The Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate program in Biomedical Engineering allows highly qualified undergraduate majors in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master's degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Participation will enable completion of the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in five instead of six years for students enrolled in full-time course work.
The BSME or BSAE is awarded after completing all university requirements, including 128 total credit hours and 71 credit hours of engineering courses. The MSBME is awarded upon completion of the master's program. Courses designated in General Education Program and Common Program Prerequisites are usually completed in the first 60 hours (see engineering major requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog).
Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Track Prerequisites
This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering only.
Degree Requirements
Undergraduate Requirements
0 Total Credits
- Please see the current edition of the Undergraduate Catalog for additional information about this program.
Required/Track Courses
21 Total Credits
- Complete 1 of the following
- Up to 12 credit hours of approved graduate level courses of grades "B" (3.0) or better may be counted toward the BS and MS degrees. Additional notes on the Accelerated Undergraduate and Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering are as follows: Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog. Students must earn at least a "B" (3.0) in each undergraduate and graduate engineering course for them to be counted toward the major. Qualified courses that may be selected for the Accelerated BS to MS are as follows based on track:
Biofluids Track- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- BME5216C - Mechanics of Biostructures I (3)
- BME5217C - Mechanics of Biostructures II (3)
- BME6500C - Bioinstrumentation (3)
- BME6935 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering (3)
- EML6211 - Continuum Mechanics (3)
- BME5267 - Biofluid Mechanics (3)
- BME6268C - Applied and Computational Biofluids (3)
- For the Biofluids Track, qualified courses that may be selected for the Accelerated BS to MS are: EML 6211 - Continuum Mechanics 3 Credit Hours BME 5216C - Mechanics of Biostructures I 3 Credit Hours BME 5217C - Mechanics of Biostructures II 3 Credit Hours BME 5267 - Biofluid Mechanics 3 Credit Hours BME 6268C - Applied and Computational Biofluids 3 Credit Hours Or a technical elective approved by the graduate program director
Biomechanics Track- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- BME5216C - Mechanics of Biostructures I (3)
- BME5217C - Mechanics of Biostructures II (3)
- BME6500C - Bioinstrumentation (3)
- BME6935 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering (3)
- EML6211 - Continuum Mechanics (3)
- BME6215 - Advanced Biomechanics (3)
- EML6067 - Finite Elements in Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering I (3)
- For the Biomechanics Track, qualified courses that may be selected for the Accelerated BS to MS are: EML 6211 - Continuum Mechanics 3 Credit Hours BME 5216C - Mechanics of Biostructures I 3 Credit Hours BME 5217C - Mechanics of Biostructures II 3 Credit Hours BME 6500C - Bioinstrumentation 3 Credit Hours BME 6215 - Advanced Biomechanics 3 Credit Hours Or a technical elective approved by the graduate program director
Representative Electives
3 Total Credits
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- BME5572 - Biomedical Nanotechnology (3)
- BSC5418 - Tissue Engineering (3)
- EEE5265 - Biomedical Effects and Applications of Electromagnetic Energy (3)
- EEL5272 - Biomedical Sensors (3)
- EEL5690 - Medical Robotics (3)
- EMA5060 - Polymer Science and Engineering (3)
- EMA5584 - Biomaterials (3)
- EMA5588 - Biocompatibility of Materials (3)
- EML5060 - Mathematical Methods in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (3)
- EML5066 - Computational Methods in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (3)
- EML5237 - Intermediate Mechanics of Materials (3)
- EML5291 - MEMS Materials (3)
- EML5546 - Engineering Design with Composite Materials (3)
Thesis/Nonthesis Option
6 Total Credits
- Complete 1 of the following
Thesis Option- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
- Students may not register for thesis credit hours until an advisory committee has been appointed and the committee has reviewed the student's program of study and the proposed thesis topic. The College of Engineering and Computer Science requires that all thesis defense announcements be approved by the student's adviser and posted on the college's website (www.cecs.ucf.edu) and on the Events Calendar at the College of Graduate Studies website at least two weeks before the defense date. Additionally, all students pursuing the thesis option must enroll in the following course: EML 5936 - Mechanical and Aerospace Seminar 0 Credit Hours Students must register for the seminar course a minimum of two times during their graduate career in the master's program (thesis option). The students must also complete the course with a satisfactory (S) grade in both attempts. If the student does not complete the course with a satisfactory grade, the student will be asked to repeat the course to meet program requirements.
Nonthesis Option- Earn at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective coursework as listed in Representative Elective section above
Grand Total Credits: 30
Application Requirements
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
The Accelerated BS to MS program in Biomedical Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering to begin taking graduate level courses that will count toward their master's degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline but was not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to either the Biofluids Track or Biomechanics Track. Additional information about this track may be located at: https://grad.cecs.ucf.edu/academic-programs/accelerated-bs-ms-program/.
In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
- The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
- Résumé.
- A written statement of experience and research, areas of interest, and future career goals.
Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.
Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies. Applicants should contact the MMAE graduate program director for more information.
Financial Information
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowship Information
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
