The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Bioengineering prepares students for a variety of careers in the biomedical device industry and for further education in graduate school. The program addresses the bioengineering topics of biomechanics, biotransport, bioinstrumentation, bioelectricity, biosystems, and biomaterials, and the complementary fields of systems and organ physiology. Education in these areas allows application of bioengineering and scientific principles to benefit human health by advancing methods for effective diagnosis and treatment of disease through development of medical devices and technologies.

Careers in bioengineering involve working on solutions to challenging problems from a diverse array of topics such as: tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, artificial blood, organ-replacement systems, and cardiac-assist and orthopedic devices. In order to enhance career training and skills derived from academic course work, students are encouraged to participate in various activities outside the classroom such as conferences, industry seminars and presentations, networking events, and internships. The UCSD Career Services Center, Jacobs School of Engineering IDEA Student Center (formerly Engineering Student Services) and the undergraduate student organization, BMES, provide students additional avenues within which they may pursue career information.