The Biomedical Engineering program at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen is an interdisciplinary engineering degree that trains students to apply engineering principles and scientific methods to problems in biology, medicine, and healthcare. Established in 2016, the Department of Biomedical Engineering draws on the undergraduate curriculum and training model of Columbia University, adapted to equip students with both engineering fundamentals and practical biomedical skills.

The curriculum integrates core courses in mathematics, physics, life sciences, and engineering with specialized biomedical topics such as biomechanics, biosignals and biomedical imaging, and cell and tissue engineering. Students also engage in hands-on labs, design projects, and capstone experiences that emphasize innovative thinking and problem-solving in real biomedical contexts.

Graduates gain the ability to analyze biological systems, develop medical devices and systems, and apply modern engineering analysis techniques across scales—from cells to organs and populations. The program prepares students for careers in medical device industries, healthcare technology, biotechnology, consulting, and further graduate study, as well as research roles where engineering intersects with life sciences and medicine.

The department’s faculty conduct research in areas such as mechanoMedicine, wearable health monitoring, regenerative engineering, biomedical imaging, computational medicine, and biomedical MEMS, providing students with a strong research environment alongside their academic training.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.