4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The BS in Computer Science and Bioengineering is an interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with expertise at the intersection of engineering, biology, and computing. By combining computational thinking with biomedical problem-solving, students learn to analyze biological systems, model complex health phenomena, and innovate healthcare technologies.
Jointly offered by the Departments of Computer Science and Bioengineering
Ideal for students pursuing biomedical innovation, healthcare software, and life sciences data analysis
Combines engineering design with computational modeling for medical advancement
University Recognition & Accreditations:
UIUC’s Grainger College of Engineering is consistently ranked among the top 10 engineering schools in the U.S.
The CS program ranks in the top 5 nationally
ABET-accredited bioengineering curriculum integrated with computational rigor
Course Overview:
Year 1: Grainger Engineering, Bioengineering Seminar, Intro to Computer Science I, Calculus I, Writing and Research, Molecular & Cellular Basis of Life, Intro to Computer Science II, Discrete Structures, Calculus II, University Physics: Mechanics, Introduction to Bioengineering, General Education Elective
Year 2: Data Structures, Software Design Lab, Calculus III, University Physics: Electricity & Magnetism, General Education Elective, Computer Architecture, Intro to Differential Equations, Linear Algebra with Computational Applications, Signals & Systems in Bioengineering
Year 3: Systems Programming, Cellular Bioengineering, BIOE Technical Electives, Language (Third Level), Intro to Algorithms & Models of Computation, Computational Tools for Biological Data, Upper Division Technical Electives
Year 4: Programming for Econometrics, Technical Electives, General Education Elective, Free Elective, Senior Design, Technical Electives
Capstone design projects addressing real-world biomedical problems
Research in bioinformatics, genomics, and biomedical computing labs
Summer research opportunities with faculty and industry
Access to Grainger Engineering Career Services and Bioengineering-specific internship resources
Collaboration with Carle Illinois College of Medicine and local hospitals for healthcare technology initiatives
Strong foundation for graduate study in CS, bioengineering, computational biology, or medical technology
Pathways to professional programs in medicine, law, or business (MBA, JD, MD)
Ideal for careers in health tech startups, biotech firms, or academic research
Employers include Abbott, Genentech, Epic Systems, Siemens Healthineers, and Illumina
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