BSc in Biological Engineering in Honolulu United States | University of Hawaii at Manoa

The Biological Engineering program holds accreditation from ABET's Engineering Accreditation Commission, accessible at www.abet.org.
Earning a B.S. in Biological Engineering (BE) equips you for diverse career paths in both established and emerging biotechnology sectors. Graduates secure engineering roles involving the design of process equipment and systems for biological production and treatment, or the execution of site preparation for construction or environmental bioremediation. They are trained to engineer systems that develop renewable energy sources and enhance the value of Hawaii's natural products for food and therapeutic uses. A growing number of BE graduates are fulfilling the needs of Hawaii's expanding biotech industries, such as producing systems for culturing human tissues for medical replacement and for screening, extracting, and manufacturing antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals from Hawaii's unique biological resources. Many Bioengineers work with innovative organizations like NASA, which seeks to engineer self-sustaining habitats for space and Earth.
A Biological Engineering degree also readies students for advanced studies not just in Biological Engineering, but also in Medicine, Law, and Business, fields that appreciate the discipline's versatility and analytical rigor. Graduates also address critical research and regulatory roles in state and federal governments to protect and improve our natural resources.
The Biological Engineering Program's mission is to offer students a distinctive chance to learn the fundamentals of engineering and biology and their application to biological systems. To achieve this, the program has two educational objectives outlining what graduates are expected to accomplish a few years post-graduation.
Graduates will engage in engineering careers that address societal needs in areas like biotechnology, environmental systems, energy, or agriculture.
Graduates will enhance their communities by pursuing ongoing professional development, ethical decision-making, and informed discussions on current issues.
To ensure BE graduates are well-prepared to meet these outcomes, the program, following ABET guidelines, continuously assesses student achievement through the evaluation of the following capabilities.

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.