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Status and trends in biomedical engineering education.

T C Pilkington¹, F M Long, R Plonsey

¹Duke Univ., Durham, NC.

IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine : the Quarterly Magazine of the Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society

|January 1, 1989

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This study provides an overview of biomedical engineering programs, examining undergraduate issues like accreditation and employment, and analyzing enrollment trends. It includes a textbook survey and bibliography for further research.

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Biomedical Engineering Education
Engineering Program Development

Background:

Overview of historical development of biomedical engineering programs.
Examination of current issues in undergraduate biomedical engineering studies.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of graduate and undergraduate biomedical engineering programs.
To analyze key aspects of undergraduate education, including accreditation, employment, and further study opportunities.
To assess enrollment trends and relevant academic resources.

Main Methods:

Historical review of program development.
Analysis of undergraduate program components: accreditation, department status, employment, registration, and medical/professional school pathways.
Examination of enrollment statistics.
Survey of biomedical engineering textbooks.
Compilation of a reference bibliography.

Main Results:

Detailed examination of undergraduate program elements and their implications.
Identification of enrollment trends within biomedical engineering.
A curated list of essential biomedical engineering textbooks.
A comprehensive bibliography with 102 references.

Conclusions:

Biomedical engineering programs require ongoing evaluation of curriculum and student opportunities.
Understanding enrollment dynamics is crucial for program planning and resource allocation.
The provided resources support educators and students in the field of biomedical engineering.