Bioengineering, B.S.

Program Snapshot

127 Credits

Pioneer innovations at the intersection of engineering and biology, preparing to improve human lives and advance scientific understanding.

Why Earn a Bachelor’s in Bioengineering at New York Tech?

New York Institute of Technology is the place for doers. In our Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering program, classroom concepts translate into hands-on experiences as you participate in faculty-led research in life-changing areas like wearable and implantable medical devices or artificial organs.

Or, learn what it takes to become an innovator as you help a local organization transform an idea into a marketable product in our Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC).

With small class sizes and faculty who are both expert teachers and engaged researchers, you’ll find a supportive environment to build your skills and knowledge. Discover where your passion and talent will take you in this growing and exciting field.

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What You’ll Learn

Bioengineering at New York Tech unites engineering principles and techniques with the life sciences, physical sciences, and mathematics to create solutions for improving medical care and patient outcomes. In the process, you’ll study biomedical instrumentation and design, electrical circuits, microprocessors and embedded systems, medical imaging, physiology, and more.

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Research

The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences fosters a culture of innovation through research. As we strive to graduate creative inventors and entrepreneurs, our approach stands on the following:

Faculty Research

Our faculty members steer conversations surrounding bioengineering, cybersecurity, advanced materials and sensors, artificial intelligence, wireless communications, nanotechnology, and computer networks.

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Undergraduate Research and Entrepreneurship Program (UREP)

Guided by faculty mentors, these group research and entrepreneurship projects lasting the duration of the school year encourage students to propose solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

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Other Student Research Opportunities

Whether assisting faculty in developing 3-D printed biomaterials, forming a team with fellow students to launch a startup, or spending your summer in a paid research internship, career-shaping experiences define your education at New York Tech.

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Customize Your Studies

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Certifications & Industry Resources

New York Tech’s partnerships with Red Hat and Zscaler connect students with specialized training in areas including Linux, Kubernetes, and cybersecurity, allowing you to explore existing technologies further and prepare for in-demand IT certifications.

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Co-ops

Gain essential professional skills, enhance your résumé, and get real-world experience while earning income through our network of industry and business partners.

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Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC)

Contribute to innovation at the intersection of research and entrepreneurship in our specialized labs and state-of-the-art facilities. Join with faculty and fellow students to develop solutions for partner businesses and organizations.

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Accelerated Dual-Degree Option

Earn both your B.S. and M.S. in Bioengineering in just five years, saving time and tuition. Set yourself apart with this additional degree, and unlock more career opportunities with higher pay.

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Dean’s Honors Program

Get even more out of your New York Tech experience in this selective program that provides more immersive opportunities for research, mentoring, career planning, and leadership development through all four years of study.

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Health Sciences Minor

Expand your understanding of human health from the biological level to community trends, nutrition, biomedical ethics, and other key topics that help to situate bioengineering in the broader healthcare context.

Stats & Rankings

16%

Expected increase in salaries for bioengineers from 2019 to 2024

Economic Research Institute

Top 20

University for fostering diversity and inclusion

Woman Engineer

Best Value

Colleges for Engineering

Payscale.com

Career & Salary Outlook

In careers combining research, technology, and engineering, prepare to spark discoveries that improve patient therapies and quality of life.

Job Growth

Positions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering are projected to grow at an above-average rate in the years ahead. (BLS)

Employers and Internships

  • BD Technologies
  • Google
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
  • Northwell Health
  • Pfizer

Career Options

  • Biomaterial Researcher
  • Medical Technology/Device Developer
  • Clinical Patient Evaluation
  • Hospital Equipment Selection and Support
  • Implantable/Wearable Technologist
  • Medical Equipment Sales

Salary Projections

The median U.S. annual salary for bioengineers and biomedical engineers is $99,550. (BLS)

Program Details

Explore New York Tech’s B.S. in Bioengineering, including admissions requirements and funding resources.

To apply to the program, you’ll need to submit:

  • Completed application
  • $50 application fee
  • Copies of transcripts for all prior high school- and college-level work
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Brief essay on an assigned topic

You may also submit standardized test scores, but they are not required

For more details, including instructions for transfer applicants, follow the link below.

Our generous transfer credit policy and dedicated transfer advisors make it easy to continue your journey at New York Tech and discover what you’ve been missing.

New York Tech offers a number of scholarships based on your academic achievements and potential. Most awards are renewable if you continue to meet eligibility requirements, making a significant difference in your total cost of attendance.

Student Voices

Alana Singh B.S. ‘26 (expected)

The Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) is a place to solve real problems. In class, we discuss using devices in theory and the ‘what ifs?’ In the ETIC, we experiment and see if ‘what if’ can turn into ‘yes, it can.’

Alana Singh B.S. ‘26 (expected)
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