The curriculum encompasses basic sciences (math, physics, chemistry, biochemistry and biology), social and behavioral sciences, humanities and fine arts, engineering sciences and topics (computer science, mechanics, thermodynamics), and program core courses. The core courses cover topics of biological engineering principles and design, including bioenergetics, biosystem modeling, biomechanics, transport phenomena in biosystems, bioelectronics and instrumentation. A capstone design course requires students to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained by completing a design project under the direction of a faculty adviser. Technical electives allow students to have an emphasis in one of the three areas (biomedical, bioprocess or bioenvironmental engineering).

The curriculum encompasses basic sciences (math, physics, chemistry, biochemistry and biology), social and behavioral sciences, humanities and fine arts, engineering sciences and topics (computer science, mechanics, thermodynamics), and program core courses. The core courses cover topics of biological engineering principles and design, including bioenergetics, biosystem modeling, biomechanics, transport phenomena in biosystems, bioelectronics and instrumentation. A capstone design course requires students to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained by completing a design project under the direction of a faculty adviser. Technical electives allow students to have an emphasis in one of the three areas (biomedical, bioprocess or bioenvironmental engineering). Bioengineering is a relatively new branch of engineering education, but it has had a long history of practice in the industries of medicine, food, agriculture, environment protection, etc. In the past two decades, the advances in life sciences have led to the establishment of an entirely new industry of biotechnology, which is increasing the demand for biological engineers. As a biological engineer, you will have engineering expertise related to biological systems. You may design systems and processes for medical applications, production of biologically derived products such as pharmaceuticals, or biological treatment of pollutants.