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Mathematics and Basic Science Courses: Students must complete a minimum of 48 units of mathematics and basic sciences including:

Core Courses: Mathematics 2A-B, 2D, 2J, 3D, 2E, and Biological Sciences 7; Chemistry 1A-B-C and 1LB-LC; Physics 7A-B-D-E and 7LA-LB-LD; Biological Sciences 194S.

Elective Courses: Students select, with the approval of a faculty advisor, at least one additional basic science course needed to satisfy school and major requirements.

Engineering Topics Courses: Students must complete a minimum of 28 units of engineering design including:

Core Courses: ENGR15, EECS12, CEECS70A, BME1, BME50A-B, BME110A-B, BME111, BME120, BME121, BME130, BME140, BME150, BME160, BME170, BME180A-B.

Engineering Electives: Students select, with the approval of a faculty advisor a minimum of 8 units of engineering topics needed to satisfy school and major requirements.

(The nominal Biomedical Engineering program will require 195 units of courses to satisfy all university and major requirements. Because each student comes to UCI with a different level of preparation, the actual number of units will vary).

Optional Specialization in Biophotonics: Requires BME135, BME136, and either BME137 or EECS180. These courses also satisfy the Engineering Elective requirement.

Planning a Program of Study

The sample program of study chart shown is typical for the major in Biomedical Engineering. Students should keep in mind that this program is based upon a sequence of prerequisites, beginning with adequate preparation in high school mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Students who are not adequately prepared, or who wish to make changes in the sequence for other reasons, must have their program approved by their faculty advisor. Biomedical Engineering majors must consult at least once every year with the academic counselors in the Student Affairs Office and with their faculty advisors.

Congratulations to the 2007-2008 Latin Honor Recipients.