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
40.5 course units are required. Read more about the Undergraduate Student Handbook.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | ||
| BE 100 | Introduction to Bioengineering | 0.5 |
| BE 101 | Introduction to Bioengineering II | 0.5 |
| ENGR 105 | Introduction to Scientific Computing | 1 |
| BE 200 | Introduction to Biomechanics | 1 |
| BE 220 | Biomaterials | 1 |
| BE 301 | Bioengineering Signals and Systems | 1 |
| BE 305 | Engineering Principles of Human Physiology | 1 |
| BE 306 | Molecular Physiology and Cellular Engineering from Atoms to Disease | 1 |
| BE 309 | Bioengineering Modeling, Analysis and Design Laboratory I | 1 |
| BE 310 | Bioengineeirng Modeling, Analysis and Design Laboratory II | 1 |
| BE 324 | Chemical Basis of Bioengineering 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 | 1 | |
| Math | ||
| MATH 104 | Calculus, Part I | 1 |
| MATH 114 | Calculus, Part II | 1 |
| MATH 240 | Calculus, Part III | 1 |
| or ENM 240 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | |
| MATH 241 | Calculus, Part IV | 1 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 1 | |
| Biological Data Science I - Fundamentals of Biostatistics | ||
| Engineering Statistics | ||
| Engineering Applications of Statistics | ||
| Statistical Inference | ||
| Natural Science | 7.5 | |
| Principles of Physics I (without laboratory) | ||
or PHYS 150 | Principles of Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion | |
or PHYS 170 | Honors Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion | |
| Principles of Physics II (without laboratory) | ||
or PHYS 151 | Principles of Physics II: Electromagnetism and Radiation | |
or PHYS 171 | Honors Physics II: Electromagnetism and Radiation | |
| Chemistry Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Credit (Engineering Students Only) | ||
or CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | |
or CHEM 115 | Honors Chemistry I | |
| General Chemistry II | ||
or CHEM 116 | Honors Chemistry II | |
| General Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Introduction to Biology - The Molecular Biology of Life | ||
| Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
or BIOL 205 | Cell Biology | |
or BIOL 221 | Molecular Biology and Genetics | |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select two Engineering, Math, Science Electives 2 | 2 | |
| Social Sciences and Humanities 3 | ||
| Select 2 Social Science courses | 2 | |
| Select 2 Humanities courses | 2 | |
| Select 1 Social Science or Humanities course | 1 | |
| Select 2 Social Science, Humanities or Technology in Business & Society courses | 2 | |
| Ethics Requirement | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| Engineering Ethics | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| History of Bioethics | ||
| International Business Ethics | ||
| Theoretical Foundations of Health Care Ethics | ||
| Ethical Aspects of Health and Technology | ||
| Survey of Ethical Theory | ||
PHIL 473 | ||
| Sociology of Bioethics | ||
| Free Elective | ||
| Select 3 free elective courses | 3 | |
| Total Course Units | 40.5 | |
| 1 | ENM 375 Biological Data Science I - Fundamentals of Biostatistics is recommended. |
| 2 | If PHYS 150 Principles of Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion or PHYS 170 Honors Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion & PHYS 151 Principles of Physics II: Electromagnetism and Radiation or PHYS 171 Honors Physics II: Electromagnetism and Radiation taken then only 1 course unit technical elective required. |
| 3 | The Social Science & Humanities Depth, Writing & Ethics Requirements can be satisfied with the 7 total course units. |
Concentrations
Students may select one of eight concentrations:
- Biomedical Data Science and Computational Medicine
- Biomedical Devices
- Cellular/Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials
- Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics
- Systems and Synthetic Biology
- Neuroengineering
- Multiscale Biomechanics
- Therapeutics, Drug Delivery & Nanomedicine
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2018 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.