Program Overview

Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science

Department of Bioengineering

Biomedical Engineering (BS)

The mission of the Bioengineering Department is to provide a state-of-the-art, highly interdisciplinary, teaching and research environment for undergraduate and graduate students. Whether at undergraduate or post-graduate levels, our students will be able to reach across traditional disciplinary boundaries, and work effectively with experts in engineering, life sciences, and medicine. At the Bachelors level, our graduates will be ready to meet the rapidly growing demand for bioengineers, and tackle challenges in emerging areas, including but not limited to personalized medicine, biomedical devices, and targeted drug delivery. At the Masters and PhD levels, our graduates will undertake original cutting-edge research at the forefront of scientific and technological developments in bioengineering.

High School Preparation

Engineering education requires a strong high school preparation. Pre-engineering students should have high school preparation of at least one-half year in trigonometry and at least one year each in algebra, pre-calculus, plane geometry, chemistry, and physics, thus developing their competencies to the highest possible levels and preparing to move immediately into demanding college courses in calculus, calculus-based physics, and chemistry for science majors. It is also essential that pre-engineering students have the competence to read rapidly and with comprehension, and to write clearly and correctly.

Lower-Division Study

All lower-division students in Biomedical Engineering concentrate on mathematics, science, and introductory engineering courses, building competence in these cornerstone areas for future application in upper-division engineering courses. The following requirements apply both to students seeking to transfer to UT Dallas from other institutions as well as to those currently enrolled at UT Dallas, whether in another school or in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.

Academic Progress in Biomedical Engineering

In order to make satisfactory academic progress as a Biomedical Engineering major, a student must meet all University requirements for academic progress, and must earn a grade of C- or better in each of the "major requirements" courses. No "Major Requirement" course may be taken until the student has obtained a grade of C- or better in each of the prerequisites. If a higher grade requirement is stated for a specific class, the higher requirement applies.

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering degree requires 128 semester credit hours.

Core Curriculum Requirements

• Communication: 6 semester credit hours
  • RHET 1302 Rhetoric
  • ECS 3390 Professional and Technical Communication
• Mathematics: 3 semester credit hours
  • MATH 2417 Calculus I
• Life and Physical Sciences: 6 semester credit hours
  • PHYS 2325 Mechanics
  • PHYS 2326 Electromagnetism and Waves
• Language, Philosophy and Culture: 3 semester credit hours
• Creative Arts: 3 semester credit hours
• American History: 6 semester credit hours
• Government/Political Science: 6 semester credit hours
  • GOVT 2305 American National Government
  • GOVT 2306 State and Local Government
• Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 semester credit hours
• Component Area Option: 6 semester credit hours
  • MATH 2417 Calculus I
  • MATH 2419 Calculus II
  • PHYS 2125 Physics Laboratory I

Major Requirements

• Major Preparatory Courses: 21-25 semester credit hours beyond Core Curriculum
  • CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I
  • CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Laboratory I
  • CHEM 1312 General Chemistry II
  • CHEM 2324 Introductory Organic Chemistry for Engineers
  • BIOL 2311 Introduction to Modern Biology I
  • BIOL 2111 Introduction to Modern Biology Workshop I
  • BIOL 2281 Introductory Biology Laboratory
  • PHYS 2125 Physics Laboratory I
  • PHYS 2126 Physics Laboratory II
  • PHYS 2325 Mechanics
  • PHYS 2326 Electromagnetism and Waves
• Major Engineering Courses: 10 semester credit hours beyond Core Curriculum
  • ECS 1100 Introduction to Engineering and Computer Science
  • ECS 3390 Professional and Technical Communication
  • ENGR 2300 Linear Algebra for Engineers
  • ENGR 3300 Advanced Engineering Mathematics
  • ENGR 3341 Probability Theory and Statistics
• Major Core Courses: 43 semester credit hours beyond Core Curriculum
  • BMEN 1100 Introduction to Bioengineering I
  • BMEN 1208 Introduction to Bioengineering II
  • BMEN 1300 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Computing
  • BMEN 2320 Statics
  • BMEN 3200 Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals and Design
  • BMEN 3220 Electrical and Electronic Circuits in Biomedical Engineering Lab
  • BMEN 3302 Bioengineering Signals and Systems
  • BMEN 3320 Electrical and Electronic Circuits in Biomedical Engineering
  • BMEN 3331 Cell and Molecular Engineering
  • BMEN 3332 Quantitative Physiology for Engineers
  • BMEN 3315 Thermodynamics and Physical Chemistry in Biomedical Engineering
  • BMEN 3399 Introductory Biomechanics
  • BMEN 4310 Feedback Systems in Biomedical Engineering
  • BMEN 4360 Biomaterials and Medical Devices
  • BMEN 4388 Senior Design Project I
  • BMEN 4389 Senior Design Project II
• Prescribed Electives: 8-12 semester credit hours

Fast Track Baccalaureate/Master's Degrees

In response to the need for advanced education in Biomedical engineering, a Fast Track program is available to well-qualified UT Dallas undergraduate students. Qualified seniors may take up to 15 graduate semester credit hours that may be used to complete the baccalaureate degree and also to satisfy the requirements for the master's degree.

Honors Program

The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers upper-division Honors for outstanding students in the BS Biomedical Engineering degree program. This program offers special sections of designated classes and other activities designed to enhance the educational experience of exceptional students. Admission to the Honors programs requires a 3.500 or better GPA in at least 30 semester credit hours of coursework.

Considerations for Pre-Med Students

While the Department of Bioengineering does not have an official track for pre-med students, a suggested course sequence is available to guide pre-med students in selecting complementary coursework. It is critical that students interested in medical school meet with their advisor to ensure their biology and chemistry courses will meet the requirements for medical schools.

Minors

The Department of Bioengineering does not offer minors at this time.