The Undergraduate
Program in Bioengineering
Program Objectives
The Undergraduate Program in Bioengineering at University of Maryland, College Park is founded in biology, driven by human health issues, and is forward-thinking. Our objective is to marry the principles and applications embedded in engineering with the sciences of biology, medicine, and health. Maryland bioengineers gain a broad-based education in which engineering approaches are brought to bear on understanding and improving living systems and their environment.
In the first two years, students will take engineering foundation courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and math. In the third and fourth years, the focus will shift to the areas of biomedical imaging, biomechanics, physiological systems, and transport. Capstone I, taken in year four, will feature guest speakers and allow students the opportunity to engage in discussion on current issues in bioengineering such as ethics, clinical trials, regulatory issues, venture capitalism, business principles, and entrepreneurship.
We educate students to excel in the field of bioengineering and carry out research and development of bioscience components, systems and tools that enable improvement in products, health care and our lives.
University of Maryland, College Park is located in an area rich in health care facilities, medical schools, and biomedical research centers, including the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, the National Institutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Administration. In addition, the biotechnology industry in Maryland has grown to be the third largest in the country, creating an increased demand for bioengineers. Our mission is to educate Maryland students to meet the current and future demands of its graduates, the University, the State, and the Nation.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge of fundamental principles in mathematics, physics, design, engineering science and biology
- Knowledge of fundamental tools of engineering and bioscience including computer software and laboratory tools and techniques
- Experience with a disciplined work environment involving deadlines and deliverables
- Experience with a multicultural teamwork environment
- Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment
Academic Programs and Departmental Facilities
The Fischell Department of Bioengineering has established relationships with biomedical research centers, such as the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other educational institutions such as the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. Our undergraduate students learn from regulatory experts through collaborative research with FDA scientists and engineers located only 5 miles from campus. Many EPA, USDA, and NASA laboratories are also nearby and offer internships for our students. Additionally, students have the opportunity to intern at the UMB (Schools of Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Medicine), work in its labs, and gain exposure to clinical practice. Our growing interdisciplinary faculty is dedicated to integrating bioengineering with these programs.
Our many laboratories on campus include:
- Cell Biophysics Laboratory
- Biomaterials Laboratory
- Orthopaedic Mechanobiology Laboratory
- Human Performance Laboratory
- Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Laboratory
- Neuromuscular Bioengineering Laboratory
- Bio-imaging and Machine Vision Laboratory
- Model Analysis Laboratory
- Bioenvironmental Laboratory
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