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17 May 2026
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Biomedical Engineering High School Course
A hands-on biomedical engineering course where high school students design prototypes and explore medical devices, biomaterials, anatomy, and healthcare innovation.
Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
In-person Program
Biomedical Engineering High School Course
A hands-on biomedical engineering course where high school students design prototypes and explore medical devices, biomaterials, anatomy, and healthcare innovation.
Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Biomedical Engineering Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Closed
Eligibility
Grades 9-12; 3.0 GPA
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-18
Location / Region
Atlanta; Durham
Cost
$2,998-$5,798 + $250
Duration
Two weeks
Format
In-person
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Accommodation: Residential and commuter options
Meals: All meals or weekday lunch
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate and recommendation letter
Main output: Basic biomedical prototype
Campus experience: Classes, excursions, workshops, activities
Biomedical Engineering Course summary
This is a practical introduction to biomedical engineering, combining engineering, medicine, technology, and life sciences through interactive teaching and lab-style work.
Students investigate medical devices and emerging research, then collaborate on design challenges that can culminate in a basic prototype such as a prosthetic hand.
It suits students who want to test biomedical engineering before university and prefer applied projects, career exploration, and campus-based learning over lecture-only study.
What is Biomedical Engineering High School Course?
The Biomedical Engineering High School Course is a Summer Springboard pre-college experience focused on the intersection of engineering, medicine, technology, and life sciences. Students explore how engineering principles can address practical healthcare problems.
Interactive lectures, lab-style workshops, experiments, and collaborative projects connect theory with medical technology. Students may design a prototype such as a prosthetic hand while investigating anatomy, biomaterials, implantable devices, regenerative medicine, research ethics, and biomedical careers.
Why Succeed highlights Biomedical Engineering Course
The course turns biomedical engineering into a tangible design experience through prototype building and hands-on problem-solving.
Its curriculum connects engineering with anatomy, biomaterials, medical devices, computer science, and emerging healthcare technology.
Students examine both technical innovation and ethical considerations, giving the subject more depth than a general STEM taster.
Campus life, academic excursions, college-readiness workshops, and social activities create a broader pre-college experience.
Published learning outcomes clearly describe the capabilities students should develop.
Who is Biomedical Engineering Course for?
Best for
Students curious about engineering, medicine, life sciences, or medical technology who want practical design work and an introduction to biomedical careers.
Not ideal if
You want university credit, a narrowly theoretical course, or a low-cost non-residential option without additional application charges.
Is Biomedical Engineering Course worth it?
This course can be worthwhile for a student seriously testing biomedical engineering because it combines subject exploration with prototype work, current research, and career context. The defined learning outcomes also give students useful prompts for later reflection in applications or interviews.
The main limitation is value for money: tuition, the mandatory course supplement, deposit, application fee, and possible travel make this a substantial commitment. It should be chosen for the curriculum and practical experience, not simply for the university campus name, and it does not carry college credit at these campuses.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$2,998-$5,798 + $250; includes Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, all meals, excursions, and weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming from 9:00am to 5:00pm., All students receive a completion certificate and a professor-completed recommendation letter..
Accommodation
Residential and commuter options
Meals
All meals or weekday lunch
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
Two weeks; Atlanta; Durham.
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Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Biomedical Engineering Course need?
Effort level
Moderate to high academic and personal commitment.
Best started
Begin six to eight weeks before the next application deadline to compare campuses, plan costs, gather forms, and arrange travel if needed.
Main challenge
Moving between engineering, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science concepts while building a workable prototype.
Typical preparation
Review the admissions criteria and discuss any support or accommodation needs early.
Refresh core biology, mathematics, and basic engineering concepts before the session.
Prepare questions about biomedical careers and examples of healthcare problems you would like to solve.
Useful if
You enjoy applied STEM work and can contribute responsibly to group projects.
What do students do on Biomedical Engineering Course?
Students move from biomedical engineering fundamentals to applied design, using lectures, workshops, experiments, and collaborative projects to investigate healthcare technology.
Step-by-step process
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Explore how engineering, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, and biology interact in healthcare.
- 2
Study anatomy, biomaterials, medical devices, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.
- 3
Analyze implantable devices and emerging technologies such as wearable sensors and 3D-printed biological structures.
- 4
Apply design and problem-solving methods to healthcare challenges.
- 5
Collaborate to design and build a basic biomedical prototype.
- 6
Discuss current research, ethical questions, and possible career pathways.
- 7
Join campus enrichment, academic excursions, and college-readiness activities.
