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Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree offers students breadth and allows them to combine a technology-based degree with considerable course work in the liberal arts, communications, business or fine arts. It is designed primarily for students whose interests are not oriented toward a professional engineering career. It is a popular degree option for those preparing for careers in medicine, business, and law. Many students who are pursuing dual degree programs opt for this degree. The BAS degree, as of 2004, requires a minimum of 40 course units. The Bioengineering BAS program provides more freedom in selecting technical electives including Engineering Technology, Business and Society courses, and linking courses, compared to the BSE degree.

The curriculum in both the Bioengineering BAS and BSE programs is the same in the first two years. This enables all Bioengineering students to proceed with their studies before deciding their degree program until the end of the sophomore year. Students may change between the BAS and BSE curricula. See also Frequently Asked Questions.

School of Engineering Undergraduate Student Handbook

Department of Bioengineering
School of Engineering and Applied Science
University of Pennsylvania
210 S. 33rd Street
Room 240 Skirkanich Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone No.: (215) 898-8501
Fax No.: (215) 573-2071
beoffice@seas.upenn.edu