Biomedical Engineering, BSBME

Biomedical Engineers study the human body from an engineering perspective and create high-tech solutions for improving human health. They are well-suited for the design and development of implantables, such as artificial joints or stents, wearables, such as glucose monitors or artificial limbs, and healthcare equipment, such as a medical imaging systems or surgical consoles. Many biomedical engineering graduates select to join cutting-edge research programs where they use their knowledge of science and engineering to expand our understanding of human conditions and develop novel methods to treat disease and disabilities.

Traditional Degree Program Requirements (124-126 units)

General Education

The general education requirements will follow the curriculum set forth for other university programs. Some general education requirements will be met through specific Biomedical Engineering requirements. Approximately eighteen (18) units of general education are not met in the specific core and Biomedical Engineering requirements.

Math and Science Unit Requirements

^† A minimum of thirty two (32) units of Math or Science coursework is required for the degree. Courses in the degree designated with a ‘^†’ meet this requirement.

Lower Division Core Engineering Requirements (15 units)

* Junior/Senior transfer students will complete EGR 301 , EGR 303 , and EGR 392 . All other students will complete EGR 101 , EGR 103 , and EGR 192 .
** Successful completion of EGR 202 is required for entrance into the Engineering degree program.

Upper Division Core Engineering Requirements (14 units)

Math and Science Requirements (34 units)

^† A minimum of thirty two (32) units of Math or Science coursework is required for the degree. Courses in the degree designated with a ‘^†’ meet this requirement.

Lower Division Biomedical Engineering Requirements (18 units)

Upper Division Biomedical Engineering Requirements (14 units)

Additional Degree Requirements (0 units)

Complete an approved cross-cultural experience. Course credit is not required. A list of approved experiences is available in the College of Engineering.

Concentration Courses (16 units)

Students must complete all requirements in one of the following concentrations: General Studies; Mechanical Systems

General Studies (16 units)

General Studies Science Elective Requirement

Complete four (4) units in science from the following:

General Studies Engineering Elective Requirement

Complete three (3) additional units from the following:

Mechanical Systems (16 units)

Mechanical Systems Biomedical Elective Requirement

Complete three (3) additional units from the following:

Mechanical Systems Elective Requirements

Complete six (6) additional units from the following: