Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biological Engineering] From Wentworth Institute of Technology

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 quality of life through a broad array of sectors from healthcare to the environment.

Due to the very nature of biology and living organisms, this engineering major is different from traditional engineering disciplines, which are primarily based on non-living materials and processes that have their basis in the physical sciences. The basic building block for biological engineering is the life sciences, and the core of the life sciences is biology. By applying the principles of engineering to life sciences, what emerges is a convergence of physical sciences, life sciences and engineering. The intersection of these disciplines is revolutionizing not only healthcare but a host of other areas including but not limited to medicine, pharmaceuticals, environment, clean water, waste water, energy, materials, etc., all of which will affect lives in the 21st century.