Biological Engineering Dalhousie University

Overview

Biological Engineering applies natural science and engineering principles to the biological world.  Dalhousie University ’s Biological Engineering programme addresses a wide range of problems relating to the environment, food and other biomaterial production and processing, renewable energy and reusable resources.  Emphasis is placed on optimizing design performance in dealing with biological materials and systems while preserving sustainability and protection of the environment.

The Biological Engineering programme has focused research in Environmental Engineering and Biosystems Engineering allowing student research projects in both specific environmental concerns and the sustainable utilization of natural resources. 

Faculty members are engaged in research partnerships with other Universities both locally and internationally providing students with opportunities to participate in these research projects. 

Careers

Process Engineering and Applied Science at Dalhousie prepares students for various careers in the process and chemical industries.

Possible careers include:

• traditional areas of environmental control (plastics and polymers pulp and paper)

• instrumentation and process control

• petrochemicals, petroleum and natural gas processing

• energy conversion and use

Students may also work in the growing fields of biotechnology, food processing, composite material, corrosion and protective coatings, and microelectronic component manufacturing.