Biomedical Engineering Course 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
Georgia Tech session
14-26 June 2026
Two-week Atlanta course
Duke Session 1
28 June-10 July 2026
Two-week Durham course
Duke Session 2
12-24 July 2026
Two-week Durham course
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Final admission deadline | 17 May 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Georgia Tech session | 14-26 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Duke Session 1 | 28 June-10 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Duke Session 2 | 12-24 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Students in Grades 9-12
Students entering high school may apply
Recent high school graduates may apply
Minimum 3.0 GPA or local equivalent
International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency
Applicants must satisfy essential eligibility criteria
How much does Biomedical Engineering Course cost?
Program tuition
$2,998-$5,798 — Varies by campus and residential choice
Funding or discounts
- Course supplement: $250 — Mandatory for Biomedical Engineering
- Deposit: $600 — Paid during application
- Application fee: From $99
- Alumni scholarship: $500 — Latest verified 2026 award
What's included
Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, all meals, excursions, and weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming from 9:00am to 5:00pm., All students receive a completion certificate and a professor-completed recommendation letter.
How to apply to Biomedical Engineering Course
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Open the Summer Springboard application portal and enter basic contact information.
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Confirm the verification email and complete the account details.
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Create a new application from the dashboard.
- 4
Select the campus, session, Biomedical Engineering course, and tuition type.
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Enter the student information with the student present.
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Pay the $600 deposit and application fee, then submit the completed application.
- 7
Complete any additional enrollment and pre-departure forms after acceptance.
What does Biomedical Engineering Course cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Biomedical design
Apply engineering design and problem-solving to healthcare challenges.
Anatomy and biomaterials
Examine human anatomy, material properties, and medical device functions.
Medical technology
Explore prosthetics, pacemakers, artificial joints, and wearable devices.
Regenerative medicine
Investigate tissue engineering, stem-cell technologies, and 3D-printed organs.
Research and ethics
Analyze current research, innovation trends, ethics, and biomedical careers.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Biomedical Engineering Course?
A typical day during the program.
Academic course
Students take part in college-style, hands-on subject learning.
Lunch
Students eat together in a campus dining hall.
Afternoon program
Activities can include excursions, recreation, college readiness, or personal development.
Residential evening
Dinner, clubs, social activities, and dorm checks structure the evening.
Who teaches on Biomedical Engineering Course?
The Georgia Tech course lists Dr. Tara Urner, a biomedical engineering postdoctoral researcher working on wearable optical sensors for monitoring brain health. Duke recruits instructors from colleges, universities, and professional settings based on subject expertise and their ability to challenge and engage students.
The named Duke instructor had not been announced in the latest verified information.
Where do students stay on Biomedical Engineering Course?
Residential plan
- University housing: Students live in gender-separated university dorms with basic linens.
- Meals: Three daily meals are included, primarily in campus dining halls.
- Residential support: Staff live in the halls and remain available for emergencies 24 hours a day.
- Campus activities: Evening clubs, social activities, and weekend excursions are included.
Non-residential plan
- Day attendance: Commuters attend weekday programming from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
- Commuter meals: Lunch is included; lodging and other daily meals are not included.
Room configuration differs by campus; residential students should review their assigned campus information before travel.
What happens after Biomedical Engineering Course?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Use the prototype experience as evidence of applied subject exploration.
Reflect on biomedical engineering careers and possible university pathways.
Build understanding across engineering, medicine, biology, and technology.
Receive a completion certificate after finishing the program.
Receive a professor-completed recommendation letter.
The Duke and Georgia Tech courses do not award college credit.
Where does Biomedical Engineering Course take place?
Verified course sessions have run on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta and the Duke University campus in Durham. Both settings combine university facilities with city and regional excursions, while residential students live and dine on campus.
Summer Springboard states that its programs are not run by Duke University or Georgia Tech.
Biomedical Engineering Course FAQs
You will explore how engineering, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, and biology contribute to healthcare. Topics include anatomy, biomaterials, medical devices, tissue engineering, research trends, and ethics.
Yes. The course highlights collaborative design and construction of a basic biomedical prototype, such as a prosthetic hand or another assistive device.
Residential and commuter options are documented. Residential students live in university housing, while commuters join weekday programming and leave at 5:00pm.
Published inclusions cover the academic course, lodging, all meals, excursions, and weekend excursions.
Published inclusions cover the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Weekend excursions can be added for a separate fee.
No college credit is documented for the Duke or Georgia Tech courses. Students receive a completion certificate and a professor-completed recommendation letter.
Applicants should be in Grades 9-12 and normally need at least a 3.0 GPA or local equivalent. International applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency.
Campus dining information lists vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, and food-allergy accommodations.
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Compare with other programsContent reviewed by
Sean Stevens
Co-founder, Succeed | Founder, Immerse Education (2012–2026)
Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, program quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.
Sources and verification
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- Campus Specific FAQ | Knowledge Base | Summer Springboard - Summer Springboard
- General Information FAQ | Knowledge Base | Summer Springboard - Summer Springboard
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- Summer Springboard at Georgia Tech - Summer Program High School
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