2010-2011 University Catalog
Bioengineering, BS (pending SCHEV approval)
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Return to: Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
Banner Code: VS-BS-BIOE
School: The Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
The program described below has been approved by the Board of Visitors and sent to the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia for consideration as a new degree program. The university cannot accept applications or enroll students in this program until SCHEV approval has been granted.
Bioengineering, also referred to as biomedical engineering, is the application of engineering tools and approaches to solve problems in biology and medicine. It is a broad and growing field that draws upon rapid advances in technology and computation, as well as on unprecedented growth in basic biological understanding.
This program concentrates on making measurements and analyzing complex data. It is challenging since it will provide a solid foundation in engineering or computer science, and also give in-depth exposure to the life sciences. The impact of engineering and computer science on biomedicine is wide, ranging from improved medical diagnosis through advanced imaging technologies, to enhanced biological understanding gained by computational models of protein function. With the growing demand for better health care while also containing its costs, the need for bioengineers is expected to be high.
The multidisciplinary training in this field will make graduates competitive for an entry-level position in government or the biomedical industry. It also enables students to continue their education in graduate school or medical school.
The Volgenau School’s program leading to a BS degree in Bioengineering has recently been developed, and it is subject to approval by the State of Virginia. It is planned to be initiated in Fall 2010. |
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