BS Biomedical Engineering at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (BS BME) prepares students for bioengineering careers requiring research, development, and teaching skills in a variety career paths, including industry-bound and academics, medical profession-bound. Employment opportunities include medical device, pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, research facilities of educational, medical institutions, as well as government regulatory agencies. Graduates may also pursue continuing education in the medical, dental field or advanced graduate programs in bioengineering.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Biomedical Engineering | Duration: 127 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 127 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Student Success; Medical Applications Of Engineering; Introduction To Bioengineering; Introductory Computational Tools For Bioengineers; Electronic Devices And Circuits With Lab; Biostatistics.

Career pathways

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college admission applies to this major unless stated: Requirements for admission as a Biomedical Engineering major are governed by the requirements stated under the College of Engineering section of this catalog . Biomedical Engineering majors are only allowed to enroll in pre-professional courses until they meet the requirements for the professional program as outlined below. They must register only for courses approved by their faculty advisor and obtain their advisor's authorization for add/drops. Students entering directly from high school and those with less than 24 hours of transferrable credit are advised initially in the University College. Students are transitioned to advising in the College of Engineering as they progress successfully in their degree programs. Biomedical Engineering majors are required to be advised by an assigned advisor during the period set aside each semester by the College of Engineering for this purpose. Students are responsible for meeting with their advisors during the advising period.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Application priority dates for first-year students: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1.

Transfer students: priority dates are Fall March 1, Spring October 15, Summer April 1.

First-year application priority dates: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Applications are accepted after the priority date. Apply through the Common Application or ApplyTexas. SAT/ACT scores are optional but encouraged. The College of Architecture, Planning & Public Affairs has its own priority dates and deadlines.

Transfer application priority dates: Fall March 1, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Apply through ApplyUTA or ApplyTexas. Minimum transfer GPA is 2.25. Scholarship deadlines: Fall March 1, Spring November 1.

International first-year application priority dates: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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