Student Opportunities

The Abrams Scholarship program provides stipends to undergraduate students to undertake faculty-guided laboratory research projects. The program honors C. Frank Abrams, Jr., a BME and BAE emeritus faculty member. Dr. Abrams led the development of the first courses in Biomedical Engineering at NC State and was instrumental in the founding of NC State’s BME Department; the creation of the joint UNC-CH/NC State graduate program; and ultimately the launch of the UNC-CH/NC State Joint BME Department. He was the Joint Department’s first senior design instructor as well as the first Director of Graduate Studies.

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The Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering is committed to preparing students for life after graduating from the program, whether they intend to pursue an advanced degree or go straight to industry. Our mission is to educate students about opportunities outside of academics and help them to network and position themselves to pursue these opportunities.

Students based at either campus are eligible to participate in the co-op program through NC State after attending a co-op orientation. The Cooperative Education Program typically delays graduation by a year but provides valuable industry experience and the opportunity to earn money working as an engineer to help with tuition and other expenses.

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The i4 Program is a novel initiative within the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering that melds traditional undergraduate engineering education with biomedical entrepreneurship. Composed of four phases of need Identification, Ideation, Innovation and Implementation, this design program culminates in an annual competition awarding a financial prize that supports further intellectual property development and the eventual formation of student-founded companies. Bringing talented students together with highly accomplished academic, clinical and industry professionals, the i4 Program drives young, innovative entrepreneurship into the Triangle region while fostering the creation of practical solutions to real-world problems

The Lucas Scholar Fellowship (LSF) was named to honor Carol Lucas, a former chair of the BME department at UNC. The LSF is an intensive independent research program for outstanding students in Biomedical Engineering. One goal of this program is to encourage interaction between UNC and NC State through undergraduate research. Undergraduate candidates can apply from either UNC or NCSU. Scholars work over the spring, summer and fall semesters. Candidates that are in an under-represented minority group are encouraged to apply.

Students interested in study-abroad programs should see the information provided at their home institutions. The best time to study abroad is during the sophomore year, since the basic engineering courses required during the sophomore year are offered at most universities with an engineering program. Summers are also a good time to study abroad. Please meet with your BME advisor as early as possible to plan and stay on track for graduation.