Biomedical Engineering B.S.BME.

The B.S. in Biomedical Engineering trains engineers to work at the interface between engineering and the biomedical sciences. The curriculum is structured into three phases: Foundational, Core, and Specialization.

In the Foundational Phase, students take courses in math and science to build a solid foundation in quantitative engineering methods and biomedical science, and to expose them to the opportunities in biomedical engineering. In the BME Core Phase, students develop the breadth of engineering skills need to address the multidisciplinary nature of biomedical engineering. This phase is complemented by a multi-semester design sequence. In the final three semesters, Specialization Phase, students pursue electives germane to their interests and have their Capstone Design Experience.

The B.S. in Biomedical Engineering leverages strong ties between UVM's College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences and its Larner College of Medicine. This collaboration provides students unique biomedical opportunities in a professional setting.

Biomedical Engineering Program Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Biomedical Engineering program are to provide our graduates with disciplinary breadth and depth to fulfill complex professional and societal expectations by:

1. Pursuing careers as practicing engineers or using their program knowledge in a wide range of other professional, educational and service activities;
2. Assuming leadership roles and seeking continuous professional development;
3. Contributing to their profession and society while appreciating the importance of ethical and sustainable practices, diversity, and inclusion. 

The Curriculum for the B.S. in Biomedical Engineering

Note that the University's Quantitative and Data Literacy (QD), Natural Sciences (both N1 and N2), Mathematics (MA), and Oral Communication (OC) requirements are built into the Biomedical Engineering curriculum. A minimum of 129 credits are required. 

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BME 1600 & CEMS 1500 are degree requirements designed for first-year students. Internal and external transfer students may substitute 2000-level or higher engineering (BME, CE, EE, EMGT, ENGR, ME) credits for these requirements.

²

Any MATH, STAT, CHEM, PHYS, BIO, BHSC or other science courses that has a prerequisite of one of the required foundational math or science courses.

³

Any engineering course at the 1000-level or higher. At least 9 credits must be BME courses at the 3000-level or above.

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ENGR, MATH/STAT, CS, physical or life science courses at the 1000-level or above. At least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.

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BME 4650 may be replaced by a BME 3000-level or above course. These 3 credits would be in addition to the 9 credits of BME 3000-level or above detailed in footnote 3.