Engineering

Bachelor of Science

Minor

Whether it’s prototyping or refining a product, creating a smarter financial investing model, designing more resilient infrastructure, inventing a piece of surgical equipment, or consulting on a sustainable energy project, WFU engineers deploy a vast skill set and are committed to inventing and innovating systems, processes, and materials. Infused with a healthy and productive liberal arts component, the Engineering program at Wake Forest transcends science and math to produce benefits for humanity.

Did You Know?

In the Spring 2024 semester, 45% of Wake Forest Engineering majors were women. The national average. In 2021-22, the most recent year for which data are available, women represented 26% of Bachelor’s degree recipients in Engineering among research institutions according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The program celebrated its first graduating class in 2021 and earned full national certification on time in August 2022.
Senior capstone projects have involved: an algorithm that helps physicians treat appendiceal cancer; a sensor-activated system for tracheostomy patients; a prosthetic heart valve for pediatric patients; efficient housing solutions for Habitat for Humanity; and several other vital initiatives.
Women represent the majority of tenured and tenure-tracked faculty. The national average is approximately 16%.
Approximately 60% of Engineering graduates have held leadership positions in campus organizations.

Courses

Sample courses for students studying Engineering include:

Introduction to Engineering Design
Embedded Microcontroller Systems
Computational Modeling in Engineering
Capstone Design
Digital Electronics

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Practical Experience & Skills

Each Wake Forest Engineering Major receives a tailored program of study. This program is developed in consultation with faculty, a major advisor, and program leaders. Students may pursue a concentration in Biomedical, Civil & Environmental, Electrical, Materials & Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.

Students develop impactful and relevant skills to:

Solve complex problems
Create systems-based efficiencies
Create novel products and solutions
Envision ways to conserve and optimize resources
Collaborate with a team to reach defined goals and objectives

Other skills you will develop in this program are:

Design process
Programming
Computer-aided design (CAD)
3D printing
Teamwork
Creativity
Communication
Attention to detail
Prototyping
Data analysis
Systems modeling
Presentation skills
Leadership

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Clubs & Organizations

Engineering students participate in the following clubs and organizations:

STEM Academy
Society of Women Engineers
Robotics Club

Career Outcomes

Careers that often interest Engineering majors include:

Biochemical or Biomedical Engineers
Chemical Engineers
Civil Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Energy
Healthcare
Industrial Engineers
Manufacturing Engineers
Materials Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Nanosystems Engineers
Nuclear Engineers
Renewable Energy Engineers
Robotics Engineers

Graduates in the inaugural cohort of 2021 are working as cloud solutions engineers; research and development engineers in pharmaceuticals; healthcare analysts; supply-chain engineers; and portfolio managers, among other careers.