Biological Engineering Co-op Information for Employers
Adding Value to Your Team
Biological Engineering students at the University of Guelph combine their knowledge of life sciences with engineering principles to design and control biological processes and systems. They work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams, with the aim of enriching our lives and maintaining a sustainable environment. Students learn the foundations and build on the skills necessary to positively impact industrial process design and quality control in the agriculture, environmental, food and pharmaceutical sectors.
University of Guelph Advantage
Guelph’s cutting-edge Biological Engineering program focuses on core engineering skills along with fundamentals in bioreactor design, biomaterial science, biosystems analysis, instrumentation and digital control. Students have the option to specialize their degree through elective courses in the areas of bioprocessing, biological, and environmental waste management, human factors and food engineering.
In addition to core engineering analysis and design, students can elect to tailor their education through courses focusing on:
- Processing biological materials
- Unit operation, analysis and design
- Bio-instrumentation design
- Computer applications
- Interfacing hardware
- Software for data acquisition, modelling and control
Biological Engineering Co-op students are available for 4 or 8 month work terms.
Student Strengths
Collaboration
Participation in design groups to develop effective problem solving, communication and teamwork skills.
Knowledge
Fundamental knowledge of engineering concepts, as well as physical, mathematical and biological sciences.
Application
Strong wet and dry laboratory techniques and computing skills.
Understanding
Strong independent research skills developed through the design process, management and financial feasibility analysis.
Biological Engineering Work Term Schedule
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Work |
| THREE | Academic | Work | Work |
| FOUR | Academic | Academic | Work |
| FIVE | Work | Academic |
Biological Engineering Course Sequencing
Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.
See Undergraduate Calendar for list of Restricted Electives.
