Full course requirements, admissions information, course descriptions, and a suggested four-year plan of study for the BME major can be found in the UAB Undergraduate Catalog.
The bachelor’s degree program is accredited by ABET, the Engineering Accreditation Commission, and is the only accredited BME undergraduate program in Alabama. Learn more about our education objectives and student outcomes.
Program Overview
When you major in Biomedical Engineering you will take engineering core courses, mathematics, calculus-based physics, biology, chemistry, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, biomedical engineering core courses, and electives. You may choose your elective courses to concentrate in a particular area of biomedical engineering, for example, tissue engineering. Your studies will culminate in a capstone design experience — you'll be a member of an interdisciplinary team solving real-world engineering problems.
Admission to the BME Program
You must meet minimum ACT/SAT scores and high-school GPA requirements to be admitted directly into the program. These minimums are listed in the UAB Undergraduate Catalog.