Accreditation

The mission of the Bioengineering Department at Mason is to create new knowledge and technology at the interface between engineering and bioscience to improve human health through research and education. To accomplish this mission, the primary goals of the department are:

• To provide a challenging and rewarding multidisciplinary education to our students;
• To establish and conduct nationally-recognized research programs in bioengineering;
• To serve the University as a nexus for opportunities at the interface of engineering and biomedicine; and
• To foster links with nearby public and private sector laboratories and organizations to collaborate on research and development projects, promote biomedical technology transfer, and establish training and internships for students.

Graduates of the Bioengineering bachelor’s program are expected within 3-5 years of graduation to:

• Contribute to the development or application of health-related products or processes that are a benefit to society.
• Continue their formal education by making demonstrable progress toward an advanced degree or professional development milestone.
• Communicate and perform effectively as members and/or leaders of multidisciplinary teams.

By the time of graduation, students will have demonstrated the following:

1.  an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

2.  an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

3.  an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

4.  an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

5.  an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

6.  an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

7.  an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Current Enrollment (Fall 2019): 209

Degrees Awarded (Annual data based on Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters)

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