Engineering for Human Health

 

Scientific discovery aimed at improving healthcare, through interdisciplinary research and education

 

Our research

Syed Mubeen and Suresh Raghavan in Mubeen’s lab in IATL.

$ 70,000

Median salary of our recent BME graduates

95 %

Undergraduate placement rate

52 %

of our BME students have participated in undergraduate research experiences

Ready to take the next step?

In the News

Colleen Bringman

Bringman named among best teachers at Iowa

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Colleen Bringman, an associate professor of instruction of biomedical engineering, has received a 2026 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing their exceptional and sustained contributions to student learning and success at the University of Iowa.
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Ankrum and Worthington selected for National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders Forum

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
James Ankrum and Kristan Worthington are among four University of Iowa faculty members to be selected for the National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders Forum.
Woman posses in natural setting

'Staying curious,' BME alumna adapts to changing tech landscape

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The experiences of Jennifer Blauvelt, chief digital and information officer at CQ Medical and University of Iowa alumna, show how a biomedical engineering degree can branch into many interesting areas as long as you stay curious and are open to unexpected opportunities.
Woman leans over lab bench to inspect a device

Did you know engineers help fight heart disease? 

Monday, December 15, 2025
Biomedical engineering students at the University of Iowa don’t just learn theory, they roll up their sleeves to understand tools of medicine by building them.
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Iowa image competition captures 'hands-on side' of research

Friday, December 5, 2025
Each year, the University of Iowa community is invited to showcase its creativity through Capture Your Research, an image competition where students, faculty, and staff submit a photo that illustrates the essence of their research.
Dick and Judy Smith

Alumnus Richard Smith donates $7.7M to University of Iowa College of Engineering

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering has received a $7.7 million gift from alumnus Richard "Dick" and Judy Smith to endow the deanship as the Dick and Judy Smith Dean of the College of Engineering and support facility enhancements.

Announcements

Call for photos

We're collecting photos from BME alumni and students to showcase their experiences at the University of Iowa on our website and social media channels. We would love to see and share photos from your time at Iowa. Whether you have pictures from graduation, Iowa events, or just hanging out on campus, we would be grateful if you could share them with us. You can upload your photos through the Alumni and Student Photo Submission page on the BME website. Thank you for your contribution to our community!

Need a medical device or research tool?

We can help! Submit your idea to the Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Course here.

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College Events

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement

Sunday, December 20, 2026 12:00pm
Hancher Auditorium

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 16, 2027 12:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony promotional image

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, December 19, 2027 12:00pm
Hancher Auditorium

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 14, 2028 12:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony promotional image

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, December 17, 2028 12:00pm
Hancher Auditorium

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

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