Complement Your Coursework
The work you do beyond the classroom can enrich your life at UC Davis and make you stand out in graduate school, professional school and job applications. The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers a number of opportunities for you to enhance your undergraduate experience. We have listed a few of our most valuable opportunities here:
BMES Student Chapter
UC Davis’ award-winning student chapter of the Biomedical Engineering Society, an international professional society that builds supports and promotes the biomedical engineering community. BMES is a great way to meet your fellow biomedical engineering majors and network with faculty, graduate students and professionals in the field.
Internships
Working an internship is a great way to gain real-world experience, complement your education and explore the diverse field of biomedical engineering. Are you interested in finding an internship? Read our internships page to learn about the steps you should take.
Research
As a research university, UC Davis offers biomedical engineering students the opportunity to get hands-on experience in a laboratory in the field. Check out our research page to learn more about how to get involved.
Quarter at Aggie Square
This bench-to-bedside experience at the UC Davis Health campus offers biomedical engineering (BME) majors an opportunity to engage in an authentic clinical needs-finding experience. Students will receive in-depth instruction in the industry-relevant tools and methods used in the product design and development process.
Study Abroad
UC Davis Study Abroad offers a variety of opportunities for engineers to complete their core science and engineering coursework while immersing themselves in a different culture.