The most exciting science in the 21st century is likely to evolve among, not within, traditional disciplines. Around the world, Bioengineering has begun to establish itself as an independent field and engineering discipline, at the boundary between biology and the physical sciences. UCLA and the faculty of bioengineering have embraced this critical and unique opportunity to make a rapid significant impact in the field with an innovative curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and cutting-edge research.

Instead of treating bioengineering as an application of traditional engineering, it will be taught as an applied science discipline in its own right. The bioengineering program is a structured compilation of unique forward looking courses dedicated to producing graduates who are well-grounded in the fundamental sciences and highly proficient in rigorous analytical engineering tools necessary for lifelong success in the wide range of possible bioengineering careers. The faculty is fully dedicated to the mentorship of next generation bioengineers.