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B.S. in Bioengineering

The Bioengineering curriculum is designed to emphasize strong fundamentals in both engineering and biology, to include experiential learning in the engineering practices, and to align with specific careers in bioengineering sub-fields. In the first two years, students take engineering foundation courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and math. In the third and fourth years, the focus shifts to the areas of career-specific areas, including biotechnology, biomechanics, biomaterials, and biomedical instrumentation. Capstone I and II is a two-semester fall/spring sequence taken in the fourth year that provides an immersion experience in entrepreneurialism, innovation, and the engineering practice.

Prospective StudentsCurrent students
CEE degree programs emphasize research
Students are expected to maintain timely progress towards degree completion and satisfactory academic performance as defined by the A. James Clark School of Engineering and the department.  For more information on academic progress, including the 45-credit review, please see  https://eng.umd.edu/advising/academic-policies.
 
The undergraduate program is designed to be completed in four years.  The sample plan below is an important guide for students, as good planning is important for timely graduation with a degree in a rigorous engineering program. It should be noted that students entering the program with AP credits may benefit from added flexibility. A separate sample plan for those following the pre-health track is also available.
 
Questions about the undergraduate program in bioengineering may be sent to bioe-undergrad@umd.edu.
 
 
 

Sample Bioengineering Academic Plan

The plan below reflects updates made to the curriculum starting Fall 2024, and should be followed by first-semester freshmen entering BIOE in Fall 2024 or later and students transferring into BIOE in Fall 2026 or later. Students who entered BIOE before these dates should refer to the Clark School's graduation plans page.

For returning Bioengineering students, more information and frequently asked questions regarding the curriculum update can be found on the BIOE Advising ELMS page. At this time, 2024 first semester freshmen students should refer to their email for an FAQ.

Freshman Year
Course
 
Cr
ENES100 Intro to Engineering Design
3
MATH140 Calculus I
4
CHEM135 Chemistry for Engineers
3
CHEM136 Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory
1
BIOE120 Biology for Engineers
3
BIOE121 Biology for Engineers Laboratory
1
BIOE241 Biocomputational Methods
3
MATH141 Calculus II
4
PHYS161 General Physics I
3
ENGL101 (FSAW) Intro to Writing
3
  General Education Requirement I
3
 
Year 1 Total:
31

Sophomore Year
Course
 
Cr
CHEM231 Organic Chemistry I
3
CHEM232 Organic Chemistry I, Laboratory
1
MATH241 Calculus III
4
MATH243 Intro to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
4
PHYS260 General Physics II
3
PHYS261 General Physics II, Laboratory
1
ENES200 Technology and Consequences: Engineering, Ethics and Humanity
3
BIOE221 Academic & Career Planning
1
BIOE232 Thermodynamics
3
ENES102 Mechanics I
3
BSCI2xx Biological Science Elective I
4
BIOE246 Differential Equations for Bioengineering
3
 
Year 2 Total:
33

Junior Year
Course
 
Cr
BIOE331 Biofluids
3
BIOE372 Biostatistics
3
BSCI330 Cell Biology and Physiology
4
BIOE Foundational I
3
BIOE Elective I
3
BIOE457 Biomedical Electronics & Instrumentation
4
BIOE340 Physiological Systems and Laboratory
4
BIOE Foundational II
3
BIOE Elective II
3
  General Education Requirement II
3
Year 3 Total:
33

Senior Year
Course
 
Cr
BIOE485 Capstone I
3
BIOE Elective III
3
  Breadth Elective
3
  General Education Requirement III
3
  General Education Requirement IV
3
ENGL39x (FSPW) Professional Writing
3
BIOE486 Capstone II
3
BIOE Elective IV
3
  Biological Science Elective II
3
  General Education Requirement V
3
  General Education Requirement VI
3
Year 4 Total:
33
TOTAL CREDITS:
130
 
 

Summary of Electives
Technical Electives
  
BIOE Foundational I
3
BIOE Foundational II
3
BIOE Elective I
3
BIOE Elective II
3
BIOE Elective III
3
BIOE Elective IV
3
Biological Science Elective I
3
Biological Science Elective II
3
Breadth Elective
3
 
General Education Requirements
  

 


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