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A Winning Combination SAMPLE COURSES: Benedictine ’s engineering science major combines • ENGR 1110: Engineering Design the strengths of a liberal arts education with the advantages of an engineering degree. This approach better prepares our • CMSC 2200: Computer Programming graduates to compete in a world where communication skills • ENGR 3221: Dynamics are rapidly becoming as important as technical ability in the • ENGR 3264: Electronics engineering field. Time to Decide SIMILAR MAJORS: The engineering science program gives students the time and guidance needed to make an informed choice about Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology which area of engineering best suits their interests, aptitude, and passions. With a solid foundation, they can then choose to explore other more targeted areas of engineering, like electrical, aerospace, civil, biomedical, chemical, and more. ENGINEERING SCIENCE ALUMNI Our students have gone on to successful careers Longtime Partnerships at Boeing, Caterpillar, NAWCAD, Sargent & Lundy, and the Institute of Technology Exelon Nuclear, Associate Math Test Engineering, CTS (IIT) have formally partnered for almost 30 years to offer Corporation, Wrigley, and many others. Our recent students the opportunity to take advantage of the strengths graduates have enrolled in top-tier Ph.D. programs at the of both schools en route to one of ten different engineering University of , Purdue, Georgetown University, degrees. Students enjoy the benefits of being a BenU student University of Illinois, and IIT — just to name a few. for five years with this 3+2 program, and they can earn degrees from both Benedictine and IIT.

WHY STUDY ENGINEERING SCIENCE AT BENEDICTINE?

The engineering science program at Benedictine University offers students flexibility, guidance, and support while exploring career paths within the engineering field. Benedictine’s stellar reputation in the sciences extends to our general engineering courses, which lay a solid foundation for those who have the goal of pursuing a specific engineering discipline. With our programs, students complete their general engineering courses at BenU and then continue in either the dual acceptance program with IIT or transfer to an accredited engineering school for advanced engineering coursework. Students take about five years to earn two degrees — a B.A. in Engineering Science from Benedictine and a B.S. in an engineering specialty from the transfer institution. Those who choose to stay at BenU for four years are prepared for a variety of rewarding career opportunities that do not require a specific engineering degree. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT BEN.EDU/COS The of Science at Benedictine University offers degrees that provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to find a rewarding career. Our nationally recognized faculty enjoy engaging students at all levels in investigative research in their laboratories, often presenting their work at national, professional conferences. Our expert professional and faculty advisors will help you identify your strengths and passions, and then explore our majors and program options so you can make an informed decision about the course of study best for you. The College of Science has COLLEGE an excellent record of placing students in their first career positions, medical and other OF SCIENCE health care professional schools, and graduate master’s and doctoral programs.

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100+ YEARS RESEARCH PUBLISH of laboratory-based All students have opportunities Students regularly publish their science training to do internships, clinical work in professional science practica, or investigative and and health care journals with applied research. their faculty mentors.

Students have hands-on access to modern, research-grade instruments totaling more than $500,000 in value. Only a few undergraduate and the size of Benedictine have ready access to a fluorescence microscope, spectrofluorometer, flow cytometers, CO2 incubators, laminar flow hoods, and other specialized equipment. Birck Hall of Science boasts its own cadaver lab, and a large computing cluster is available for computational science coursework and research.

I can sum up my experience at Benedictine in one word, ‘Challenging.’ Let’s face it, organic chemistry is not going to be easy no matter where you take it or who you take it with. But the “fact that the science professors had an open-door policy made it very doable, even enjoyable. As a serious science student, if you took the time and put the effort into your coursework, your professors were willing to put the time into you. They knew who you were—something that is simply not possible in lecture halls filled with several hundred students.”

NINA GOYAL, B.S.’98, BIOLOGY, M.D. Eye Physician and Surgeon Partner at University Ophthalmology Associates and Assistant Professor at Medical Center, Chicago

MAJORS WITHIN THE GET INVOLVED PRE-HEALTH COLLEGE OF SCIENCE College-Related Student Clubs PROFESSIONS Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and Organizations PROGRAMS Biology (B.A./B.S.)+ American Chemical Society/Society Medical Chemistry (B.A./B.S.)+ of Physics Students (ACS/SPS) Dental Computer Information Systems+ American Medical Student Pharmacy Computer Science+ Association (AMSA) Optometry ALLIED HEALTH Data Science Anatomy Club Veterinary Medicine PROGRAMS Engineering Science Computer Science Club Podiatry Clinical (Medical) Lab Sciences Health Science Occupational Therapy/Physical Physician Assistant Diagnostic Medical Sonography Mathematics+ Therapy Club (OT/PT) Physical Therapy Nuclear Medical Technology Physics+ Pharmacy Club Occupational Therapy Radiation Therapy Pre-Dental Club Chiropractic Medicine Respiratory Therapy Pre-Optometry Club + Denotes majors that are also Pre-Physician Assistant Club available as minors Tri Beta Biological Honor Society

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