Bioengineering, BSE
Bioengineering is a multidisciplinary area where the engineering sciences interface biology, biomedical sciences, and medicine, to advance human health. Bioengineering brings together the creation of new knowledge and understanding of biological systems through engineering analysis and experimentation, with the application of engineering design and practice principles for the development of devices, processes, methods and biotechnologies to improve medical practice and health care delivery.
For more information: https://www.seas.upenn.edu/prospective-students/undergrad/majors/bioengineering/
Bioengineering (BE) Major Requirements
37 course units are required.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | ||
| BE 100 | Introduction to Bioengineering | 0.5 |
| ENGR 105 | Introduction to Scientific Computing | 1 |
| BE 200 | Introduction to Biomechanics | 1 |
| BE 220 | Biomaterials | 1 |
| BE 270 | Bioengineering Laboratory Principles | 1 |
| BE 301 | Bioengineering Signals and Systems | 1 |
| BE 306 | Cellular Engineering | 1 |
| BE 309 | Bioengineering Modeling, Analysis and Design Laboratory I | 1 |
| BE 310 | Bioengineeirng Modeling, Analysis and Design Laboratory II | 1 |
| BE 350 | Introduction to Biotransport Processes | 1 |
| BE 495 | Senior Design Project | 1 |
| BE 496 | Senior Design Project | 1 |
| BE Elective (400 or 500 level) | 2 | |
| Engineering Elective | 2 | |
| Math and Natural Science | ||
| MATH 104 | Calculus, Part I | 1 |
| MATH 114 | Calculus, Part II | 1 |
| ENM 240 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 1 |
| ENM 375 | Biological Data Science I - Fundamentals of Biostatistics | 1 |
| PHYS 140 | Principles of Physics I (without laboratory) | 1 |
| PHYS 141 | Principles of Physics II (without laboratory) | 1 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 1 |
| CHEM 053 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | .5 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 1 |
| CHEM 054 | General Chemistry Laboratory II | .5 |
| BIOL 121 | Introduction to Biology - The Molecular Biology of Life | 1 |
| BIOL 124 | Introductory Organismal Biology Lab | .5 |
| BIOL 215 | Vertebrate Physiology | 1 |
| General Electives 1 | ||
| EAS 203 | Engineering Ethics | 1 |
| or HSOC 102 | Bioethics | |
| or SOCI 101 | Bioethics | |
| or PHIL 072 | Biomedical Ethics | |
| or PPE 072 | Biomedical Ethics | |
| or HSOC 140 | History of Bioethics | |
| or LGST 100 | Ethics and Social Responsibility | |
| or LGST 220 | International Business Ethics | |
| or NURS 330 | Theoretical Foundations of Health Care Ethics | |
| or PHIL 472 | Survey of Ethical Theory | |
| Select 2 Social Science courses | 1 | |
| Select 2 Humanities courses | 2 | |
| Select 1 Social Science or Humanities course | 1 | |
| Select 1 Social Science, Humanities or Technology in Business & Society course | 2 | |
| Free Elective | ||
| Select 3 free elective courses | 3 | |
| Total Course Units | 37 | |
| 1 | Must include a Writing Seminar (a list of approved Writing Seminars can be found in the SEAS Undergraduate Handbook) |
Concentrations
Students may select one of eight concentrations:
- Biomedical Data Science and Computational Medicine
- Biomedical Devices
- Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics
- Cellular/Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials
- Multiscale Biomechanics
- Neuroengineering
- Systems and Synthetic Biology
- Therapeutics, Drug Delivery & Nanomedicine
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2020 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.