Our students are highly sought after for internships and careers with biomedical companies such as W. L. Gore & Associates, Medtronic and BD. Students gain hands-on experience in industry, clinical, and campus research settings aligned with their interests. Research in our laboratories is highly active, and students at all levels are encouraged to participate, build professional skills and contribute to innovations that improve health outcomes and patient care.
Industry partnerships
At the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering, clinical partnerships tie our research endeavors to community needs and solutions. We work full-time on innovations to address the challenges facing society to improve the human condition.
Undergraduate information session
New webinar dates added!
Want to learn how the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering’s undergraduate program can benefit you? Our undergraduate students explore biomedical engineering through hands-on learning, research and multidisciplinary collaboration. Our program equips students with the skills to develop innovative medical technologies, solve complex health challenges and prepare for careers in industry, research or advanced medical studies. Join our webinar to see if our program is the right fit for you!
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Latest news
Stabenfeldt elected president of Society For Biomaterials
Professor Sarah Stabenfeldt’s career in biomedical engineering and more than 20 years of membership have prepared her to lead the organization’s advancement of biomaterials science.
Broadening borders and minds
Biomedical engineering students from Mexico’s Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey conduct NSF-supported human brain research at ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering for senior-year internships.
Innovative immune system approach earns ASU researcher honors
Assistant Professor Jessica Weaver honored for her novel approach to manipulating immunological responses.
Kuei-Chun “Mark” Wang has earned an NSF CAREER Award to battle neurological disorders
Delivering medication precisely where the body needs it is one of nanomedicine’s biggest challenges. Assistant Professor Kuei-Chun (Mark) Wang has been working to overcome that obstacle by designing nanosized drug carriers capable of moving through the body and accumulating in diseased tissues. This work has earned him a prestigious National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award.
The CAREER Award supports early-career faculty who demonstrate their potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization.
Explore our biomedical engineering degree programs
At ASU, we offer a rigorous program in biomedical engineering with opportunities for students to be involved in research, entrepreneurship, healthcare delivery, biomedical device design and global health.
