The Biomedical Engineering (BME) undergraduate program combines a rigorous foundation in engineering and science with opportunities for hands-on learning and innovation. Students gain the knowledge, problem-solving skills, and design experience needed to advance healthcare technologies and improve lives.
Curriculum at a Glance
🎓 Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
⏳ Duration: 4 years (full-time)
📘 Total Credits: 131–132 (depending on catalog year)
🔬 Core Focus Areas: Biomedical Design, Imaging, Physiology, Data Analysis, and Systems Modeling
Program Overview
The BME curriculum integrates coursework in math and science, life sciences, general engineering, and biomedical engineering. Students also complete technical electives that allow them to focus on specialized or emerging areas within the field.
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Tracking Requirements
The first two years include specific tracking requirements to ensure readiness for the upper-division BME major. Learn more »
Sample Plans of Study
- Suggested Plan of Study 2025-2026 (PDF)
- Freshman Plan of Study (Catalog Year 2021 & later) (PDF)
- Transfer Plan of Study (Catalog Year 2018 & later) (PDF)
Builds a strong foundation in analytical and quantitative reasoning, critical to engineering problem-solving.
- Calculus I–III, Differential Equations
- Statistics for Engineers
- Physics with Calculus I & II
- General Chemistry I & II
- Organic Chemistry I
- Biochemistry (medical school level)
Connects engineering concepts with biological systems through:
- BSC2010: Integrated Principles of Biology I and Lab
- PCB3713C: Cellular and Systems Physiology
Introduces fundamental principles and design thinking across major engineering disciplines.
Courses may include:
- Computer Programming and Lab
- Statics
- Circuits
- Materials Engineering or Biomedical Materials
Provides a solid understanding of key biomedical engineering areas such as:
- Biomedical Fundamentals
- Biosignals and Systems
- Quantitative Physiology
- Biomedical Instrumentation and Lab
- Biomedical Transport Phenomena
- Biomedical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
- Cellular Engineering Laboratory
- Medical Imaging
Requirements may vary by catalog year. Please confirm details in the UF Undergraduate Catalog.
Students gain hands-on experience solving real-world biomedical challenges through a three-course design sequence:
- Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- Junior Design (Prototype Development)
- Senior Capstone Design (Team Projects)
Projects often partner students with medical professionals, research faculty, or industry collaborators.
Electives allow students to deepen their knowledge in specific biomedical domains.
- Pre-2021 Catalog: 15 credits total (9 BME + 6 free electives)
- 2021 & Later: 12 credits total (9 BME + 3 free electives)
Students complete general education courses to enhance communication, critical thinking, and global awareness:
- Technical writing
- Humanities and social sciences
- Diversity and international studies