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 recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

+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:

• Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering and Master of Science in Bioengineering

Contact Information

Peter Lelkes, PhD, Chair
Engineering Building, Room 811
215-204-3307
pilelkes@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 2023-2024. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2023 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: 

Department and Major Requirements

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 2023-2024 Academic Year