2026-27 Biomedical Engineering Suggested Course Sequence

Below is a suggested pathway for completing the degree in four years. Enrolled students should consult their academic advisor on the best plan of study. Prospective students (not yet enrolled) should contact their academic recruiter with any questions.

First Year

Fall Semester

Degree Program Course Plan
Course Credit Note*
BE 1105: MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF ENGINEERING 1
UNIV 1131: STUDENT SUCCESS or ENGR 1101: ENTRANCE TO ENGINEERING FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS 1
MATH 1426: CALCULUS I 4 A qualifying score on the ALEKS assessment.
CHEM 1441: GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 4 See advisor or catalog for prerequisites.
BIOL 1441: BIOLOGY I FOR SCIENCE MAJORS: CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 4
BE 1325: INTRODUCTION TO BIOENGINEERING 3

Spring Semester

Degree Program Course Plan
Course Credit Note*
PHYS 1443: GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I 4 Prereq: MATH 1426
MATH 2425: CALCULUS II 4 Prereq: MATH 1426
CHEM 1442: GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (or science elective) 4 Prereq: CHEM 1441
BE 2315: INTRODUCTORY COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS FOR BIOENGINEERS 3 Prereq:BE 1325; MATH 1426
ENGL 1301: RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I 3

Second Year

Fall Semester

Degree Program Course Plan
Course Credit Note*
PHYS 1444: GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II 4 Prereq: PHYS 1443 or equivalent; Coreq: MATH 2425
MATH 2326: CALCULUS III 3 Prereq: MATH 2425
BE 3415: FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING 4 Prereq: BE 1105; BE 1325; BIOL 1441; CHEM 1442; MATH 2425
BE 3316: BIOSTATISTICS 3 Prereq: MATH 2425
COMS 2302: PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 3 Prereq: ENGL 1301 and 30 or more hours earned

Spring Semester

Degree Program Course Plan
Course Credit Note*
BE 2440: ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS WITH LAB 4 Prereq: MATH 2425; PHYS 1444
MATH 3319: DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS & LINEAR ALGEBRA 3 Prereq: MATH 2425
BE 3320: BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS 3 Prereq: MATH 2326; BE 2315; Coreq: PHYS 1444
U.S. History (part 1) 3 General Core Requirements
Government/Political Science 3 General Core Requirements

Third Year

Fall Semester

Degree Program Course Plan
Course Credit Note*
BE 4382: LABORATORY PRINCIPLES 3 Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3320 and BE 3380; PRO
BE 3380: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY IN BE 3 PRO
BE 3317: LINEAR SYSTEMS IN BIOENGINEERING 3 PRO
BE technical elective 3 PRO
U.S. History (part 2) 3 General Core Requirements

Spring Semester

Degree Program Course Plan
Course Credit Note*
BE 3301: CELL PHYSIOLOGY FOR BIOENGINEERS 3 PRO
BE 3280: INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS & QUALITY STANDARDS 2 PRO
BE 3344: BIOINSTRUMENTATION 3 Prereq: BE 2440, CSE 2440, or EE 2440; PRO
BE technical elective 3 PRO
Government/Political Science 3 General Core Requirements

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Degree Program Course Plan
Course Credit Note*
BE 3352: DIGITAL PROCESSING OF BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS 3 Prereq: BE 3317 (or equivalent course); or consent of advisor; PRO
BE 4337: TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 3 PRO
BE 4350: SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT I 3 Prereq: BE 3317; BE 3380; BE 4382; consent of advisor; PRO
PHIL 1304: CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS 3
BE technical elective 3 PRO

Spring Semester

Degree Program Course Plan
Course Credit Note*
BE 4331: BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOCOMPATIBILITY 3 PRO
BE 4355: SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT II 3 Prereq: BE 4350; PRO
BE technical elective 3 PRO
Creative Arts 3 General Core Requirements
Social & Behavioral Science 3 General Core Requirements

Grade Requirements for BE Course Prerequisites

Biomedical Engineering majors (BE-Intended or BE) may not attempt a BE course until they have earned a grade of C or better in the prerequisite course(s).

Repeating Courses

Biomedical Engineering majors (BE-Intended or BE) may not attempt any course more than three times and apply that course toward a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Enrollment in a course for a period of time sufficient for assignment of a grade, including a grade of W, is considered an attempt.

Notes Legend

  • PRO - Professional Program classes require admission to the professional program.
  • *See Catalog for all Prerequisite and Corequisite options