Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering is offered by the Department of Bioengineering.

The Bioengineering program integrates engineering science, rigorous mathematical tools and a quantitative approach to the life sciences and applies this spectrum of knowledge in an interdisciplinary fashion to provide solutions to basic and applied biological and medical problems. This goal will be accomplished by offering to the students an integrated set of courses aimed at providing a thorough introduction to the complex and interdisciplinary field of Bioengineering:

  • Teach engineering science, analysis, and design in the context of quantitative approaches to solving life science and medicine-related problems.
  • Integrate interdisciplinary aspects of biology, physiology, and engineering within courses and design projects.
  • Emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of Bioengineering, in terms of problem solving, design, within the framework of interdisciplinary teams focusing on the dialogue between "biology-inspired engineering" and "biology as a specific arm of applied engineering principles."
  • Immerse students in key life science and medical principles, while focusing on understanding cell/molecular-level events through quantitative analysis and modeling.
  • Provide an exceptional learning environment with significant instruction by Bioengineering faculty and researchers in collaboration with experts from other fields, especially the Health Science Campus.

In this curriculum, incoming students will first and foremost be trained as solid Temple engineers, focusing on applying engineering science, design, and analysis to real life problems specifically in the areas of biology and medicine. Hands-on engineering experience will be gained through intense laboratory coursework and by solving real-life biomedical problems.

Bioengineering study leads to careers in several fields.

Students must select from one of three concentrations in:

  • Cellular Engineering,
  • Engineering Devices, or
  • Pre-Health.

Cellular Engineering Concentration

A concentration in Cellular Engineering provides students with the skills to apply quantitative approaches to problem solving in cellular and molecular engineering, particularly as they relate to human health. A range of courses include design, development and uses of biomaterials; building functional tissues using cells and scaffolds; and repairing diseased tissues and organs at the cellular and molecular level. It also explores the host-biomaterial interface and interactions.

Campus Location: Main

Program Code: EN-BIOE-BSBE

Accreditation

The Bioengineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. ABET is a non-profit and non-governmental accrediting agency for academic programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.

+1 Bachelor to Master's Accelerated Degree Program

High-achieving undergraduates can earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree within five years. Students apply for this program in sophomore year, and four graduate-level courses are taken in place of undergraduate requirements during junior and senior years. After the bachelor's degree is earned, one graduate-level course is taken in the summer followed by full-time study in the subsequent Fall and Spring semesters to complete the master's degree study. The following accelerated program is available:

Contact Information

Anita Singh, PhD, Chair
Engineering Building, Room 811
anita.singh0001@temple.edu

Ruth Ochia, PhD, Undergraduate Coordinator
Engineering Building, Room 813
215-204-3038
ruth.ochia@temple.edu

Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering.

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Summary of Requirements

University Requirements

All new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.

All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits. The writing-intensive course credits are counted as part of the major; they are not General Education (GenEd) or elective credits. The writing-intensive courses must be completed at Temple University and students may not transfer in credits to satisfy this requirement. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are: 

ENGR 2196Technical Communication3
or ENGR 2996 Honors Technical Communication
ENGR 4296Capstone Senior Design Project3
or ENGR 4996 Honors Capstone Senior Design Project

