Biomedical Engineering at UC Santa Barbara

Learn about current research in the biomedical field and various career opportunities

Program Highlights

Design and build a basic bio-medical prototype (i.e. prosthetic hand) while learning to analyze, design, and problem-solving
Gain a general understanding of the application of principles and problem-solving techniques
Learn about current research in the biomedical field and various career opportunities
Discover the variety of implantable medical devices, such as pacemakers and artificial hips, to more futuristic technologies such as stem cell engineering and the 3-D printing of biological organs
autodesk interactive gallery
Tuition:

Residential tuition:
$5,698

Commuter Tuition:
$3,298

Dates:

Session 1:
July 20, 2025 August 1, 2025

Location:

UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Course Overview

Do you love engineering, computers and also life sciences? Are you interested in diagnosing and designing devices to diagnose and treat diseases? The Summer Springboard Biomedical Engineering course exposes students to the basics of a career in one of the hottest engineering fields today.

Meet your instructor

Courses are taught by accomplished and passionate faculty recruited from many area colleges, universities and professional forums. Each faculty member is selected for their subject area expertise and proven ability to both challenge and captivate students.

Topics you'll explore

Course Structure


There are nine 3-hour class sessions over the two-week course. During week one, students have class from 9am-12pm, Monday - Friday. During week two students have class from 9am-12pm Monday through Thursday. Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to additional academic time (excursions, speakers).

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Summer Springboard Pre-College Summer Program