Students pursuing Magna Cum Laude or Summa Cum Laude distinction in Biomedical Engineering should follow the steps below.
Step 1: Review the Engineering Honors GPA requirements
| Cum Laude | Magna Cum Laude | Summa Cum Laude |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits. | 3.5 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits. Completion of an approved research project or creative work. | 3.8 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits. Completion of an approved research project or creative work. |
Step 2: Review the BME Honors Thesis Guidelines
Please email undergrad@bme.ufl.edu for the BME Honors Thesis Guidelines.
This document outlines departmental deadlines, formatting recommendations, and tips for preparing and defending your research.
Step 3: Appoint a Supervisory Committee
Please email undergrad@bme.ufl.edu for the Appointment of Supervisory Committee Form and send to the BME Undergraduate Advising Team at undergrad@bme.ufl.edu no later than the second Friday of classes.
Your committee must include:
- Three total members
- Two BME faculty members
- One external member, who may be an affiliate BME faculty member from another department but not a primary BME faculty member.
Step 4: Complete and Defend Your Thesis
Finish your honors thesis and schedule a final oral examination with your committee.
Please email undergrad@bme.ufl.edu for the Final Oral Examination Form and stop by the BME Academic Office (BMS JG-54) at least one week before classes end.
Step 5: Submit Your Thesis
Send an electronic copy of your thesis to undergrad@bme.ufl.edu by the last day of class.