University of Iowa (UI) - Biomedical and Medical Engineering
Biomedical and Medical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biological and health systems and products such as integrated biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Iowa schools that offer a biomedical and medical engineering degree. Students at University of Iowa who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Bachelor
- Master
- Doctor
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Biomedical and Medical Engineering Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the biomedical and medical engineering program at the University of Iowa for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall

| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All Students | 76 | 56 | 15 | 5 |
By Gender

| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 46 | 35 | 7 | 4 |
Female | 30 | 21 | 8 | 1 |
By Race

| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - | - | - |
Black | 1 | - | - | 1 |
Asian | 6 | 6 | - | - |
Hispanic | 3 | 3 | - | - |
White | 53 | 43 | 8 | 2 |
Unknown | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Engineering Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of architectural and engineering managers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 176,800
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 192,000
- Percent Job Growth: 8.60%

Biomedical Engineers
Job Description
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biomedical engineers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 15,700
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 25,400
- Percent Job Growth: 61.70%

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of engineering teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
List of schools that offer a biomedical and medical engineering degree or program in Iowa
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Dordt College | |
Sioux Center, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 1 |