Welcome to the Bioengineering Program!

A collaborative effort between the Colleges of Engineering, Health Professions, Education, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Bioengineering is a unique combination of engineering, ergonomics, anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, and communication. Currently there are three concentrations: bio devices and instrumentation, bio energy, and lifespan engineering.

Bioengineering integrates physical, chemical, mathematical sciences and engineering principles for the study of biology, medicine, behavior, or health. Bioengineering advances fundamental concepts, and develops materials, processes, implants, devices, and informatics approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, for patient rehabilitation, and for improving health.

Fueled in large part by our aging society, the demand for bioengineers is increasing, and is expected to continue increasing for several years. Many graduates with a bioengineering bachelor of science degree go on to graduate studies, medical school, or work in industry. Employers of bioengineers include pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment manufacturers, hospitals and rehabilitation centers, and biomedical research institutes. In fact, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook: "Biomedical engineers are expected to have employment growth of 72 percent over the projections decade (2008-2018), much faster than the average for all occupations. The aging of the population and a growing focus on health issues will drive demand for better medical devices and equipment designed by biomedical engineers. Along with the demand for more sophisticated medical equipment and procedures, an increased concern for cost-effectiveness will boost demand for biomedical engineers, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related industries."