BS Biological Engineering at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Biological engineering prepares you to tackle the world's most pressing technological challenges that impact our health, agriculture and the environment. This collaborative and interdisciplinary field explores how core engineering principles, like design and analysis can be applied to address biomedical, food production and processing and environmental challenges.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | Duration: Four years, 122 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 125 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include BE 1420 Introduction to Biological Engineering; BE 2420 Biological Engineering Analysis and Design; BE 3410 Electronics in Biological Engineering; BE 3610 Biotransport Processes; BE 4410 Instrumentation and Controls; BE 4610 Bioprocess Engineering.

Career pathways

Biological engineering is an excellent foundation for professional healthcare careers, providing a pre-med track. Biological engineering graduates are pursuing careers as medical doctors or in other healthcare professions, such as prosthetics and orthotics. Related occupations listed for this programme include Environmental Restoration Planners; Industrial Ecologists; Architectural and Engineering Managers; Environmental Engineers; Biomedical Engineers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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