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The University of New Mexico

Interdisciplinary by design.

Faculty participating in our BME graduate program come from our School of Engineering, the School of Medicine, and the College of Arts and Sciences.

About the BME Program

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Biomedical Engineering was ranked #3 in Best Engineering Jobs by US News Money, and according to a study by Career Explorer, biomedical engineering is in the top 40% of careers for career satisfaction. 

Established in 2010, the Biomedical Engineering (BME) program at UNM grants both MS (both thesis and non-thesis) and PhD degrees. Within the BME degree, there are two educational emphasis areas (or "tracks"): 1) Molecular and Cellular Systems, and 2) Biomaterials and Biomechanics. Additional emphasis areas are currently under development.

Reflecting the BME program's interdisciplinary nature, the home departments of the faculty participating in our BME graduate program span our School of Engineering, the School of Medicine, and the College of Arts and Sciences.