Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering/Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Duquesne University

As a biomedical engineer, you will be charged with advancing health care treatment for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Having a health care background with clinical experience, especially in Nursing, can greatly enhance your ability to solve clinical problems. Nurses are in the best position to assess the functional health status and technology needs of patients. Our program is the first dual undergraduate degree program in Biomedical Engineering and Nursing in the U.S. The dual format is cost effective as it provides additional clinical knowledge and skills via a holistic nursing approach. During this five-year program, you will not only gain a deep clinical perspective, but you will also solve real clinical problems and learn to develop technologies such as those that: Assist patients and create efficiencies for nurses in the hospital, outpatient and home care arenas. Are lifesaving and cost effective for developing countries. BME Program Learning Outcomes: An ability to apply knowledge and principles of mathematics (including differential equations and statistics), science (including physiology and biology), and engineering. An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data from both living and non-living systems. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired including those associated with the interaction between living and non-living systems. BSN Program Learning Outcomes: Integrates clinical judgement skills and nursing knowledge, as well as knowledge from other disciplines, in providing culturally congruent care for individuals, families, and diverse groups/populations. Provides culturally congruent and holistic nursing care to persons, families, and communities of similar and diverse cultural contexts. Incorporates knowledge of health disparities and social determinants of health in all areas of nursing practice focusing on health equity and advocacy across the healthcare delivery continuum.

John G Rangos Sr School of Health Sciences