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Create Approaches to Diagnose and Treat Human Diseases

Discover the Santa Clara Difference:
A School with a Mission

Shape a Sustainable Future

Why Santa Clara Engineering?

Be empowered to make significant contributions to the field of bioengineering.

With a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research, Santa Clara's Bioengineering programs equip you to shape the future of healthcare, biomedical technology, and sustainable solutions.

Create Approaches to Diagnose & Treat Human Diseases

Faculty Perspective

"Being a lecturer in the program, advisor to the program, and employer of SCU interns and graduates over many years has given me a unique perspective to the students, graduates, faculty, and university.

Santa Clara University (SCU) Bioengineering students are well suited for industry internships and graduates of the program successfully transition into the medical technology and devices industries. In addition to engineering fundamentals, core skills that SCU Bioengineering students learn include CAD, prototyping, introduction to quality and regulatory systems, testing, and biomaterials."

U.S. News & World Report cites Santa Clara as a Best National University (#60).

Wall Street Journal cites School of Engineering among top 10 private colleges for average yearly salary after graduation.

Alumni network includes founders, presidents, and CEOs of thriving Silicon Valley tech companies.

Nationally ranked

Paul Davison

Three Areas of Interest

The curriculum can be focused on Biodevice Engineering, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, and Biomolecular Engineering.

Network with the Silicon Valley Tech Community

Designed to facilitate professional networking, the programs provide ample opportunities to network with biomedical technology firms in Silicon Valley and beyond, including our extensive alumni network.

Enhance Your Skillset

Update your skills or explore new career opportunities with our online certificate program in Applied Bioengineering, which offers a pathway forward. Each certificate credit earned can be applied toward the master’s.

Choose from Full-Time or Part-Time Master’s

Through a customized balance of coursework, directed research, and/or thesis research, earn your degree as a full-time or part-time student.

Chief Operating Officer, Provisio Medical
SCU Bioengineering Advisory Board Chair

Master's, Certificate, or PhD in
Bioengineering

Santa Clara Engineering

Beautiful Campus, World-Class University, Top Location

We are located in the heart of Silicon Valley, home to some of the world’s leading companies such as Apple, Google, Meta, eBay, Genentech, Netflix, Cisco, Intel, and HP. Our students secure internships, externships, and jobs at many leading national and international companies and firms. We are also part of California’s oldest higher-education institution and a world-class university located in one of the most visited regions in the U.S.

Dedicated Faculty Mentors

Our faculty is a diverse and renowned group who are at the forefront of bioengineering. Gain hands-on experience and work side-by-side with them in our research labs helping uncover solutions to the world’s pressing concerns. From imaging technologies for disease diagnosis to researching how to fight "superbugs."

Diverse, Supportive Alumni Network

Santa Clara School of Engineering has a diverse and widely talented network. Included in that count are Members of the National Academy of Engineering, National Inventors Hall of Fame, and Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame. Engage directly with industry leaders with our extensive successful alumni network comprised of entrepreneurs and innovators at the cutting edge of technology advancement and social enterprise.

Robust Program, Small Classes, Experiential Learning

Classes are small and our community is collegial and supportive. We also offer comprehensive support through our academic, career counseling, and wellness programs. Get hands-on learning in well-equipped modern labs and project spaces as well as through our co-op program, internship opportunities, and independent projects.

Top employers of SCU graduates include Cisco, Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, and more!

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High salaries for grads

Top employers

Silicon Valley network

Choose your format

Master of Science in Bioengineering
Full-Time/Part-Time | On Campus

Be empowered to make significant contributions to the field of bioengineering.

The curriculum is designed to focus on biodevice engineering, biomaterials and tissue engineering, and biomolecular engineering. Santa Clara's M.S. in Bioengineering equips you to shape the future of healthcare, biomedical technology, and sustainable solutions.

NEW! Certificate in Applied Bioengineering
Part-Time | Online | 1-1.5 Years

Shape the future of health care with an Online Certificate in Applied Bioengineering.

Benefit from a curriculum focused on interdisciplinary collaboration and unlimited access to on-campus facilities. Continue your pathway forward and apply your certificate toward the M.S. and Ph.D. in Bioengineering.

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