The University of Houston (UH, UofH, or Houston) is a public research university in Houston, Texas. It was established in 1927 as Houston Junior College, one of multiple junior college institutions formed in the first quarter of the 20th century. In 1934, HJC was restructured as a four-year degree-granting institution and renamed as the University of Houston. Today, Houston is the third-largest university in Texas, awarding nearly 11,000 degrees annually adding to its worldwide alumni base of approximately 310,000.
The University of Houston's Biomedical Engineering department, part of the Cullen College of Engineering and located in Houston, Texas, applies engineering principles to solve complex problems in biology and medicine. Situated near the world's largest medical center, the department offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, research, and real-world experience. It provides comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address critical challenges in healthcare and improve patient well-being. With research strengths in areas like neural engineering, biomedical imaging, and bionanoscience, the department is committed to developing innovative leaders prepared for diverse careers in the rapidly evolving global biomedical field.
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