School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel's School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems promotes health and quality of life through innovation.

100%

of Biomedical Engineering students learn through experiential education

99%

were employed on co-op

90%

of these positions were paid

Co-op Salaries by Major

Major 25th Percentile Median 75th Percentile
Biomedical Engineering $15.00 $22.00 $25.00

Co-op Calendar

With co-op, students alternate classes with full-time employment through University-approved employers. Generally, students are on co-op for a six-month period, alternating with six months of classroom study. Cooperative education at Drexel is a degree requirement for most majors — see below for sample schedules.

One Co-op (Four Years) Sample Schedule


Fall Winter Spring Summer
Year One Class Class Class Vacation
Year Two Class Class Class Class
Year Three Class Class Co-op Co-op
Year Four Class Class Class  

Three Co-op (Five Years) Sample Schedule


Fall Winter Spring Summer
Year One Class Class Class Vacation
Year Two Class Class Co-op Co-op
Year Three Class Class Co-op Co-op
Year Four Class Class Co-op Co-op
Year Five Class Class Class  

Career Fast Facts

From the One-Year-Out Alumni Survey, graduating class of 2022:

96%

of Biomedical Engineering graduates are working or enrolled in graduate or professional education

100%

of those working full-time were satisfied with their position

96%

of those working full-time were satisfied with the level of responsibility at their position

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