B.S. in Biomedical Engineering

The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only.  The Undergraduate Record and Graduate Record represent the official repository for academic program requirements. These publications may be found here.

All students must complete the unified set of general requirements for all engineering majors. These courses are often completed during the first two years in SEAS, with the exception of STS 4500 and 4600, which are taken during the fall and spring of the fourth year, respectively.

BME Student Guide

The BME Student Guide is the main advising tool for BME students and advisors. Here you will find curriculum maps, information about electives, and forms for making substitutions.

Courses

View the list of undergraduate courses in biomedical engineering.

See Courses

Electives

Find approved elective courses.

See Electives

BME Academic Pathways

Learn more about how to gain depth in a particular area of BME.

See BME Academic Pathways

Curriculum Maps

Forms

NOTE: For the BME 4995 (Research-for-credit) form, you must have your project proposal and expectations completed and available to upload as one document. Once you have this, click the Research-for-Credit form link below to list your advisors, upload your document, and begin the signing process. Once you sign and submit, DocuSign will automatically send it to everyone on the signature list.

Licensure Disclosure

  • As a member of the State Authorizations Reciprocity Agreement, the University of Virginia (UVA) is authorized to provide curriculum in a distance learning environment to students located in all states in the United States except for California. (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6)& 34 CFR 668.72(n)).
  • Upon completion of an engineering degree program which prepares graduates for licensure or certification, graduates may be eligible for initial professional licensure in another U.S. state by applying to the licensing board or agency in that state. Please visit the University’s state authorization web pages to make an informed decision regarding which states’ educational requirements for initial licensure are met by this program. (668.43(a)(5) (v)(A) - (C))
  • Enrolled students who change their current (or mailing) address to a state other than Virginia should update this information immediately in the Student Information System as it may impact their ability to complete internship, practicum, or clinical hours, use Title IV funds, or meet licensure or certification requirements in the new state. (34 CFR 668.402).