Biomedical engineering is where innovation meets human health. By combining engineering principles and innovations with biology and medicine, biomedical engineers develop technologies that improve lives, ranging from advances in medical imaging and prosthetic limbs to wearable health devices, artificial organs, and life-saving diagnostic tools. As a biomedical engineering student, you will gain the technical skills, creativity, and hands-on experience needed to solve real-world healthcare challenges while working alongside experts in engineering, medicine, and science. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact through technology, biomedical engineering offers an exciting path to a career that advances healthcare, improves patient outcomes, and shapes the future of medicine.

At the Herff College of Engineering at the University of Memphis, biomedical engineering students learn at the intersection of engineering, medicine, and innovation in one of the nation's leading healthcare and medical device hubs.  Our biomedical engineering students benefit from a personalized, student-centered education that combines academic excellence with real-world experience. Small class sizes, dedicated faculty mentors, and hands-on learning opportunities allow students to work closely with researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to address today's most pressing healthcare challenges. Our interdisciplinary curriculum prepares graduates with the technical expertise, design skills, and collaborative mindset needed to succeed in graduate school, medical school, or careers in the medical device, biotechnology, and healthcare industries. At Herff, you won't just study biomedical engineering; you'll join a community committed to innovation, discovery, and improving lives through engineering.

Learn more about Dr. Gary Bowlin

Welcome to the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Memphis.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our department. As Chair, I am proud to be part of a community that is passionate about using engineering to improve human health and quality of life. Biomedical engineering is not just a field of study—it is a field driven by curiosity, compassion, and the desire to make a meaningful difference for patients and their families.

During my years as a faculty member and researcher, I have had the privilege of working with outstanding students, colleagues, clinicians, and industry partners. One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is watching our students grow from talented learners into confident engineers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and innovators. Their creativity and dedication continually inspire me and reinforce the important work we do every day.

At Memphis, we believe that the best biomedical engineers are developed through a combination of rigorous academics, hands-on design experiences, and meaningful research opportunities. Our students work closely with faculty on projects involving biomaterials, tissue engineering, medical devices, regenerative medicine, biomechanics, and other emerging technologies that have the potential to transform healthcare. We are committed to creating an environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, explore new ideas, collaborate across disciplines, and pursue ambitious goals.

What makes our department especially special to me is the sense of community we have built. We are large enough to offer exciting research and educational opportunities, yet small enough that faculty know our students personally and are invested in their success. I believe that mentorship, accessibility, and collaboration are essential to helping students reach their full potential, and these values guide my approach as Chair.

The University of Memphis is uniquely positioned within a growing medical and biotechnology community, providing opportunities for partnerships with healthcare providers, researchers, and industry leaders throughout the region. These connections help our students gain real-world experience and contribute to innovations that address important healthcare challenges.

Whether you are considering joining our undergraduate or graduate programs, seeking a research collaboration, or reconnecting with us as an alumnus or friend of the department, I invite you to explore all that Biomedical Engineering at the University of Memphis has to offer. I am excited about the future of our department and the impact our students, faculty, and partners will continue to make in advancing human health.

Thank you for visiting our website. I hope you will connect with us and become part of the University of Memphis Biomedical Engineering community.