Bioengineering MS Program

Program Mission:
The Bioengineering Program seeks to educate and inspire scientists and engineers who can bridge biology and technology to advance human health and/or sustainability. Our mission is to combine engineering principles and life sciences to develop transformative tools, materials, and systems that address global challenges in medicine, environment, and biotechnology. Through interdisciplinary research and innovation, the program prepares graduates to become leaders across academia and industry.

Program Goals:
The MS in Bioengineering program aims to:

• Provide an interdisciplinary foundation in the principles of engineering, biology, and informatics.
• Develop practical research and technical skills for analyzing and modifying biological systems and developing tools that are required to understand them.
• Enable the path for the translation of scientific knowledge into applications that address challenges in health, environment, and biotechnology contributing to the Kingdom’s National BioteTEchnology Strategy. y.
• Foster innovation, ethical responsibility, and teamwork through experiential learning, project-based coursework, and laboratory research.
•  Foster innovation, ethical responsibility, and teamwork through experiential learning, project-based coursework, and laboratory research.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 
Knowledge and Understanding: 

• K1: Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts in biology, chemistry, materials science, and engineering relevant to bioengineering.
•  K2: Explain the principles governing the design, modeling, and operation of biological systems.
• K3: Describe the theoretical and experimental methods used to characterize biological processes and engineered devices.
• K4: Understand technological gaps in medicine and environmental applications where bioengineering can be applied

Skills: 

•  S1: Apply engineering and scientific methods to analyze and solve problems in biological systems.
• S2: Design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and interpret results using appropriate quantitative and computational tools.
• S3: Communicate scientific ideas effectively through written reports, presentations, and collaborative projects.
• S4: Integrate multidisciplinary knowledge to develop bioengineering solutions for real-world challenges.

Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility: 

• V1: Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct in research and technology development.
• V2: Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• V3: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay current with advances in bioengineering.
• V4: Reflect critically on the societal impact of bioengineering solutions.