Bioengineering

The Bioengineering program provides a broad engineering and biotechnology curriculum while offering a focus on a specific engineering track that best fits students' interests and career choices.

Program Highlights

Choose between six tracks ranging from the study of tissue engineering and biological delivery to the development, control, and characterization of biological processes for water treatment and environmental restoration.

The program features two components: an interdisciplinary core curriculum, including one class outside of students' chosen sub-specialty to increase the breadth of bioengineering knowledge; and courses required by the department for students' chosen track.

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits and the fulfillment of at least 10 courses at the 100-level or above with grades of S (satisfactory) or at least a B-.

Tracks include:

• Bioinformatics (administered by Computer Science)
• Biomaterials (administered by Biomedical Engineering) 
• Biomechanical Systems and Devices (administered by Mechanical Engineering)
• Cell and Bioprocess Engineering (administered by Chemical Engineering)
• Environmental Biotechnology (administered by Civil and Environmental Engineering)
• Signals and Systems (administered by Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

The School of Engineering's Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program provides students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. Gain up to six months of full-time work experience, build your resume, and develop a competitive advantage for post-graduation employment. Learn more about the Co-Op Program.

Program Outcomes

The Bioengineering master's program provides a broad engineering and biotechnology curriculum, while offering a focus on a specific engineering track that best fits students' interests and career choices. This combination of depth and breadth gives our bioengineering graduates professional flexibility, a distinct competitive advantage in the ever-changing field of bioengineering.