Curriculum for BS in Biomedical Engineering

Recommended four year curriculum plan

With so many options—from study abroad and co-ops to dual-majors, 4+1 programs, minors, tracks and certificates— each student's experience is different.  You will need to consult your academic advisor each semester to ensure you remain on track. 

Visit the Registration page for the latest information from the department.

Current students can access official curriculum flowsheet PDFs off of the Curriculum landing page. 

First Year

Fall [16-credits]

  • MATH 131 Calculus I [4cr]
  • CHEM 111 Chemistry I [4cr]
  • ENGIN 114 Intro to BME [3cr]
  • Social World Elective [4cr]
  • ENGIN 191 Freshman seminar [1cr]

Spring [18-credits]

  • MATH 132 Calculus II [4cr]
  • CHEM 112 Chemistry II [4cr]
  • *CMPSCI 119 Programming [3cr]
  • PHYSICS 151 Gen. Physics I Mechanics [4cr]
  • ENGLWRIT 112 College Writing [3cr]

Second Year

Fall [16-credits]

  • MATH 233 Multivariate Calculus [4cr]
  • BME 210 Intro to Biology for Engineers [4cr]
  • BME 230 Statics and Dynamics [4cr]
  • *PHYSICS 152 Gen. Physics II [4cr]

Spring [16-credits]

  • MATH 331 Differential Equations [3cr]
  • BME 241 Strength of Materials [3cr]
  • MIE 201 Materials Science [3cr]
  • BME 275 Biomechanics [3cr]
  • *KIN 270 Anat. & Physiology I [4cr]

Third Year

Fall [16-credits]

  • ECE 361 Electrical Engineering [3cr]
  • *BME 310 Intro Lab Techniques [3cr]
  • *BME 300 Biomaterials [3cr]
  • ENGIN 351 Writing in Engineering [3cr]
  • Social World Elective [4cr]

Spring [16-credits]

  • STAT 315 Statistics [3cr]
  • *BME 330 Quant. Physiology [3cr]
  • *BME 320 Bioinstrumentation [3cr]
  • Technical Elective [3cr]
  • Social World Elective [4cr]

Fourth Year

Fall [12-credits]

  • BME 430 Systems Biology [3cr]
  • BME 414 Senior Design I [3cr]
  • Technical Elective [3cr]
  • Technical Elective [3cr]

Spring [13-credits]

  • BME 415 Senior Design II [3cr] (Integrated Experience required)
  • Technical Elective [3cr]
  • Technical Elective [3cr]
  • Social World Elective [4cr]

* Alternatives: 

1.    CS 119 may be taken in Fall or Spring of freshman year; it can be swapped with the Social World/Diversity elective.
2.    Students interested in Bioinstrumentation should take ECE 122 or CICS 110, whichrequires Math 131 as a prerequisite.
3.    Phys 152 and KIN 270 can swap semesters.
4.    BME 3xx courses are offered in both fall and spring semesters, and are interchangeable as long as prerequisites are met.
5.    BME 414: Students should have BME 275 completed, and the BME 3xx courses complete or concurrently enrolled.
6.    Students must have at least five (5) technical electives (a minimum of 15 credits). No more than three (3) electives may be at the 200-level, and only one of those 200-level courses may be an Engineering course. Students must have at least two (2) 300-level or higher technical elective courses.
7.    Students must have a cumulative and major GPA of at least 2.0 in order to graduate.
8.    Contact the BME advisor if you have questions.

View our list of pre-approved technical electives. Students may complete the Alternative Elective Form (NetID login) to request approval for a course not on the list. 

Use your Academic Requirements Report on SPIRE to see which graduation requirements you have already fulfilled and which you still need to complete in order to graduate. These include GPA, General Education, and Major requirements.