Program Overview
The UC San Diego Bioengineering Graduate Program focuses on Integrative Bioengineering, integrating research from genes to the whole organism. It emphasizes collaboration between engineering and biomedical sciences, and prepares engineers for careers in the medical and biological engineering industries. The program is surrounded by a hub of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical technology companies, providing ample opportunities for collaboration and technology transfer.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The UC San Diego Bioengineering Graduate Program is focused on Integrative Bioengineering. It integrates research activities at all levels of biomedical engineering design, from genes and molecules to the whole organism. The program emphasizes the interaction between engineering and biomedical sciences, coordination of research and education, partnerships between neighboring institutions, and collaboration with industry and clinical medicine for effective technology transfer.
Careers:
The program prepares engineers for careers in the medical and biological engineering industries. UC San Diego is surrounded by an extraordinary collection of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical technology companies in the UTC & Sorrento Valley area. Within a 10-mile radius, there are over 200 life-sciences companies.
