Program Outcomes

The overall mission of the Department of Bioengineering is to improve health and quality of life by applying engineering principles to scientific discovery and technology innovation and to train future leaders in Bioengineering through inspiring education and dedicated mentorship.

The educational objectives of the Bioengineering program at UCSD are to produce graduates with a modern bioengineering education who will:

• apply the central areas of bioengineering, its underlying sciences, and related technologies in a broad range of careers
• use strong communication, learning, and teamwork skills to facilitate bioengineering practice and continued professional advancement
• act professionally, ethically, and socially responsible

• Sources: UCSD General Catalog 2008/09 - Bioengineering. December 01, 2007.