Program Description
The field of Bioengineering utilizes engineering principles into applications in biological and medical fields, and includes solving problems at multiple scales; ranging from the molecular and cellular levels to large-scale problems such as prosthetics and medical devices. Bioengineering is very broad by nature, which may include components from mechanical, chemical, computer, and electrical engineering, and elements from physics, chemistry, biology, and material sciences. Bioengineering slightly differentiates from Biomedical engineering in the sense that it includes not just biomedical devices, but biological devices that apply to basic science research and methods as well. The scope of Bioengineering is broader.
NYU Abu Dhabi offers six engineering degree programs: General Engineering, Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Each program is designed to create technological leaders with a global perspective, a broad education, and the capacity to think creatively. The uniqueness of the program lies in the integration of invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship into all phases of study. Students enjoy a learning environment conducive to creativity, which is at the heart of tomorrow’s technological innovations and enterprises.
Accreditation
The Bioengineering program at NYU Abu Dhabi is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, and the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree.
Study Away
The study away pathway can be found on the NYUAD Student Portal at students.nyuad.nyu.edu/pathways. Students with questions should contact the Office of Global Education.
Admissions
New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.
Program Requirements
Bioengineering Electives
Students who wish to pursue post-graduate medical studies (pre-med track) should complete CHEM-UH 2010 Organic Chemistry 1 and CHEM-UH 3010 Organic Chemistry 2 as part of their Bioengineering Science Electives. Foundations of Science 5-6 are prerequisite for enrollment to CHEM-UH 2010 and CHEM-UH 3010, but do not count toward Bioengineering major requirements.
Engineering Electives
Science Electives
Sample Plan of Study
Non-Premed
Pre-med
Students who wish to pursue post-graduate medical studies (pre-med track) should complete CHEM-UH 2010 Organic Chemistry 1 and CHEM-UH 3010 Organic Chemistry 2 as part of their Bioengineering Science Electives. Foundations of Science 5-6 are prerequisite for enrollment to CHEM-UH 2010 and CHEM-UH 3010, but do not count toward Bioengineering major requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, NYU Abu Dhabi Bioengineering students will possess:
- 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.
Policies
Program Policies
Foundations of Science Grading Policy
While each level of Foundations of Science is an integrated course, separate grades are provided for various components as a means to allow students to document their completion of the specific disciplinary and laboratory content that makes up these courses. Consistent with this integrated approach, students must earn an average grade of C for the components of each level of Foundations of Science to continue into the next level or to use the course to satisfy the prerequisites for other courses outside of Foundations of Science. Additionally, students majoring in biology, chemistry, or physics, must have grades of at least C in all Foundations of Science components in their specific, respective major fields. Finally, although continuation into other courses is based on the average performance in each level of Foundations of Science, students earn academic credits only for those graded components they pass or, for students subject to the transcript policy (see Academic Policies), only for those components with grades of at least C−. The number of earned credits for Foundations of Science components is particularly important for all engineering majors who must earn at least 16 credits in science.
NYU Abu Dhabi Policies
A full list of relevant policies can be found on NYU Abu Dhabi's undergraduate academic policies page.
NYU Policies
University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.