College of Engineering

Bioengineering Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Bioengineering, Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Student Outcomes 

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) 

1. Obtain positions as practicing engineers in various industries and government agencies that are involved in the development, testing, marketing, and regulation of medical devices, medical systems, diagnostic systems, pharmaceuticals and other therapeutic systems.
2. Continue their studies in medical schools to pursue careers as physicians in the practice of clinical medicine.
3. Continue their studies in graduate programs to pursue careers in biomedical research, business or law.

Bioengineering Program Enrollment History:

Fall 2018                               344                       

Fall 2019                               321

Fall 2020                               294

Fall 2021                               273

Fall 2022                               222

Bioengineering Program Degrees Awarded:

AY 2018/19                            45                       

AY 2019/20                            56

AY 2020/21                            51

AY 2021/22                            65

AY 2022/23                            51