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Biological Engineering

Biological Engineering

What Can You Tell Me About Biological Engineering?

Biological engineering involves the engineering of living systems and the application of engineering principles to problems that also require a strong knowledge of biology and ecology. Starting salaries generally range from $35,000 to $45,000.


Bio-Environmental

Bio-environmental engineering includes the design, development, and management of biological systems to improve the quality of the environment. Students learn to address water quality, air pollution, and environmental contamination issues for farmers, municipalities, and industries using a biological systems approach. Bio-environmental engineers work to remediate past environmental problems and prevent future pollution. Industries involved in waste management or remediation, government agencies, and environmental consulting firms provide job opportunities for graduates who choose this option.

Bio-Systems

Bio-systems engineers have the opportunity to work with plants, animals, humans, cells in tissue culture, and microorganisms. Graduates who have chosen this specialty pursue careers in biotechnology, biomedical engineering, biochemical processing, and bio-instrumentation.

Courses include:

  • Math and physical sciences (chemistry, organic chemistry, physics)
  • Biological sciences (biology, biochemistry, ecology, microbiology)
  • Engineering design and mathematical modeling of biological systems.