Bioengineers devise innovative solutions to today's most pressing health-care challenges. Through an understanding of the intersection of biology and engineering, our students are uniquely prepared to meet these challenges. Bioengineering applies engineering methods and concepts to living systems and their interactions with non-living systems. It utilizes biological methods and concepts to improve engineering practice. Bioengineering is among the fastest growing disciplines in the nation, with many exciting and diverse career options.<br><br>WSU provides excellent preparation for medical school and other health care fields (such as optometry, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant, or physical/occupational therapy). Pre-medicine is not a major in itself. It is a preparatory track that can be incorporated into any major. (Most other fields of professional health care are the same way.) As long as you complete the general core requirements for schools in your professional area, you can select any major you like. Whatever major you choose, be sure to see an advisor in the Health Professions Student Center when you enroll at WSU. The pre-medicine specialist advisors can help you plan for success.