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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Biomedical Engineering B.S.B.E.
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 Return to: College of Engineering
Total Degree Hours: 126
Plans of Study
Mission Statement
The mission of the USF Department of Medical Engineering is to advance excellence in biomedical engineering education through a joint venture between the Morsani College of Medicine and the College of Engineering by conducting innovative translational research, developing impactful cutting-edge technologies, and preparing highly talented students for success as multidisciplinary global leaders across the fields of engineering, healthcare, and biomedical sciences.
Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes
The graduates from the Department of Medical Engineering undergraduate biomedical engineering major are expected to achieve the following educational objectives:
- To develop into successful, ethical biomedical engineers, healthcare professionals, or other related practitioners guided by an interdisciplinary curriculum, extracurricular activities and targeted internship experience.
- To continue to pursue and expand their technical and professional knowledge and skills through academic and industrial training and lifelong learning.
- To contribute to the local, national and global communities using experiences and skills acquired through their biomedical engineering education at the University of South Florida (USF).
ABET Student Learning Outcomes
The graduates of the B.S. degree program in Biomedical Engineering at USF will demonstrate that they have:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Furthermore, the structure of the curriculum provide both breadth and depth across the range of engineering and science topics consistent with the program educational objectives and student outcomes. The curriculum prepares graduates with experience in:
(a) Applying principles of engineering, biology, human physiology, chemistry, calculus-based physics, mathematics (through differential equations) and statistics;
(b) Solving bio/biomedical engineering problems, including those associated with the interaction between living and non-living systems;
(c) Analyzing, modeling, designing, and realizing bio/biomedical engineering devices, systems, components, or processes; and
(d) Making measurements on and interpreting data from living systems.
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Specialized Admissions - Biomedical Engineering B.S.B.E.
This major has additional admissions requirements as listed in this section.
The Biomedical Engineering major is a specialized admissions program due to the following reasons: 1) limited space, equipment and other instructional facilities, including required laboratories; and 2) the program is of such a nature that in order to demonstrate potential for success in the program, applicants must attain a grade point average as noted below.
First-Year Students:
Incoming first-year students who are interested in the Biomedical Engineering Major program should meet the following criteria to ensure success in this rigorous specialized admissions program:
- Recommended minimum SAT Math 710 or ACT Math 30
- Recommended minimum High School Weighted GPA of 4.0 (as determined by USF Undergraduate Admissions)
- Ideally, students will have completed advanced high school courses in Chemistry, Physics, Calculus and Biology.
Sophomores:
Current USF students must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission to the upper-division program.
- Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA for the prerequisite courses, as listed below (best attempt);*
- Minimum grade of C in each prerequisite course listed below;
- No more than two attempts allowed for the prerequisite courses listed below (withdrawals included);
- Completion of the first three semesters of the BME plan of study by the end of the third semester after matriculation to the University with a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA for those semesters;
- Completed BME departmental online application.
*Only the best attempt in each prerequisite course as listed below, is considered for admission into the BME program.
Students apply for admission to the upper-division BME major once all prerequisite courses are complete, which would typically happen in the spring semester of the sophomore year.
Continuation Requirement:
In addition to the requirements above, in order for students to be allowed to continue into the upper-division BME major beginning in the fall semester of the junior year, they must also earn a 3.2 or higher Engineering GPA (includes all College of Engineering courses) by the end of the fourth semester of the BME plan of study.
Transfers:
Transfer students must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission into the BME program.
- Completed BME departmental online application:
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative (overall) GPA;
- Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA in the prerequisite courses listed below;
- Minimum grade of C in each prerequisite course listed below;
- No more than two attempts allowed for the prerequisite courses listed below (withdrawals included).
Applicants who do not meet the minimum admission requirements as stated above will not be eligible for admission into the BME program.
Transfer applications are referred to the department only after the USF Office of Admissions (including official transcripts) considers them complete. Applications are reviewed periodically and not on a rolling basis. The date of review may vary depending on the number of applications received.
Transfer applicants coming from out-of-state or private Florida institutions will be considered on a space available basis only.
PREREQUISITE COURSES FOR ADMISSION TO THE UPPER-DIVISION MAJOR
University Admissions - College of Engineering
Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:
For Admission information specific to the College of Engineering, see the information at College of Engineering .
