Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering: 200.0 credits

About the concentration
The concentration in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering includes courses from the Departments of Bioscience & Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics. The program builds on the fundamental knowledge of natural and synthetic biomaterials and cellular biology and educates students in the emerging field of cellular and tissue engineering.

Biomaterials research has recently expanded to include fibrous materials and various prosthetic devices requiring the use of both synthetic and natural fibers. The emphasis is on improved materials and design of biological replacement tissues through cellular tissue engineering.

Upon graduation, students will be able to:

• select and evaluate biomaterials for use in biomedical applications in vivo;
• develop in vitro models for drug delivery, drug toxicity and drug discovery choosing the appropriate biomaterials;
• create high-fidelity tissue models in vitro;
• develop and evaluate tissue engineering approaches to initiate and promote regenerative processes in vivo.

For more information about this concentration, see Drexel's School of Biomedical
Engineering, Science, and Health Systems web site.