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Biomedical Engineering Sees Growth In South Dakota

Biomedical engineering applies creative problem solving to a wide variety of medical issues. It's expected to be one of the fastest growing career fields in South Dakota.

SDPB's Jackie Hendry reports that the University of South Dakota and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are partnering to offer a new four-year bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering.

Cara Hetland is the Director of Radio and Journalism Content for South Dakota Public Broadcasting.