The Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science is comprised of a range of key engineering disciplines which include Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. Click on a discipline above to learn more.

Biomedical engineers advance the quality of human health and life using engineering and science to create devices, methods and algorithms that improve the delivery and effectiveness of medicine and medical practices.

Chemical engineers combine an understanding of the physical and life sciences with engineering fundamentals to develop new materials, processes, and techniques that convert materials and chemicals into more useful forms.

Electrical engineers apply the principles of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism to produce equipment, systems and devices that transmit energy, control power and process signals and information.

Environmental engineers combine a fundamental understanding of basic chemical, physical, and biological processes with engineering practices to develop molecular-based solutions to challenging environmental problems.

Mechanical engineers apply the principles of energy, materials and mechanics to design, analyze, manufacture, and improve mechanical systems and devices that produce, convert, transmit, and control mechanical power.

Materials Science is an interdisciplinary field of study that investigates the structure and properties of materials at the atomic, molecular and macroscopic scales to understand material characteristics, create new types of materials, and improve processes for producing and using materials in engineered systems.