Bioengineering at Mason

George Mason University is a growing, innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in several academic fields. Enrollment is more than 30,000, with students studying in over 100 degree programs on four campuses in the greater Washington, DC area.

Bioengineering has been identified as a major thrust area for the university. Research with a bioengineering component is being conducted at numerous locations, and the first educational program, a concentration in electrical engineering, has been established. An undergraduate program leading to a BS in Bioengineering has been proposed, and subject to approval, it will start for freshmen entering in 2010. Potential interactions within Mason, as well as with government agencies, industry, medical institutions, and other universities abound.

As part of the university’s commitment to bioengineering, new faculty members are being recruited. Potential new students, faculty members and interested friends are invited to explore bioengineering opportunities at Mason.