Jan 27, 2026  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering Concentration for Biological Engineering

Location(s): West Lafayette


About the Concentration


The Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering Concentration leads to rapidly advancing and open opportunities in biomanufacturing, drug design, human therapeutics, tissue and organ regeneration, bioenergy and biofuel production, bioremediation, and biodefense. 

The world has tremendous need for solutions to problems related to the environment, energy, health, food, and sustainability. Biological systems are related to or at the heart of all of these issues. A biological engineer learns to design and analyze biological systems to develop innovative and practical solutions. Our B.S. graduates are well prepared for careers in the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, and bioprocessing as well as entrance into graduate or medical school. Students may select a major and plan of study within biological engineering that is tailored to their specific career goals. Students in this program earn a Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering, (BSBE). 

Requirements for the Concentration (9 credits)


At least 6 of the 9 credits must come from the Engineering Selective list

Cellular and Biomolecular Science & Technical Selective (0-3 credits)


Notes


  • Concentration selectives may double count with Biological Engineering major selectives
  • Students may pursue more than one concentration, however, selectives cannot double count between concentrations.