The undergraduate curriculum is designed to provide broad knowledge of the physical and engineering sciences and their application to the solution of biological and medical problems. In an undergraduate’s first two years at Columbia, students are provided with a strong grounding in the physical and chemical sciences, engineering fundamentals, and mathematics. This background is used to provide a unique physical approach to the study of biological systems. The last two years of the undergraduate Biomedical Engineering program provide substantial exposure to modern biology and include courses in engineering and engineering science that extend the work of the first two years.
Course Information
University
Columbia University
School / College
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Course Duration
4 Years
Class Size
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University Ranking
2015 US News Rank : 14
Financials
Tuition Fees
$ 50,526.00 per year
Cost of Living
Scholarships
Columbia is need-blind for US Citizens, US Permanent Residents and persons granted refugee visas by the US. As a result, the Office of Admissions considers your application without regard to your financial need.
Financial Aid at Columbia is need-based. There are no academic, athletic or talent-based institutional scholarships.
Columbia meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all students admitted as first-years, including foreign students. And we continue to meet your 100% of your demonstrated financial need for all four years of study.
Columbia admits a large number of foreign students who apply and receive a substantial amount of financial aid. However, Columbia is not need blind for foreign students. If admitted and you demonstrate financial need, then Columbia will meet 100% of your demonstrated financial need.
Columbia is need-blind for transfer students. Though transfer students are admitted regardless of their financial need we do have a limited amount of funds available to fund transfer students.
Course Details
Course Structure
First and Second Years
In the first two years at Columbia, all engineering students are expected to complete a sequence of courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, English composition, and physical education, as well as nontechnical electives, including the humanities.
Third and Fourth years
Rising juniors must decide which of our three tracks they would like to follow: 1) cellular and tissue engineering, 2) biomechanics, and 3) biomedical imaging. All students must complete a set of core courses in addition to track-specific core requirements. Students are also required to choose from technical and non-technical electives.
International Exchange & Double Degrees
The Department of Biomedical Engineering is currently in the process of developing strong international ties with first-rate biomedical engineering departments and laboratories around the world to offer graduate and undergraduate students unique opportunities to study abroad.
Internships
Many research laboratories in the Department of Biomedical Engineering also accept qualified undergraduate students into their summer research programs through internship, research assistantship, or work-study.
Requirements
Research & Technical Papers
Many research laboratories in the Department of Biomedical Engineering accept qualified undergraduate students into their research programs. Students can participate in research either as a work-study student (if he/she qualifies) or a paid undergraduate research assistant.
Text / Exam Scores
1. SAT and/or ACT exams
2. Two SAT Subject Test scores (for Engineering applicants, Math 1 or 2 and Physics or Chemistry)
3. English proficiency examination score (if necessary)
Work Experience
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Recommendations
Two Teacher Recommendations:
For engineering applicants, one must come from a math or science teacher.These recommendations must be from a teacher who taught you in academic disciplines
Presentations/Group-Discussions/etc.
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Application Details
Universtiy Contact
Application Deadlines
November 1, 2011 Admissions: Application postmark deadline for Early Decision candidates.
January 1, 2012Admissions: Application deadline for Regular Decision candidates.
Course Start Date
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Careers & Employment News
Employment Services
The following are required components of a complete application:
- The Common Application
- Autobiographical information
- $80 application fee (or fee waiver from a school official)
- Lists and descriptions of student’s achievements, activities, employment and summer activities
- One personal statement
Employment Stats
- Job Search Resources
- Academic Positions Available
- Industry Positions Available
Career Events
Each year, Central for career education hosts several career fairs, networking events and conferences in variety of Industries. These events provide students with opportunity to explore different fields of interest and make connections with employers and alumni.
Top Recruiters
- Abbott Laboratories
- Accenture
- Bayer
- Boston Scientific
- Cardinal Health
- Devicix
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Genentech
- Hygia Health Services
- Integra LifeSciences
- Jemo Spine, LLC
- Medtronic
- Osiris Therapeutics
- Philips
- Rock Island Arsenal
- Siemens
- US Navy
- Vida Diagnostics
Campus & Alumni Community
Columbia University is fortunate to have a vibrant alumni community who have been known to have interesting, accomplished, and varied careers. Direct relationships with alumni can provide students with opportunities to get advice and information, as well as to expand their network.
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How to Apply
- High School qualification in any science with GPA 3.5 is required for this course.
- The Common Application and the Columbia Writing Supplement
- $85 application fee or fee waiver request
- Secondary School Report
- Required Standardized Testing
- Two Teacher Recommendations
- Supplementary materials
- Optional interview with an alumnus