Biology is the study of living organisms. Engineering is the discipline of creating efficient machines or systems. Combine the two, and you get bioengineering, which is applying engineering techniques to heal or enhance our bodies.

UT's bioengineering program is an excellent choice if you're planning on attending medical school. UT's placement rate into professional programs is outstanding: 95% for students with a 3.5 GPA or higher! All of UT's College of Engineering BS students participate in a minimum of three semesters of co-op experiences - which means you'll work full-time gaining valuable real-world experiences while earning money.

What to expect when you graduate

Inaddition to going to medical school, Bioengineering graduates also become researchers, key employees of companies that produce medical products, teachers and scientists in federal and state agencies. In the field of technology, bioengineering has ranked fifth among today’s fastest growing careers. In addition, women make up 40 percent of the bioengineering field, making it the most female dominated engineering career.

Did you know? – Women make up 40% of the bioengineering field, making it the most female-dominated engineering career.