Bioengineering
Bioengineering’s undergraduate program, among the top 10 in the country, delivers a rigorous and expansive education in engineering, science, and medicine, preparing students to lead at the forefront of innovation in human health.
Grounded in quantitative excellence and interdisciplinary depth, our students integrate knowledge across fields to create transformative technologies and advance the understanding and control of biological systems.
Admission to Bioengineering is coordinated through the University of Pennsylvania’s central undergraduate admissions office. Beyond the application process, prospective students can explore our academic experience, internships, international opportunities, and accreditation, each reflecting the rigor and global perspective that define a Penn Engineering education.
You can start becoming a citizen of the world as a freshman by helping to bring clean water to communities in Latin America, by traveling to Hong Kong and China with Penn’s Global Biomedical Research Program, or by working in science outreach programs with Philadelphia-area middle and high school students.
We are an Ivy League engineering school that offers two undergraduate bioengineering degree options: a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Bioengineering and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Biomedical Science. This choice in degree program provides students with the flexibility needed to tailor their education to their personal goals.
You can work in a world-famous biomedical research lab, design a new medical device, build a startup company, become fluent in Chinese, choose premedical courses, pursue a dual major in a wide range of disciplines, or obtain a minor in nanotechnology or engineering entrepreneurship.
The Bioengineering Department provides a comprehensive advising model that combines dedicated professional advising with individualized faculty mentorship. From navigating curriculum requirements and academic policies to research planning, career exploration, and long-range goals, our advising structure ensures that students are supported at every stage of their undergraduate experience. Explore the Undergraduate Advising to connect with your advisors, access essential academic resources, and plan your path with confidence and clarity.
Associate Director for Advising Room 240 Skirkanich Hall 210 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 kacy@seas.upenn.edu
Bioengineering graduates pursue diverse paths in research, service, industry, and advanced study, carrying forward the knowledge, confidence, and partnerships to advance medicine and improve lives worldwide.
