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Why Study Bioengineering
Engineer the future of health using innovation to improve lives. At Hofstra, you’ll learn to design technologies that help people heal, adapt, and thrive, from biomedical devices and diagnostic tools to sustainable solutions in health care and biotechnology.
Located just outside New York City, a global hub for health care and research, Hofstra offers unmatched access to internships and professional networks. Whether you want to design medical devices, develop new therapies, or pursue graduate study, bioengineering at Hofstra equips you to engineer a healthier, more resilient future.
Engineer for Impact
Design technologies that power modern health care and improve the way people live, heal, and thrive.
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Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering students concentrate in one of three areas: Biomechanics, Bioelectricity, or Pre-Med. You’ll first build a foundation in universal engineering theories, mathematics, and the physical and life sciences before moving on to courses in your area of interest.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS
BS in BioengineeringCareer Path & Outcomes
Demand is growing for biomedical engineers. With our comprehensive program, you’ll be ready to pursue either a career right after graduation or advanced study.
Recent graduates work at companies such as:
- Ford Motor Company
- General Dynamics Electric Boat
- High Rise Engineering
- Kintetsu World Express
- Leviton Manufacturing
- Lockheed Martin
- Northwell Health
- NYU Langone Health
- Pacifico Engineering PC
- Unisys
- Weill Cornell Medical Center
Those pursuing graduate degrees study at:
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- New York University
- Princeton University
- Stanford University
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Pittsburgh
91%
Graduates employed, in graduate school, or both
7%
Projected job growth in the field by 2026
$97K
Mean annual salary reported for bioengineers in the New York region within one year of graduation
Earn While You Learn
The DeMatteis Co-op Program offers a full-time, six- to eight-month paid position with one of more than 200 companies, providing valuable professional experience before you graduate.
The Advanced Summer Program in Research (ASPiRe) lets you work on a research project, with a stipend, under the guidance of a faculty mentor. More than two dozen undergraduates have had their work published in scholarly journals in the last few years.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
State of the Art Learning Spaces
Take advantage of an extraordinary array of sophisticated laboratory facilities, including the Cell and Tissue Engineering Lab, the Ultrasound Research Lab, and 16 other engineering and computer science laboratories.
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Students Have Interned At
- NASA
- Disney
- Lockheed Martin
- Toyota
- Northrup Grumman
- Bohler Engineering
- Estée Lauder
- Globecomm Systems
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The engineering program at the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science ranks No. 33 among 220 non-PhD-granting schools in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Colleges list.