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Bioengineers combine engineering principles with biological sciences to design and develop therapeutics, diagnostic tools, artificial organs, and biomedical software that advance healthcare and medicine. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects this field to grow 7% between 2023 and 2033, faster than the national average for all professions.¹ This exciting, research-based industry is being driven by advances in science and technology and a trend toward increasingly personalized medical care.

This article will explore Santa Clara Online's Certificate in Applied Bioengineering program and how it can positively impact your career in the bioengineering field.

What the Certificate Covers

Santa Clara Online's graduate programs offer learning opportunities for professionals looking to advance their careers. The Online Certificate in Applied Bioengineering can help you elevate your skillset on your own schedule, so you can advance in your field or pivot to a new one. The certificate consists of 16 units that most students complete in as little as one year. In launching the program, the university announced that certificate students will learn about new technologies in traditional and regenerative medicine, medical devices, prosthetics, biomaterials, and biotechnology.

Students in the program take engaging courses that focus on applied skills, including biosensing, biophotonics, biomaterials engineering, biocomputation, and medical imaging鈥攁ll topics that relate directly to the bioengineering and medical device industries.

Core Topics in Biomedical Devices and Applied Biology

You can choose from a range of courses that cover the knowledge and skills you鈥檒l need to use, or even develop, cutting-edge medical equipment. These include topics such as medical device design and development, where you鈥檒l learn about concept design, testing, and risk management.²

When you commit to Santa Clara鈥檚 Online Certificate in Applied Bioengineering, your studies will include the development of the following:

• Implantable devices that are embedded in patients' bodies to replace damaged parts, monitor vital functions, or deliver medication
• Wearable devices that track health metrics
• Prosthetics to replace missing or damaged body parts
• Sensors and transducers that convert biological signals into measurable electrical outputs
• Cell and molecular biology, human physiology, biomaterials, and tissue engineering²

Spotlight: Topics in Bioengineering

The certificate program begins with Topics in Bioengineering, a foundational course that introduces you to ways in which engineering and biology come together to transform healthcare. You'll examine core bioengineering principles used to solve real-world health challenges鈥攆rom modeling human movement to designing wearable biosensors and regenerative therapies. The course covers biomechanics, biosignals, and biophotonics to build a strong foundation in how the body functions and how we can measure and interact with it.

You'll then explore emerging fields such as genetic engineering, tissue engineering, and stem cell engineering, discovering how these tools enable personalized medicine and regenerative care. The course also examines how artificial intelligence is accelerating innovation in diagnostics, imaging, and treatment planning. Beyond technical knowledge, you'll think critically about commercialization strategies, global health affordability, and the ethical dimensions of technologies like gene editing and artificial intelligence. By the end, you'll be equipped to apply interdisciplinary knowledge to address health challenges and evaluate the broader impact of bioengineering on society.

Integration of Engineering and Medical Sciences

Engineers are dynamic problem-solvers by nature. Bioengineering reinforces this narrative by combining the principles of mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering to solve medical problems. Integrating these disciplines opens up unlimited potential to develop solutions that improve health outcomes and quality of life for patients.

When you take applied bioengineering classes online, you鈥檒l take industry-aligned courses that our expert faculty have developed specifically to teach you valuable skills as quickly as possible.

Who the Program Is Designed For

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Santa Clara Online Certificate in Applied Bioengineering was developed in response to demand from companies looking for talented bioengineers to develop innovative solutions. Most students enrolled in this certificate program want to advance their current career or pivot toward a new one.

Working Professionals 

If you鈥檙e currently working in healthcare, biotech, or engineering and want to expand into a more advanced role, this program was designed with you in mind. You can complete it in less time than it takes to get a master鈥檚 degree, so you can move into a new role faster. For example, if you鈥檙e a nurse, lab technician, or clinical researcher, this certificate could help you shift into roles focused on medical technology design, product development, or regulatory compliance. You can give your career a boost with a program influenced by the companies that are creating today鈥檚 most advanced medical solutions.

Career Changers

This certificate program can help you switch from one branch of engineering into a career in biomedical engineering, medical devices, biomolecular engineering, and more. You can learn to apply your mechanical, electrical, or software engineering skills to the biomedical industry. If you鈥檝e been working in an industry such as manufacturing, you can gain the skills to move to high-impact areas such as tissue regeneration or bioinstrumentation.

Career Applications and Next Steps

The bioengineering field is evolving daily. The implications of the skills learned while studying topics related to bioengineering are changing our world. Genetic engineering has recently been brought to the forefront of everyone鈥檚 mind with the news that Colossal Biosciences is working to bring back the long-extinct dire wolf through genetic engineering. Its remarkable advances in de-extinction and synthetic biology have demonstrated the potential of bioengineering in action.³

We designed the Online Certificate in Applied Bioengineering program to be flexible so that students can use it in a variety of different scenarios. Whether as a transition to a specific job or as a potential pathway to a full engineering degree, you鈥檒l have the full support of 海角视频鈥檚 experienced faculty and professional network.

Make a Direct Impact on Modern Healthcare

海角视频鈥檚 close connection to Silicon Valley industries, and our commitment to providing cutting-edge, real-world education, set us apart. As an online student, you鈥檒l have access to the same high-quality learning experience as our on-campus students鈥攚ith the flexibility to learn from home, on your own schedule, balancing your studies with your professional and personal life.

You鈥檒l learn from faculty who are actively engaged in research that combines engineering, life sciences, and medical devices. They bring deep research and industry experience and are here to guide you as you explore the latest scientific and technological developments in the bioengineering industry. Further, their engaging research projects involve problem-solving at the interface of engineering, medicine, and biology. Current faculty and their research interests include:

• Dr. Hamed Akbari, M.D., Ph.D., integrates medicine and engineering to enhance medical imaging and patient care, focusing on neuro-oncology and medical AI for personalized disease diagnosis and treatment
• Dr. Ismail Emre Araci develops novel microfluidic and optofluidic technologies for implantable devices and telemedicine, plus microfluidic large-scale integration for single molecule protein counting
• Dr. Prashanth Asuri designs biomaterial-based in vitro platforms to understand complex in vivo phenomena; as Director of the Healthcare Innovation and Design program, he partners with industry to address healthcare challenges
• Dr. Unyoung Kim investigates integrated microfluidic systems for diagnostics and experimental science
• Dr. Biao Lu focuses on medical translations of protein engineering, including protein therapeutics, drug delivery, and molecular sensor and imaging technology.
• Dr. Maryam Mobed-Miremadi researches simulation, optimization, and statistical validation across multiscale biomaterials-related platforms
• Dr. Yuling Yan's research centers on bioimaging, image and signal analysis, and AI-assisted diagnostics, developing multi-modal deep learning models for transparent diagnostic outcomes in clinical practice
• Dr. Zhiwen (Jonathan) Zhang conducts interdisciplinary research in biomolecular and biodevice engineering, synthetic biology, and drug discovery enhanced by GenAI integration

You鈥檒l also have opportunities to collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds, sharing insights and building connections that can support your career growth. Whether you鈥檙e looking to expand your current role or pivot into a new area of bioengineering, this program will equip you with the skills and knowledge to take that next step.

If you decide to continue your education, you can apply all of your courses toward an MS in Bioengineering and complete your advanced degree. Contact us today to learn more about admissions requirements and ways to advance your career in bioengineering.