University of the PACIFIC

Bioengineering Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

Bioengineering Program Educational Objectives

1. Our graduates will have a thorough foundation in engineering, and relevant knowledge of life sciences and ethical issues, that enables a successful career in bioengineering.
2. Our graduates willl have a breadth and depth of opportunities, both academic and extracurricular, to enable them to develop their leadership skills, including the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
3. Our graduates will develop practical skills and experience through the senior porject and a variety of opportunities including lab work and/or coop in industry, government of academia.


Bioengineering Student Outcomes
Upon graduation, graduates will have:

1. An ability to apply math, science and engineering
2. An ability to design, conduct experiments and analyze, interpret data
3. An ability to design to meet desired needs
4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
5. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
6. An ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility
7. An ability to communicate effectively
8. An ability to understand the impact of engineering in a global, economic, environmental and societal context
9. An ability to engae in life-long learning
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues
11. An ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
12. An ability to apply engineering principles to life sciences