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15 May 2026
General Brown Pre-College application deadline.
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Biomedical Engineering: The Smart Design of Medical Implants and Devices
Brown’s biomedical engineering course explores tissue replacement materials, experimental data and ethical design through a coronary artery bypass material challenge.
Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Biomedical Engineering at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Students completing grades 9–12
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-18
Location / Region
Online
Cost
$4,656
Duration
3 weeks
Format
Online
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Language: English
Sessions / cadence: Daily asynchronous work; about 15 hours/week
Mentor model: Instructor feedback and virtual office hours
Assessment style: Narrative assessment; no formal grades
Main deliverable / output: Biomedically inspired tissue prototype
Certificate: Digital CeCertificate of Completion
Course report: Course Performance Report
Biomedical Engineering summary
Brown introduces biomedical engineering through tissue replacement materials and a coronary artery bypass design challenge.
You connect biology and math with experiments, material analysis, prototype development and ethical discussion.
It suits students who want to test their interest in engineering solutions to medical problems and can manage independent learning.
What is Biomedical Engineering: The Smart Design of Medical Implants and Devices?
Biomedical Engineering: The Smart Design of Medical Implants and Devices is a Brown University Pre-College course introducing engineering approaches to tissue replacement. Students study naturally derived and synthetic materials, cell interactions and mechanical properties.
The mostly asynchronous online course connects these concepts through a novel coronary artery bypass material challenge. Instructor and peer discussions address ethical implications, while the learning outcomes include interpreting experimental data and building a biomedically inspired tissue prototype.
Why Succeed highlights Biomedical Engineering
The coronary artery bypass material challenge gives the scientific content a concrete design purpose.
Experimental data interpretation and prototype development introduce the iterative work behind engineering decisions.
Ethical discussion connects material performance with the societal consequences of medical design.
Instructor office hours and a narrative Course Performance Report support reflection beyond completing assignments.
Who is Biomedical Engineering for?
Best for
Students who enjoy applying math and biology to design problems and want to explore biomedical engineering.
Not ideal if
You need a fully scheduled live class or want academic credit from your summer study.
Is Biomedical Engineering worth it?
This course can be worthwhile if you want to explore how engineering applies to medical materials through a focused design problem. Its combination of experimental analysis, prototyping and ethical reasoning offers useful substance for deciding whether biomedical engineering interests you.
The main tradeoffs are independent workload and a substantial course fee for noncredit study. Judge its value by the work you will do and the feedback you can use; Brown describes Pre-College as separate from undergraduate admissions recruitment.
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Cost and what is included
$4,656; includes Online instruction and course activities., Virtual instructor office hours., Personalized feedback., Opportunities to join virtual activities and workshops., Digital CeCertificate after successful completion., Course Performance Report after course completion..
Dates and time commitment
3 weeks; Daily asynchronous work; about 15 hours/week.
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What the student gains
Potential output: The main practical outcome is a prototype of a biomedically inspired tissue.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.
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Effort level
Moderate to high, with about 15 hours of coursework weekly.
Best started
Allow four to six weeks before a future application deadline to prepare the essay, records and any language assessment.
Main challenge
Maintaining daily engagement while applying math and science to unfamiliar materials.
Typical preparation
Refresh Algebra 1 and Trigonometry before beginning the course.
Review basic biology concepts to make the material interactions easier to follow.
Set aside regular daily study time and complete the approximately three-hour Canvas orientation during the week before your section begins.
Useful if
You want to test your interest in biomedical engineering.
What do students do on Biomedical Engineering?
You investigate how tissue replacement materials behave, then apply that understanding to a coronary artery bypass material design challenge. The work connects experiments and data interpretation with prototype development and ethical discussion.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Learn the properties of naturally derived and synthetic replacement materials.
- 2
Explore cell interactions and mechanical requirements for replacement tissue.
- 3
Gather and interpret experimental data to assess material performance.
- 4
Use biology, physiology and math to propose and refine a design.
- 5
Design and build a biomedically inspired tissue prototype.
- 6
Discuss the ethical and societal implications of biomedical design decisions.
Biomedical Engineering dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Course 10012 — Rutendo Jakachira
22 June-10 July 2026
Three-week, mostly asynchronous online section.
Course 10089 — Krishangi Krishna
6-24 July 2026
Three-week, mostly asynchronous online section.
Applications open
14 January 2026
Brown Pre-College's 2026 application cycle.
Final admission decisions
22 May 2026
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 15 May 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Course 10012 — Rutendo Jakachira | 22 June-10 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Course 10089 — Krishangi Krishna | 6-24 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Applications open | 14 January 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Final admission decisions | 22 May 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Completing grades 9 to 12.
