Advance health science. Reimagine medical treatments. Engineer new devices. A master's degree in bioengineering makes it possible with a cutting-edge curriculum taught by internationally-recognized faculty experts. Concentrations in biomedical engineering and synthetic biology create specialized paths of study.
COBE Annual Business Ethics Competition
The COBE Annual Business Ethics Competition invites participants from regional colleges and universities to showcase their innovative problem-solving skills. Teams will tackle complex ethical dilemmas and present their solutions to a panel of distinguished judges. This event highlights emerging talent and provides a platform for participants to demonstrate their expertise in business ethics.
COBE Business Ethics Team at IBECC
The COBE Business Ethics Team will represent our program at the International Business Ethics Case Competition (IBECC), one of the most prestigious events in the field. Teams from around the world will compete, presenting their analyses and solutions to real-world ethical challenges. Support our team as they demonstrate their expertise and engage with global peers in advancing the practice of business ethics.
Program Snapshot
| Program Type | Format | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | On Campus | 36 |
Why Study Bioengineering at Wilkes?
As a student in the bioengineering master's degree program, you'll benefit from hands-on experiences unparalleled at other institutions in the region. Lab and classroom instruction include training in cell and molecular techniques, bioinformatics, 3-D imaging and design software and instrumentation, and various simulation technologies. You will use the state-of-art Mark Engineering Center which uses the latest professional technology to ensure you are prepared for your next step, whether that be an advanced career in the field, a research position or a PhD program.
What Will You Learn in the Bioengineering MS Program?
- Advanced engineering concepts blended with biology, medicine and computer sciences innovate our students to develop new medical devices and biochemical or synthetic organisms for solving medical, industrial or environmental problems.
- If you select the biomedical engineering track, you will learn how to design artificial limbs, joints, tissues and organs as well as build diagnostic equipment, monitoring devices and drug delivery systems.
- If you select the synthetic biology track, you will learn how to create biological molecules, systems or entire organisms, which are useful for medical applications or for performing unique functions such as detecting or detoxifying biohazardous chemicals.
