International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Biological Engineering

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language proficiency. The program emphasizes academic, cultural, and professional development to help students succeed in their studies and prepare for a prosperous future.

As international direct students at Louisiana State University, individuals will benefit from:

The Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering (BE) at Louisiana State University offers a unique opportunity to apply analytical, synthetic, and design principles to physical problems and processing systems related to plants, animals, humans, and their environments.

Biological Engineering combines applied biology with engineering fundamentals to design processes and systems that impact, control, or utilize biological materials and organisms for the betterment of society. A BE undergraduate education serves as excellent preparation for further studies in engineering fields (including biomedical engineering), human or veterinary medicine, and dentistry. The curriculum is designed to equip students with practical engineering skills and the ability to adapt to evolving situations. Graduates are well-prepared to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination during their senior year, a crucial step towards obtaining a professional engineering license.