Where Engineers Transform Health
The University of Pennsivylania is home to one of the nation’s foremost and most successful bioengineering programs. From orthopaedic bioengineering to computational neuroengineering, the work our students and faculty do has a tremendous impact on clinical and patient care. Whether you pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in Bioengineering, you’ll receive access to top mentorship, internships, and research opportunities that will undoubtedly launch you forward.
Explore the various degree programs.
Undergraduate
Master’s
Doctoral
The academic experience in Bioengineering is unlike any other. From prestigious research opportunities to a top-ranked curriculum, our students get access to a diversified program that purposefully prepares them to create a meaningful career as a bioengineer.
The Bioengineering program at Penn is made possible because of the renowned faculty members who are eager to share their expertise and launch a new generation of engineers into the workforce.
Area of expertise: Engineering education with an emphasis on active learning approaches and inclusive pedagogy
Students know me for: Getting a bit over-excited when they master a new skill.
I want to impact in: Helping my students know they belong in engineering and that ‘A’s’ aren’t everything
Area of expertise: Protein engineering for immunotherapy
Students know me for: Bringing my own colorful chalk to class.
I want to impact in: Personalized medicines through bold research and empowering mentorship
Area of expertise: Developing targeted imaging and therapeutic agents for the early detection and personalized treatment of cancer
Students know me for: My position as the Undergraduate Chair of the Bioengineering Department and the instructor for BE1000
I want to impact in: Identifying better solutions for cancer patients
Undergraduate Curriculum
Our undergraduate bioengineering program is among the top 10 in the country. Our Ivy League engineering school offers two degree options: a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Bioengineering and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biomedical Science.
Master’s Curriculum
The Bioengineering master’s degree offers an interdisciplinary education focused on scientific and engineering fundamentals, highlighting the latest advancements in Bioengineering. Its primary aim is to prepare students to work creatively and independently in industry, research and development, government, or academia.
Doctoral Curriculum
Penn Bioengineering provides students with a flexible curriculum and a world-class research environment. Students are given the opportunity to work and thrive in a collaborative culture that includes multiple generations of leaders in academia, government, and industry. Our mission is to train students at the intersection of biomedicine and engineering in both academia and the biotechnology industry.
