B.S. in Applied Science & Engineering

Build new systems to shape the future of health and medicine.

Equipping you to bridge the worlds of medical science and engineering as a biomedical engineer or public health manager, Grove City College offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science and Engineering. Through this interdisciplinary applied science and engineering degree, you’ll receive a deep scientific and mathematical foundation as well as the broad range of technical training you’ll need to face today’s increasingly complex health-related challenges.

Explore the intersection of engineering and anatomy by concentrating in Biomedical Engineering. Or answer the ever-increasing call for infectious disease prevention and tracking by combining fields such as epidemiology, engineering, and business in a Public Health concentration. Whatever your goal — be it to develop the next generation of prosthetic limbs or research cures for infectious diseases — this four-year degree will provide you with the real-world skills to succeed. Discover your God-given calling as you apply the principles of math, science, and engineering to solve the complex societal problems that matter most.

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Program Highlights

Concentration options in Biomedical Engineering and Public Health.
54 core credit hours of rigorous undergraduate coursework to give you a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. For detailed course descriptions, view the College Catalog.
Senior Capstone Project to apply scientific principles of discovery, design, and analysis toward solving a complex technical problem relevant to your concentration.
Internship opportunities in a wide range of professional environments.
Applied research opportunities alongside experienced, published faculty in areas including human physiology, data analytics, and bioethics.
Vocation-enriching humanities core classes woven into your academic schedule that will help you solidify your worldview and cultivate critical thinking skills, empathy, and a big-picture approach to your discipline.
Active on-campus groups which connect students across dozens of STEM disciplines, including the American Chemical Society, the Association of Computing Machinery, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Pre-Health Society, BuILD (Business Initiative for Leadership Development), the Social Work & Psychology Association, and the Environmental Club.
Personal access to highly accomplished faculty who serve as guides and mentors and prioritize your personal and professional wellbeing.
- See the following department pages for a list of professors for this interdisciplinary major: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Management & Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics.
Stand out in your field as a critical thinker and effective communicator with advanced problem-solving skills, reliable work ethic, well-rounded vision, and enthusiastic commitment to your calling.

Career Outcomes

If you are like 96% of Grove City graduates, within six months of graduating you will be ready to secure employment as a biomedical engineer, a mental health advocate, a public health manager, a disease prevention specialist, and many more highly sought-after jobs in the fields of public health & biomedical engineering.
Be equipped to pursue advanced degrees in medicine and related fields such as biostatistics, public health, and health administration.