Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering

Biological engineering integrates the physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering with cellular and molecular biology for a wide range of applications involving living organisms and the natural world. Biological engineers apply the engineering principles of analysis, synthesis, and design to biological systems such as the environment, water, medicine, energy, materials, and food.

Wentworth's Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering degree equips you to apply the engineering principles of analysis, synthesis, and design to biology at the molecular and cellular level to create cutting-edge products and processes. By understanding how biological systems and processes are structured and their functions at the fundamental level, new technologies, materials, and systems can be created to improve the quality of life.

Engineering with a Difference

The focus on living organisms creates a stark contrast between the Biological Engineering major and many of Wentworth's other engineering disciplines, which center on non-living materials and processes. Biological engineering is rooted in the life sciences and when this converges with the physical sciences that are of importance to engineering, we can create revolutionary new technologies. Potential areas of focus include healthcare, medicine, pharmaceuticals, the environment, clean water, wastewater, energy, materials, and more. Creating innovative new solutions to meet the challenges in these areas will define the 21st century.

A Practical, Modern Curriculum

Through extensive lab work and two semesters of co-ops, our Biological Engineering students are immersed in the convergence of physical sciences, life sciences, and engineering, giving them the hands-on experience necessary to confront real-world, biological-based problems.

Superior Credentials and Flexible Options

Biological engineers can build careers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, industry, and organizations focused on the environment. The biological engineering major is ideal for students who want to go beyond a focus in the life sciences to develop innovative solutions involving the application of engineering principles and can serve as preparation for advanced graduate studies, including pre-med programs.

Co-op Experience with Top Employers

Through Wentworth’s strong network of employers, including many alumni, Biological Engineering students obtain professional experience during their two required cooperative work semesters. Partners hiring our co-op students include AtlantiCare, Boston Bioskills Lab, Boston Children's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Moderna Therapeutics. Synlogic Therapeutics and WAVE Life Sciences.

Universities make a lot of promises but at the end of four years what do they really deliver? At Wentworth, we offer the educational programs for which there is a strong labor market demand that enables us to produce graduates who consistently bring extraordinary value to their organizations and to the world. We walk the talk with hands-on learning, required cooperative education experiences and caring faculty. Read on to discover our promise to you and our strategy to make these promises a reality.