As medical technology has rapidly developed over the past century, the demand for qualified bioengineers has dramatically increased. Today’s bioengineers are on the job in research and development labs in all areas of medicine, from investigating the physiological behavior of single cells to designing implants using living and nonliving materials for the replacement of diseased or traumatized body tissues. Founded in 1963, Clemson’s bioengineering program is one of the oldest in the world and is known as the international birthplace of the field of biomaterials.

Bioengineers find employment in industry, hospitals, research facilities of educational and medical institutions, and government regulatory agencies. The bioengineering degree is excellent preparation for graduate and medical schools. The number of bioengineering jobs is expected to climb by more than 26 percent by 2012. Experts attribute this growth to an aging population and the demand for better medical devices and equipment.