Bachelor in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering (Bachelor's)

At Union College, tuition is Tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 academic year are $61,800 annually..

This programme is designed for students interested in applying engineering principles to biological systems and medical technologies. It combines hands-on learning with interdisciplinary study in life sciences and engineering. Students complete a two-term senior capstone project to design solutions for real-world biomedical challenges. A summer programme at Albany Medical College allows students to observe clinical settings and identify practical problems.

Focus areas include Biomechanical engineering, Medical device design, Clinical problem-solving, Engineering in healthcare, Biological systems analysis, Capstone project development.

The major requires 120 credits, distributed across core engineering, life sciences, mathematics, and a two-term senior capstone course. The programme includes a summer clinical observation experience at Albany Medical College.

Graduates pursue roles such as project engineer, R&D engineer, technical writer, research assistant, and scientific analyst in medical technology, healthcare, and research settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with strong performance in mathematics and science courses. Submission of transcripts, standardized test scores, and a personal statement is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 44% of applicants.

Union College's identity is captured in its name: things come together. Liberal arts, engineering and entrepreneurship share the same academic setting, creating opportunities for students to explore different interests and combine areas of study. The college offers more than 62 areas of study, with academic work extending beyond the classroom through research alongside faculty.

Research is part of the experience across majors. Students work with faculty in laboratories, archives, studios and field settings. This hands-on approach applies to a broad range of subjects and gives students opportunities to develop questions, investigate ideas and connect academic learning with practical work. Union also prepares students for life after college through its focus on career outcomes.

The campus is in Schenectady, a New York city with restaurants and cafes, shops and boutiques, theaters and events. Hiking, biking and skiing are available minutes from campus, giving students access to outdoor activities as well as city amenities. More than 130 clubs and organizations cover interests from beekeeping and off-road racing to music festivals and movie nights. International students joining Union enter a community where academic exploration, research, student activities and the surrounding city all form part of daily life.