Biomedical Engineering (MS) - Accelerated BS to MSBME

Program Overview

This accelerated program enables qualified Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering undergraduates to earn both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering within five years. Up to 12 graduate-level credits taken during the undergraduate program can count towards both degrees, fostering completion of the master's program within a year after completing the bachelor's degree. Students must maintain a minimum "B" grade in all undergraduate and graduate engineering courses to qualify.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate program in Biomedical Engineering allows highly qualified undergraduate majors in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master's degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Participation will enable completion of the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in five instead of six years for students enrolled in full-time course work. The BSME or BSAE is awarded after completing all university requirements, including 128 total credit hours and 71 credit hours of engineering courses. The MSBME is awarded upon completion of the master's program. Courses designated in General Education Program and Common Program Prerequisites are usually completed in the first 60 hours (see engineering major requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog).

Other:

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering only.
• Up to 12 credit hours of approved graduate level courses of grades "B" (3.0) or better may be counted toward the BS and MS degrees.
• Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
• Students must earn at least a "B" (3.0) in each undergraduate and graduate engineering course for them to be counted toward the major.
• Students must register for the seminar course a minimum of two times during their graduate career in the master's program (thesis option).
The students must also complete the course with a satisfactory (S) grade in both attempts.
• The Independent Learning Requirement is met by successful completion of a master's thesis for the thesis option.
For nonthesis students, the independent learning experience is provided by BME 6935 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering, one of the required courses.