Ages 14 to 18 by June 14, 2026.
Strong command of English.
Algebra 1 and Trigonometry are recommended preparation.
Basic biology exposure is beneficial, not required.
How much does Biomedical Engineering cost?
Program fee
$4,656 — One three-week online course in 2026.
Funding or discounts
- Application fee: $80 — Non-refundable; eligible applicants may request a waiver.
- Enrollment deposit: $500 — Non-refundable deposit required before course enrollment.
- Scholarships: Sibley or PPSD Scholarship — Separate application and eligibility restrictions apply.
What's included
Online instruction and course activities., Virtual instructor office hours., Personalized feedback., Opportunities to join virtual activities and workshops., Digital CeCertificate after successful completion., Course Performance Report after course completion.
How to apply to Biomedical Engineering
- 1
Create one applicant account in Brown's Student Portal.
- 2
Complete the Brown Pre-College application form and 250 to 500-word essay.
- 3
Submit current and previous academic-year grades and applicable English proficiency results.
- 4
Pay the $80 application fee or obtain an approved waiver.
- 5
Provide any requested materials and monitor the portal for an admission decision.
- 6
After admission, confirm the intended course before submitting the $500 deposit.
- 7
Enroll separately in the chosen course through the Student Portal.
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Learning format
The course runs through Canvas with mostly asynchronous content, daily engagement, virtual instructor office hours and optional live sessions whose times are announced at the start. Plan for about 15 hours weekly, usually two to three hours daily, plus a required three-hour orientation available during the week before the course and due by the preceding Friday.
Mentorship and feedback
Rutendo Jakachira teaches course section 10012.
Krishangi Krishna teaches course section 10089.
Virtual office hours provide access to the instructor.
Optional live sessions supplement asynchronous learning.
Discussions with the instructor and classmates explore ethical design.
A Course Performance Report provides instructor comments on engagement and work.
Time-zone considerations
- Most learning is asynchronous, allowing flexibility in when you study.
- Daily course engagement is expected.
- Optional live-session times are announced at the course start.
- Allow about 15 hours weekly for course activities.
Tech requirements
Use Canvas, Brown's online learning management system.
Complete the required Canvas orientation before the course begins.
Activate your Brown account and Brown email using portal instructions.
Assessment style
The course uses instructor narrative assessment through a Course Performance Report, without formal grades or academic credit.
- The instructor assesses your work within the course.
- The report comments on the quality of engagement.
- Successful completion determines certificate eligibility.
- Absence or inactivity can affect completion credentials.
Portfolio and outputs
Main deliverable / output
The main practical outcome is a prototype of a biomedically inspired tissue.
A design for a novel coronary artery bypass material.
A Digital CeCertificate after successful completion.
A Course Performance Report after completing the course.
Biomedical Engineering FAQs
You will study natural and synthetic tissue replacement materials, cell interactions with materials, mechanical properties and ethical design. The central challenge is developing a novel coronary artery bypass material.
Students who have completed Algebra 1 and Trigonometry are best prepared. Basic exposure to biology is beneficial but is not required.
The listed sections are mostly asynchronous, with optional live sessions. Their times are announced at the start of the course, and all online courses include virtual instructor office hours.
Plan for about 15 hours per week, usually around two to three hours each day. A required Canvas orientation takes approximately three hours before the course begins.
The learning outcomes include designing and building a prototype of a biomedically inspired tissue. You will use experimental data to propose and modify engineered designs.
The course is noncredit and has no formal grades. Successful completion earns a Digital CeCertificate of Completion, and completing a three-week online course also earns a Course Performance Report.
No. Admission is to Brown Pre-College, and enrollment in an individual course is a separate action. Brown recommends confirming the desired course before paying the non-refundable $500 deposit.
Students may request reasonable accommodations through the Medical Authorization & Health Form after acceptance and enrollment. Brown encourages contacting accessibility staff early, no later than three weeks before the program starts.
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- CeCertificate Access | Pre-College Program | Brown University
- Handbook of Pre-College Policies | Pre-College Program | Brown University
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Pre-College Program | Brown University
- Financial Policies and Payment Information | Pre-College Program | Brown University
- Application Checklist | Pre-College Program | Brown University
- Apply | Pre-College Program | Brown University
- Brown Pre-College Online
- Program Dates and Costs | Pre-College Program | Brown University
- 2026 Program Costs — Breakdown of Fees
- Biomedical Engineering: The Smart Design of Medical Implants and Devices - Pre-College Course Catalog"
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