Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Biomedical Engineering department in Troy, NY, is a leading center applying engineering principles to solve critical challenges in biology and medicine. Building on pioneering research that began in the 1960s and formally established in 1997, the department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. It strongly emphasizes cutting-edge research across diverse areas like biomaterials, biomechanics, and bioimaging, fostering robust interdisciplinary collaboration with clinicians and industry partners. Consistently recognized among the top programs nationally, it prepares students for impactful careers in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and research, driving innovation in healthcare solutions.
View Biomedical Engineering
RPI's 265-acre (107 ha) campus overlooks the city of Troy and the Hudson River. The institute operates an on-campus business incubator and the 1,250-acre (510 ha) Rensselaer Technology Park. RPI is organized into six main schools which contain 37 departments, with emphasis on science and technology. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity". As of 2017, RPI's faculty and alumni included 6 members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, 6 National Medal of Technology winners, 5 National Medal of Science winners, 8 Fulbright Scholarship recipients, and Nobel Prize winning engineer Ivar Giaever.