All degree programs within BME are accredited through the University of Florida’s accreditation by SACSCOC. For more information, please see https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/.
FAQ Category: Undergraduate FAQ
What information will be considered when making admission decisions for the BME Major?
The BME Undergraduate Program Committee will review applicants’ BME critical-tracking GPA and cumulative GPA as well as replies to short response questions within the online application. (See Admissions) for further details.)
How many students do you anticipate will be applying for the BME major for Fall 2019?
At this time, we expect to receive around 120-150 applications.
Will you be increasing the number of students you accept into the major?
Yes, the number of admitted students has gradually increased each year. We now admit up to 120 students for each cohort.
Do I have to declare pre-BME as a major in order to be eligible to apply?
No, you can select a different major in which you track. You will have to also to track in BME. We will have a pre-BME degree audit available in ONE.UF to help you with that.
I am a freshman and already have credit for MAC2311, MAC2313, MAC2313, PHY2048, BSC2010, and their labs. Can I apply to upper-division BME in my first semester?
No, we do not accept applications from freshmen to the upper-division BME major. Please consult with your advisor in 204 Weil Hall if you are a freshman and want to discuss applying to the upper-division BME major in your sophomore… Read More
Am I at a disadvantage if I have AP/IB/Dual Enrollment/Transient credit for critical tracking courses? Will they count against me when I apply to upper division BME?
You are not at a disadvantage if you have AP credit, IB, Dual Enrollment, or transient credit that occurred prior to your enrollment at the University of Florida. We consider this a sign of your ability to excel in high… Read More
What if I don’t get accepted into the BME major?
Current UF students who declare PRE-BME as their major will be advised by the BME department. BME advisors will work with these students to identify an alternate major of their interest. Students will be advised to track for their alternate… Read More
I didn’t pass one of my critical tracking classes and am retaking it. How does that affect my chances of being admitted to upper-division BME?
Retaking a critical tracking course may place you slightly behind in your course sequence, but will not markedly affect your critical tracking GPA. We only consider the best of the two grades on a retake of a critical tracking cours
If I am not admitted to the BME major does that mean I cannot pursue a career in Biomedical Engineering?
No. Because Biomedical Engineering is very multidisciplinary, there are many paths to a career in this field. Biomedical Engineering is the application of traditional engineering expertise to analyze and solve problems in biology and medicine. This means that you do… Read More