This Biological Engineering Concentration is an interdisciplinary field that applies the basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering to convert agricultural commodities into edible foods and biological materials through various processing steps. Advances in genetic engineering lead to new types of crops and new processing methods to create value added products. <br><br>The world has tremendous need for solutions to problems related to the environment, energy, health, food, and sustainability. Biological systems are related to or at the heart of all of these issues. A biological engineer learns to design and analyze biological systems to develop innovative and practical solutions. Our B.S. graduates are well prepared for careers in the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, and bioprocessing as well as entrance into graduate or medical school. Students may select a major and plan of study within biological engineering that is tailored to their specific career goals. Students in this program earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Biological Engineering, (BSE-BE).<br><br>Some of the factors that contribute to Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Purdue University being a top ranked program: <br><br>Multiple opportunities for interaction with faculty in laboratories and in classes <br>Student Competitions, Clubs, Global Experiences <br>Personalized advising and attention from faculty <br>Practical curriculum for industrial careers <br>Great opportunities for internships and undergraduate research. <br>Numerous departmental scholarships <br>Excellent placement record and starting salaries