Bioengineering

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Supporting Documents

Undergraduate Handbook, 09-10 (pdf)

Undergraduate Major Declaration Form (doc)

Undergraduate Major FAQ (pdf)

List of Courses

Stanford Career Development Center: Bioengineering Majors

BIOE is an IDP, or interdisciplinary program, with its home in the School of Engineering. Students who major in BIOE will obtain a solid background in the basic sciences (chemistry, physics and biology) and mathematics. They will take three engineering fundamentals courses including an introductory bioengineering course and computer programming. Starting in the sophomore year, BIOE students will take six core classes to gain essential knowledge to pursue a career in bioengineering and will then have the opportunity to pursue elective courses suited to their own interests.

Bioengineering students have a wide variety of options upon graduation. Many will continue on to graduate school or medical school. Others will choose to work in the biotechnology, medical device, medical imaging or other medical and non-medical industries. Other BIOE graduates may choose to pursue advanced degrees in business or law or follow a different career path.

Undergraduate Admissions

All entering undergraduate students, whether freshmen or transfer students, enter Stanford with their majors undeclared. They are admitted to the University as a whole, rather than to a specific school or department. For students interested in undergraduate admission and study at Stanford, there are two very helpful sites: Stanford's Undergraduate Admissions page, with information about application procedures, financial aid, and the University; and the Handbook for Undergraduate Engineering Programs, with descriptions of all the majors, minors, and special programs in engineering for undergrads at Stanford.

Course Requirements Include:

Math, Science, Engineering Fundamentals, and TIS

All BIOE students take courses to get a solid foundation to prepare them for the study of bioengineering. Most of these courses are typically taken during freshman and sophomore year. These courses include:
Math: Math 41, 42, 53 (or CME 102), Stat 110, 141 (or CME 106).
Chemistry: Chem31A+B or X; Chem 33
Biology: BIO Core 41, 42, BIO lab 44X, 44Y (optional)
Physics: Physics 41, 43
Engineering Fundamentals: E80, CS 106 plus one additional elective.
Technology in Society (TIS): One course required; BioE 131 is recommended.

BIOE Core

All BIOE students are required to take a common set of depth courses:
Physical Biology: BioE 41, 42.
Systems Biology and Physiology: BioE 101, 102, 103
Senior Project: BioE 141 (Pending Writing in Major approval and will be offered in 2010 - 11)
Seminar: BioE 393

BIOE Depth Electives

All BIOE students are required to take four electives from the list of approved Bioengineering undergraduate courses (BioE 44, 121, 122, 123, 142, 212, 214, 220, 222A, 222B, 261, 281, 284A, 284B).

Details on the course requirements can be found in the School of Engineering's Handbook for Undergraduate Engineering Programs.

Instructions for Declaring Major in Engineering: Bioengineering (BS-ENGR)

  • Gather information about the major by talking to students and professors.
  • Design a 4-year plan based on the sample plans in the undergraduate handbook.
  • Print a copy of your transcript from Axess.
  • Complete and submit the BIOE major declaration form to the Student Services Office (Clark S165).
    • Rank your top three preferences for your Bioengineering advisor.  An advisor will be assigned by the department.
    • The Student Services Office will email you with your advisor information.
  • Download the BSE: BIOE program sheet from the School of Engineering web site (http://ughb.stanford.edu).
  • Meet with your assigned advisor to review the 4-year plan.
  • Based on your plan, fill out your program sheet.
  • Turn in your completed and signed Program Sheet, 4-Year Plan, and an unofficial Stanford transcript to Olgalydia Urbano (Clark S-166). She will review for completion. You must then declare your major in Axess:
    • Select “Engineering” as your Major.
    • Select “BIOE” as your subplan.
    • Email Lisa Lambeth (llambeth@stanford.edu) to approve your major in PeopleSoft.
  • When your major is approved, you will be notified via email.

 

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