Department and Major Requirements

Required Math & Basic Science Courses
MATH 1041Calculus I4
or MATH 1941 Honors Calculus I
MATH 1042Calculus II4
or MATH 1942 Honors Calculus II
MATH 2043Calculus III4
or MATH 2943 Honors Calculus III
Select one of the following: 3
Differential Equations I
Honors Differential Equations I
Differential Equations I
Honors Differential Equations I
Select one of the following:4
Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
Honors Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes
CHEM 1031General Chemistry I3
or CHEM 1951 Honors General Chemical Science I
CHEM 1033General Chemistry Laboratory I1
or CHEM 1953 Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I
Select one of the following:4
Elementary Classical Physics I
Honors Elementary Classical Physics I
General Physics I
Honors General Physics I
Select one of the following:4
Elementary Classical Physics II
Honors Elementary Classical Physics II
General Physics II
Honors General Physics II
Required General Education Courses
Select one of the following:4
Analytical Reading and Writing
Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL
Honors Analytical Reading and Writing
IH 0851Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life3
or IH 0951 Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life
IH 0852Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good3
or IH 0952 Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good
GenEd 08xx or 09xx (Human Behavior)3
GenEd 08xx or 09xx (Race and Diversity)3
GenEd 08xx or 09xx (Global/World Society)3
GenEd 08xx or 09xx (U.S. Society)3
GenEd 08xx or 09xx (Arts)3
Required Bioengineering & Engineering Courses (Common for all Pathways)
BIOE 2001Frontiers in Bioengineering2
BIOE 2101Engineering Principles of Physiological Systems3
BIOE 3001Research Design and Methods in Bioengineering2
BIOE 3101Bioelectrical Engineering Lab3
BIOE 3102Biomaterials Lab3
BIOE 3201Biomedical Instrumentation2
BIOE 4101Biomechanics Lab3
BIOE 4311The Entrepreneurial Bioengineer3
ENGR 1001College of Engineering First Year Seminar1
ENGR 1101Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Technology3
or ENGR 1901 Honors Introduction to Engineering
ENGR 1102Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving3
ENGR 2196Technical Communication (WI)3
or ENGR 2996 Honors Technical Communication
ENGR 3571Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics3
Bioengineering Design Course - select one of the following:3
Design Elective: Biodesign
BIOE 3512
BIOE 4279
ENGR 4296Capstone Senior Design Project (WI)3
or ENGR 4996 Honors Capstone Senior Design Project
Required Bioengineering Electives (minimum of 9 credits)
BIOE 2201Modeling Fundamentals in Bioengineering1.5
BIOE 2202Programming Fundamentals in Bioengineering1.5
BIOE 3303Biotransport Phenomena3
Select from the following list:3
Mechanics for Bioengineering I
Biodesign - Needs and Ideation
Drug Delivery
Principles of Macromolecular Science
Biodesign - Testing and Validation
Interactions of Biomaterials with Living Tissues
Cell Biology for Engineers
Cardiac Devices
Biomedical Signals and Systems (with additional prerequisites)
Required Technical Electives
CHEM 1032General Chemistry II3
or CHEM 1952 Honors General Chemical Science II
CHEM 1034General Chemistry Laboratory II1
or CHEM 1954 Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II
CHEM 2201Organic Chemistry I3
or CHEM 2921 Organic Chemistry for Honors I
CHEM 2203Organic Chemistry Laboratory I1
or CHEM 2923 Organic Honors Laboratory I
CHEM 2202Organic Chemistry II3
or CHEM 2922 Organic Chemistry for Honors II
CHEM 2204Organic Chemistry Laboratory II1
or CHEM 2924 Organic Honors Laboratory II
CHEM 3401Applications of Biochemistry3
Bioengineering Capstone Course
Select one of the following:3
Capstone Elective: Applied Biospectroscopy
Capstone Elective: Biomaterials
Capstone Elective: Neuroengineering
Capstone Elective: Principles of Tissue Engineering
Capstone Elective: Regenerative Engineering
Capstone Elective - Biophotonics: Seeing is Believing
Free Electives
Free Elective #13
Free Elective #22
Total Credit Hours128

Suggested Academic Plan

Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different.

Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering with Concentration in Cellular Engineering

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallCredit Hours
MATH 1041
Calculus I
or Honors Calculus I
4
CHEM 1031
General Chemistry I
or Honors General Chemical Science I
3
CHEM 1033
General Chemistry Laboratory I
or Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I
1
ENGR 1101
Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Technology
or Honors Introduction to Engineering
3
ENG 0802
Analytical Reading and Writing [GW]
or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW]
or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW]
4
ENGR 1001 College of Engineering First Year Seminar 1
 Credit Hours16
Spring
MATH 1042
Calculus II
or Honors Calculus II
4
Select one of the following: 4
Elementary Classical Physics I
or Honors Elementary Classical Physics I
 
General Physics I
or Honors General Physics I
 
BIOE 2001 Frontiers in Bioengineering 2
ENGR 1102 Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving 3
CHEM 1032
General Chemistry II
or Honors General Chemical Science II
3
CHEM 1034
General Chemistry Laboratory II
or Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II
1
 Credit Hours17
Year 2
Fall
MATH 2043
Calculus III
or Honors Calculus III
4
Select one of the following: 4
Elementary Classical Physics II
or Honors Elementary Classical Physics II
 
General Physics II
or Honors General Physics II
 
CHEM 2201
Organic Chemistry I
or Organic Chemistry for Honors I
3
CHEM 2203
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
or Organic Honors Laboratory I
1
BIOE 3001 Research Design and Methods in Bioengineering 2
Select one of the following: 4
Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
or Honors Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
 
Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes  
 Credit Hours18
Spring
BIOE 3201 Biomedical Instrumentation 2
BIOE 2101 Engineering Principles of Physiological Systems 3
BIOE 3102 Biomaterials Lab 3
CHEM 2202
Organic Chemistry II
or Organic Chemistry for Honors II
3
CHEM 2204
Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
or Organic Honors Laboratory II
1
ENGR 3571 Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics 3
BIOE 2201 Modeling Fundamentals in Bioengineering 1.5
BIOE 2202 Programming Fundamentals in Bioengineering 1.5
 Credit Hours18
Year 3
Fall
BIOE 3101 Bioelectrical Engineering Lab 3
BIOE 3303 Biotransport Phenomena 3
IH 0851
Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]
or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]
3
ENGR 2196
Technical Communication [WI]
or Honors Technical Communication [WI]
3
Select one of the following: 3
Differential Equations I
or Honors Differential Equations I
 
Differential Equations I
or Honors Differential Equations I
 
 Credit Hours15
Spring
CHEM 3401 Applications of Biochemistry 3
BIOE 4101 Biomechanics Lab 3
IH 0852
Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ]
or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ]
3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
Free Elective #1 3
 Credit Hours15
Year 4
Fall
Bioengineering Capstone - select one of the following: 3
Capstone Elective: Applied Biospectroscopy  
Capstone Elective: Biomaterials  
Capstone Elective: Neuroengineering  
Capstone Elective: Principles of Tissue Engineering  
Capstone Elective: Regenerative Engineering  
Capstone Elective - Biophotonics: Seeing is Believing  
Bioengineering Design Course - select one of the following: 3
Design Elective: Biodesign  
BIOE 3512
 
BIOE 4279
 
BIOE Elective 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
ENGR 4296
Capstone Senior Design Project [WI]
or Honors Capstone Senior Design Project [WI]
3
BIOE 4311 The Entrepreneurial Bioengineer 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
Free Elective #2 2
 Credit Hours14
 Total Credit Hours128
Other Approved Technical Electives (check for prerequisites)
BIOL 3096Cell Structure and Function4
BIOL 3352Systems Neuroscience3
CIS 1057Computer Programming in C4
ECE 2332
ECE 2333
Principles of Electric Circuits
and Principles of Electric Circuits Lab
5
ECE 3412
ECE 3413
Classical Control Systems
and Classical Control Laboratory
4
ECE 3512Signals: Continuous and Discrete4
or ECE 3912 Honors Signals: Continuous and Discrete
ENGR 2011Engineering Analysis and Applications3
or MATH 2101 Linear Algebra
or MEE 2011 Linear Systems
ENGR 3117Computer-Aided Design (CAD)3
ENGR 3201Material Science for Engineers3
ENGR 3553Mechanics of Fluids3
or ENGR 3953 Honors Mechanics of Fluids

Accelerated Programs

Students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time than the traditional route.

The following accelerated program may be of interest to students in the Bioengineering BSBIOE:

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