ABET Accreditation

The NC State Biological Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

We create engineering solutions for sustainable agricultural, biological, and natural systems.

Within the first three to five years following graduation, Biological Engineering graduates will:

excel in their careers by applying their engineering knowledge, critical-thinking skills, systematic approach to problem-solving, and innovativeness in to improve biological and agricultural systems;
work effectively both independently and as part of professional teams and demonstrate leadership potential in project management;
display professionalism, ethics, equity, and inclusivity in the practice of engineering to safeguard life, health, and public welfare;
communicate effectively in a professional environment; and
be engaged in lifelong learning and professional development.

Upon graduation, Biological Engineering program students will demonstrate:

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.