Biomedical Engineering, Minor

Minor in Biomedical Engineering (480001M)

The minor in Biomedical Engineering program prepares bachelor degree students studying other engineering disciplines (i.e., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, polymer science and polymer engineering, computer engineering and chemical engineering) with the specialized knowledge and skills required to succeed in the regulated field of biomedical engineering.

Requirements of Admission

This minor is open to students in engineering bachelor's programs (4xxxxxBS other than biomedical engineering, plus 987001BS) with junior status.

The following information has official approval of The Department of Biomedical Engineering and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Minor in Biomedical Engineering” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.

Summary

Core Curriculum 

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Acceptable alternative course sequence consisting of BMEN 291 Biomedical Engineering Design Principles I, BMEN 292 Biomedical Engineering Design Principles II and BMEN 391 Biomedical Engineering Regulatory Process

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Students may request a prerequisite waiver to take BMEN 365 Mechanics for Biological Systems without first taking CIVE 201 Statics if CIVE 201 Statics course is not a requirement for their engineering major.

Technical Elective