Biomechanical Engineering Major Program
2025-26 Program Requirements
The Biomechanical Engineering major integrates biology and clinical medicine with engineering mechanics and design. Research and teaching in Biomechanical Engineering focuses on biomechanics and mechanobiology at cellular to body length scales, with applications relevant to neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and cancer physiology and pathology.
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.
The Biomechanical Engineering major provides a fundamental understanding of mechanics in the fields of biology and medicine. However, it is not normally recommended as a terminal degree. This major is well suited for those interested in future graduate studies in bioengineering, mechanical engineering, medicine, and related areas. The course of study allows students to satisfy many premedical, pre-dental, or pre-paramedical requirements.
Biomechanical Engineering program requirements can be found in the Stanford Bulletin as a subplan of the Engineering degree.
BME Program Sheet, 4-Year Plans, and Flowcharts
Instructions on how to declare the BME major can be found on the ME Student Intranet.