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Biomechanical Engineering

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School of Engineering

This degree introduces fundamental biological and biophysical principles while developing strengths in traditional engineering areas, specifically mechanical engineering.

What You'll Study

The Biomechanical Engineering major integrates biology and clinical medicine with engineering mechanics and design. This degree introduces fundamental biological and biophysical principles while developing strengths in traditional engineering areas, specifically mechanical engineering. Primarily geared toward the students’ interests, this major offers a range of courses for students interested in specific fields of biology and mechanical engineering such as design, biomechanics, and medicine.

Degrees Offered

  • BS
  • Coterm

More Information

Learn more about Biomechanical Engineering in the Stanford Bulletin