The Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University represents a unique collaboration combining the strengths of two leading institutions to advance human health. This program integrates UNC's renowned medical and arts and sciences expertise with NC State's highly-ranked engineering college. Students benefit from access to exceptional faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and diverse research opportunities across both campuses. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs focused on applying engineering principles to solve complex biological and medical challenges. Key research areas include biomedical imaging, microdevices, pharmacoengineering, regenerative medicine, and rehabilitation engineering. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in industry, research, or further academic pursuits, equipped with a strong interdisciplinary foundation.
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC, UNC-Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Chapel Hill, or simply Carolina) is a public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is the flagship of the University of North Carolina system and is considered to be one of the "Public Ivies". After being chartered in 1789, the university first began enrolling students in 1795, making it one of the oldest public universities in the United States.
