Bioengineering

Program Educational Objectives

Bioengineering is similar to traditional fields of engineering in that all engineering programs educate individuals in the art of product and process development for the improvement of human health and quality of life. However, bioengineering is unique because of its strong emphasis on understanding the emergent properties of living systems. Living systems, unlike most man-made products and processes, are composed of large numbers of "self-replicating" components that "self-organize" into highly interconnected systems. These features are the defining characteristics of what are called complex systems.

The ability to exploit new opportunities and solve problems within the domain of complex systems will be the hallmark of successful engineers in the 21st century. Correspondingly, the main educational focus of the Bioengineering Program at Binghamton is to provide students with an understanding of living systems as complex systems, and to develop in the student both the understanding of, and confidence in working with, complex systems, whether biologic, or biomimetic.

The specific educational objectives of the Bioengineering Program are that, 3-5 years post-graduation,

Graduates will be entrepreneurial leaders in the global economy as evidenced by their:

Creation of new ventures
Completion of professional studies (dentistry, law, medicine)
Completion of graduate studies (business, engineering, science)
Successful employment in engineering and management positions in industry or government

Program Outcomes

To achieve these educational objectives, the curriculum and pedagogy is designed to develop the following qualities in our graduates:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to bioengineering problems
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints
An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex systems problems
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effectively
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage, in life-long learning
A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
An understanding of biology and physiology
The capability to apply advanced mathematics (including differential equations and statistics), science, and engineering to solve the problems at the interface of engineering and biology
The ability to make measurements on and interpret data from living systems, addressing the problems associated with the interaction between living and non-living materials and systems

Accreditation

The BS in bioengineering program has been developed with the goal of achieving accreditation by the Accrediting Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). Review of the program by ABET took place in Fall 2007, and the result will be notified by Fall 2008.

Career Opportunities

The BS in bioengineering is an excellent program for those considering healthcare-related careers (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, biomedical engineering). In addition, because of the broad distribution of complex systems in business and industry, applications of bioengineering extend far beyond the healthcare fields to include the development of financial networks, communication networks and other self-organizing networks of people and infrastructure, as well as biomimetic (i.e., adaptive/smart) products. As a result, individuals with the skills and knowledge for dealing with complex systems will have available a wide variety of exciting career opportunities.

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Admissions

Binghamton University uses a two-part application process. Both Part I and the Supplemental Admission Form are available online. Residents of New York State may use the SUNY application form available in high school guidance offices, or in the transfer offices of public two-year colleges. Students may also apply online at applyto.suny.edu. After we receive your admission materials, the University will send you a letter of acknowledgment, a Supplementary Admission Form, and additional information about the campus and programs. The SAF gives you the opportunity to tell about your talents, accomplishments, interests, or, where appropriate, extenuating circumstances that may impact your application.

Transfer students should have their official college transcripts sent directly to the Undergraduate Admissions Office at Binghamton University.

For further information on the process for undergraduate admissions, visit the University's Admissions page.

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