Career Information Overview

Because bioengineering is such a broad field, careers in bioengineering will involve working on solutions to challenging problems from a diverse array of topics. A few such topics are: tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, artificial blood, organ-replacement systems, and cardiac-assist and orthopedic devices.

In order to enhance career training and skills derived from their academic course work, students are encouraged to participate in various “non-classroom” activities, such as internships. Additionally, reviewing “Career Panel Discussions” (posted on the departmental web site) between alumni and students provide another glimpse of “real-life” aspects of a career in bioengineering.

Other places on campus such as the Career Services Center and the student organization, BMES, provide students additional avenues within which they may pursue career information. In addition, the Jacobs School of Engineering - Engineering Student Services provide other career resources.

Sources: Department of Bioengineering Website. 2 March 2005. Department of Bioengineering, UCSD. 28 Mar 2007 <http://be-web.ucsd.edu/>.

Bioengineering Undergraduate Studies Website. 01 March 2005. Department of Bioengineering, UCSD. 28 Mar 2007 <http://be-web.ucsd.edu/ugrad/>.