Bio and Material Engineering 

  • Degree : Bachelor of Arts in Bio and Material Engineering.

  • Mode of Attendance : Full-time

  • Location : Jukjeon Campus

  • Duration of the Program : 4 years (8 semesters)

  • Language of Instruction : English

  • Start date : March or September

   Office 302, International Hall
   031-8005-3264

About BME

Welcome to our department!

We support exceptional scientists and designers who actively improve future healthcare and reduce our ecological footprint.

Here you get the knowledge, skills, space and support to excel in the real world. Study the fundamentals and practical applications of biomedical technologies, cutting-edge materials, and sustainable design.

Our graduates are well prepared for employment or further studies in biomedicine, well-being, materials science, sustainable development, and more.

Do you care about healthy people and a clean environment?

Study with us.

 

Why choose us?

1. Interdisciplinary learning from day one

Build a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, materials science, and engineering, then weave them together through hands-on projects and design studios.

2. Cutting-edge facilities & research

Access state-of-the-art laboratories for biomaterials, tissue engineering, nanofabrication, green polymers, and more—guided by faculty whose work appears in top international journals.

3. Industry-embedded curriculum

Collaborate on live projects with leading companies, biotech start-ups, and sustainability-focused enterprises. Many students secure internships and job offers before graduation.

4. Global community & support

Join a diverse cohort representing over 20 countries. Our dedicated International Student Office helps with visas, language courses (Korean and English), housing, and scholarships.

5. Flexible career pathways

Graduates thrive in biomedicine, biomedical R&D, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, environmental consulting, and doctoral programs worldwide.

Graduation Requirements

  • Pass the graduation exam
  • Earn at least 120 credits by fulfilling the required credits for each division: major (core, required, and electives) and general education requirements 
Division credits
Major Required 36
Major Electives 36+
University Core 27+
Minimum Credits 120+

For dual degree students from overseas partner universities through a dual degree agreement, the requirements may vary slightly based on the prior curriculum mapping. However, it is possible to obtain a degree from Dankook University by completing a minimum of 30 major credits at Dankook university.

Major Required 

Course                 credits 
Biochemistry 3
Engineering Mathematics 3
General Biology 3
General Chemistry 1 3
General Chemistry 2 3
General Mathematics 1 3
General Mathematics 2 3
General Physics 3
Introduction to Materials Engineering 3
Molecular Cell Biology     3
Organic Chemistry 3
Physical Chemistry 3

Major Electives 

Course credits
Bio Lab 1 3
Bio Lab 2 3
Bioinformatics and Genomics 3
Biomaterials Science 3
Bio-medical Engineering 3
Capstone Design 1 3
Capstone Design 2 3
Composite Materials 3
Convergent Engineering Design 3
Convergent Lab 1 3
Convergent Lab 2 3
Engineering Thermodynamics 3
Fluid Dynamics 3
General Chemistry Lab 1 3
General Chemistry Lab 2 3
Introduction to 3D Printing 3
Molecular Genetics 3
Nanomaterials Science 3
Polymeric Materials 3
Probability and Statistics 3

About BME

Sanghun Lee
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  shlee92@dankook.ac.kr
  031-8005-3954
 Office 413, International Hall


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  0000@dankook.ac.kr
  031-8005-0000
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  jungmin@dankook.ac.kr
  -
 Office 305, International Hall


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  SWL0208@dankook.ac.kr
  031-8005-3195
 Office 325, ICT Hall


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  sjsj@dankook.ac.kr
  031-8005-3196
 Office 312, ICT Hall


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  hyojung.jung@dankook.ac.kr
  041-550-4419
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  hailiang17@dankook.ac.kr
  031-8005-3688
 Office 614, International Hall


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