About

Biomedical Engineering is a highly interdisciplinary field of engineering which integrates engineering principles with math, physical and biological sciences. Biomedical Engineers design, develop, manage, and regulate medical devices and technologies, and work closely alongside healthcare professionals and other engineers. Our students are prepared to embark on careers in medical device and technology companies, engineering firms, research, and professional health sciences. Students graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. Our faculty partner with local healthcare systems for on-site learning opportunities conduct research funded by National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and industry. bring industry experiences to the classroom. Experience biomedical engineering firsthand in facilities that conduct research in Cancer tissue engineering, Artificial intelligence and medical imaging, Cardiac tissue engineering, Prosthetics and orthotics, Lung bioengineering, Neural regeneration, spinal cord injury, and wound healing, and 3D bioprinting and biofabricationGain important practical professional experience through the optional co-op and placement program. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school following your sophomore year. As an added benefit, you’ll earn a competitive salary. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Medical Device Engineer, Product Development Engineer (Medical Devices), Biomedical Equipment Technician, Design Engineer (Implants, Prosthetics, Diagnostics), Medical Imaging Systems Engineer, Biomedical Research Scientist, Neural Engineering Researcher, Clinical Engineer, Tissue Engineering Assistant, Hospital Equipment Manager, Patient Monitoring Systems Specialist, Rehabilitation Technology Developer, Surgical Robotics Technician, Biomaterials Scientist, Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Medical Technology), Quality Assurance Engineer (Biomedical Products), Compliance Analyst, Biomedical Risk Management Officer, Health Technology Assessment Analyst. 

Eligibility

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Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to The University of Akron below;

1. WASSCE/A level Certificate (Physics, Mathematics, Biology)

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

The University of Akron will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

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January, 2026

From March, 2025 to November, 2025

January, 2027

From March, 2026 to November, 2026

September, 2026

From November, 2025 to June, 2026

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