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
Download and carefully read the BME Honors Thesis Guidelines (PDF).
This document outlines departmental deadlines, formatting recommendations, and tips for preparing and defending your research.
Step 3: Appoint a Supervisory Committee
Submit the Appointment of Supervisory Committee Form (PDF) 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.
Submit the signed Final Oral Examination Form to 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.