Departmental Policies
In addition to the college’s graduation requirements, the department has the following policies: - Mandatory academic advising of students for each term.
- Exit interviews as a graduation requirement.
State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Biomedical Engineering B.S.B.E.
Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper-division of a particular baccalaureate degree program.
Transfer students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower-level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Successful completion of common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program.
Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.
Students qualify for direct entry to their intended department if they have completed the following courses at a Florida College System institution or University in the Florida State University System (SUS) and meet all other admissions requirements of the University and College.
The following are transferable courses from the Florida College System Institution that will be accepted in the Math/Science/Engineering areas:
Mathematics:
- (MAC X311 and MAC X312 and MAC X313) OR (MAC X281 and MAC X282 and MAC X283) - 4 credit hours
- MAP X302 OR MAP X305 OR ECH X301 - 3 credit hours
- STA X037 OR STA X023 - 3 credit hours
Natural Sciences:
- CHM X045C OR (CHM X045 and CHM X045L) OR (CHM X095 and CHM X095L) OR CHS X440C OR (CHM X440 and CHM X440L) - 4 credit hours
- PHY X048C OR [PHY X048 and (PHY X048L OR PHY X064L)] - 5 credit hours
- PHY X049C OR [PHY X049 and (PHY X049L OR PHY X064L)] - 5 credit hours
- (CHM X046 and CHM X046L) OR (CHM X096 and CHM X096L) OR CHM X046C - 4 credit hours
- BSC X010C OR [BSC X010 and (BSC X010L OR BSC X044L)] - 4 credit hours
- CHM X210C OR (CHM X217 and CHM X210L) OR (CHM X210 and CHM X210L)- 4 credit hours
Required Courses: (111 credit hours)
Major Core Courses: 37 courses; 98 credit hours
Math and Science: 16 courses; 40 credit hours
Basic Engineering: 8 courses; 21 credit hours
Specialization: 12 courses; 34 credit hours
Technical Writing: 1 course; 3 credit hours
Major Electives: 5 courses; 13 credit hours
In addition to the core curriculum, students are required to complete 6 credits of STEM electives, 6 credits of BME electives, and 1 professional elective. Students may select elective courses from the lists below or petition the Medical Engineering department, prior to registration, for approval of any non-listed courses.
STEM Elective Options
- Any Engineering course at 3xxx or 4xxx level.
- Any BSC or CHM or MCB or PCB or PHY or Math courses in 3xxx or 4xxx level for Science major.
Professional Elective Options
Additional Information - Biomedical Engineering B.S.B.E.
GPA Requirements
Students must have and maintain a minimum 2.0 semester GPA , 2.0 Math and Science GPA, 2.0 Engineering GPA, 2.0 Specialization GPA, 2.0 USF GPA, and 2.0 overall GPA. Grading Requirements
A total of one D grade is allowed in all BSBE required courses. Upon receiving a D, a grade petition form must be submitted to progress in the BME major. If another D is received, the student must repeat the petitioned course. The student will not be required able to take additional BME courses until the second D is successfully completed with a passing grade.
Unless otherwise stated, the minimum acceptable grade in BSBE required math, science, engineering and specialization courses is a C or higher (C- is insufficient).
Residency Requirements
Transfer students must complete a minimum number of approved specialization courses in the major at USF. The minimum number of USF specialization credit hours required is established by the respective academic department. In no case will this be less than 18 hours. Basic Engineering courses are not considered specialization courses. The University residency requirement must also be met.
A dual degree student must meet the requirements of each major and have a minimum of 18 approved specialization hours taken in the degree granting department beyond those specialization hours required for the first degree.
Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathways
Students majoring in Biomedical Engineering have the option to pursue one of the following Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathways: - B.S.B.E. Biomedical Engineering/M.S.B.E. Biomedical Engineering
For more information, see the Graduate Catalog. Research Opportunities - College of Engineering
Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 - Advanced Undergraduate Research Experience course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research (HIPUR) is able to assist with further inquiries.
Advising Information - Biomedical Engineering B.S.B.E.
All incoming freshman and transfer students must meet with the Medical Engineering Department undergraduate advisor.
Medical Engineering Department
Office: Interdisciplinary Science Building (ISA) 7031
Phone: (813) 974-9379
Email: eng-bme@usf.edu
Website: https://www.usf.edu/engineering/bme/
Plans of Study - Biomedical Engineering B.S.B.E.
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