Bioengineers improve human health by applying the science and technology of engineering to clinical problems in medicine. If a student is interested in working at the interface of life sciences, engineering and clinical medicine, while advancing scientific discovery on a medical school campus, this program is for them.

The bachelor of science in bioengineering at CU Denver emphasizes the professional competencies of leadership, communication, presentation and critical problem-solving. Students will learn: • how to design new medical devices and technologies. • how the body responds to implanted medical devices. • how to generate solutions for current clinical and research problems using engineering principles. • how to discuss and present research and design to a variety of audiences. • how to convey research results in a precise clinical, academic, or entrepreneurial context.

Supplemental Health Career Tracks are available for students interested in pursuing further professional education. If there is interest in one of these tracks in addition to the degree, please let the recruiter know. The options are: • Pre-Dentistry • Pre-Medicine • Pre-Nursing • Pre-Pharmacy • Pre-Physical Therapy • Pre-Physician Assistant • Pre-Veterinary Medicine