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Ranked among the nation's top 10 Bioengineering undergraduate programs, Berkeley's Bioengineering major is designed for high-achieving students with strengths in physical sciences, math, and biology. The curriculum builds a robust engineering and biological sciences foundation while allowing exploration of diverse topics and specialization in cutting-edge research areas. Students engage in collaborative design projects through either senior capstone experiences or independent research in faculty labs. The program emphasizes intimate upper-division classes and close faculty mentorship.
Berkeley's dynamic setting creates exceptional opportunities for education, research, community service, and leadership development, equipping motivated students to become future bioengineering innovators.
Career Pathways:
Industry sectors (medical technology, diagnostics, genomics, healthcare support, pharmaceuticals, environmental solutions, agricultural innovation)
Higher education
Scientific research
Medical fields
Corporate sector
Legal profession
To be considered for admission to UC Berkeley, international applicants must:
finish secondary school and
earn a certificate of completion, which allows admission to a university in their home country or country of graduation
The university requires further study, either completion of the two-year A-level program with a minimum of three academic exams, the IB diploma program, or another similar academic curriculum.
For (IBT) minimum score of 80 or better, Paper-based test (completed prior to Oct. 2017): Minimum score of 550 or better, Revised paper-delivered test (completed Oct. 2017 or later): Minimum score of 60 or better, (IELTS) Accepted with a 6.5 or better band score (academic modules)