Minor in Biomedical Engineering (BME)

Biomedical engineers apply engineering principles combined with physical and biological sciences to design and create a range of equipment, devices, computer systems, and software. Key areas include:

The BME minor program is designed to broaden the educational and career opportunities for SSU students and better serve the community and industry needs of the region. This added credential will enhance job prospects for students aiming for careers in this growing field. As of 2021, there were 17,900 biomedical engineering positions nationwide, with a projected 10% growth over the next decade, significantly higher than the 5% growth for all engineering fields.

Declaring the Minor: Students can declare the BME minor by completing the major/minor form at the Registrar’s Office.

Minor on Transcripts: Upon completion, the minor will be recorded on students' transcripts.

Double Counting: Where permitted by the major, courses taken as part of the minor may count towards fulfilling major requirements. This means that courses from the BME minor may be double-counted towards a major if allowed. This can reduce the number of units required to complete the minor for certain majors, such as EE and KIN.

EE Majors Minoring in BME (Total of 16 Units):

Electrical Engineering majors can complete the BME minor with only 16 additional units, as several courses overlap and can be double-counted toward both the major and the minor. The additional courses required include one support course (CHEM 110 or CHEM 115A), three minor core courses (BIOL 220, BIOL 224, and KIN 311), and one elective (KIN 350 or KIN 360).

The following courses are double-counted for both the BME minor and the EE major: EE 110, MATH 161, MATH 211, PHYS 114, PHYS 214, CS 115, BIOL 115 or BIOL 110, EE 220/221, EE 230/231, and EE 473 or EE 498.

Please consult with your major advisor to confirm the degree plan.

KIN Majors Minoring in EE (Total of 24 Units):

Kinesiology majors can complete the Biomedical Engineering (BME) minor with only 24 additional units, as several courses overlap and can be double-counted toward both the major and the minor. The additional courses required include four support courses (EE 110, MATH 161, MATH 211, and CS 115), two minor core courses (EE 220/22 and EE 230/231), and one elective (EE 473 or EE 498).

The following courses are double-counted for both the BME minor and the KIN major: CHEM 110 or CHEM 115A, BIOL 115 or BIOL 110, PHYS 210A, PHYS 210B, BIOL 220, BIOL 224, KIN 311, and KIN 350 or KIN 360.

Please consult with your major advisor to confirm the degree plan.

All Other Majors (Up to 49 Units):

Please review the requirements below and consult with your major advisor.

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