Overview
The College of Engineering offers a dual-degree program that culminates with students receiving a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering concurrently. This program is available only to qualified students enrolled in the undergraduate program in Software Engineering at the University of Miami. This is a structured and integrated program totaling 151 credit hours. Students may pursue this program from either of the undergraduate concentrations available for Software Engineering Majors.
Note the following:
- At least 30 credit hours must be at the graduate (600 or 700) level.
- Interested SE Juniors with a cumulative GPA above 3.0 may declare their intent to participate by submitting an official application to the Graduate School for admission into the M.S.B.M.E. portion of the program.
- A student wishing to drop out of the five-year program without the M.S.B.M.E. degree could receive the B.S.S.E. degree after completing all its requirements, including the senior design project.
- To qualify for the M.S.B.M.E. degree, students must meet all the pertinent Graduate School requirements, including a minimum of 3.0 GPA in the 30 credit hours applied towards the M.S.B.M.E. degree.
- The student is awarded both the B.S.S.E. and the M.S.B.M.E. degrees after the requirements for both degrees are satisfied.
- Up to 6 credit hours of technical electives earned during the fourth year can be counted toward the 30 credit hours required for the M.S. degree. If their schedule allows, students may be able to complete an additional 6 credits of graduate classes during their fourth year.
- Students must be registered for a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester in their fourth year.
- Students can register for a maximum of 6 graduate credit hours in each semester of their fourth year.
Admission Requirements
The dual B.S. SE/M.S. BME program is available only to qualified undergraduate students enrolled in the software engineering program of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students must have undergraduate student status and a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.0 at the time of application.
Qualified students are strongly advised to apply to the dual degree program as early as possible in their junior year to facilitate academic advising and course selection in the second semester of their junior year. Students opting for an M.S. degree in a discipline different from their B.S. degree may need to take some prerequisite coursework. Before submitting an application, students should discuss the program and possibility of entering with an academic adviser.
This program is intended for exceptional students to acquire both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree simultaneously, in five years rather than the 4 plus 2 years (approximately) it normally requires.
Curriculum Requirements: B.S. in Software Engineering / M.S. Biomedical Engineering
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| B.S. IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS (121 CREDIT HOURS) | ||
| Engineering Courses | ||
| EGN 110 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering | 3 |
| or EGN 114 | Global Challenges Addressed by Engineering and Technology | |
| EGN 123 | Computing and Digital Solutions for the future | 3 |
| ECE 118 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| ECE 211 | Logic Design | 3 |
| ECE 212 | Processors: Hardware, Software, and Interfacing | 3 |
| ECE 218 | Data Structures | 3 |
| ECE 315 | Digital Design Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 318 | Algorithms | 3 |
| ECE 322 | Systems Programming | 3 |
| ECE 368 | Internet Computing I | 3 |
| ECE 376 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| ECE 412 | Software Engineering and Architecture | 3 |
| ECE 413 | Software Design and Verification | 3 |
| ECE 421 | Computer Operating Systems | 3 |
| ECE 467 | Database Design and Management | 3 |
| ECE 470 | Network Client-Server Programming | 3 |
| ECE 481 | Senior Project I | 1 |
| ECE 482 | Senior Project II | 2 |
| Software Engineering Technical Electives and/or Concentrations | 18 | |
SE Technical Electives | ||
300 Level and above ECE or CSC courses with approval of Academic Advisor. Two electives may also be taken from CIM412, CIM413, CIM422, CIM443, CIM453. | ||
Artificial Intelligence Concentration (9 credits) | ||
| Principles of Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Machine Learning | ||
| Neural Networks | ||
Cybersecurity Concentration (9 credits) | ||
| Communication Networks | ||
| Internet and Intranet Security | ||
| Mobile Computing | ||
| Math and Science Courses | ||
| ECE 310 | Introduction to Engineering Probability | 3 |
| MTH 151 | Calculus I for Engineers | 5 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 210 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 309 | Discrete Mathematics I | 3 |
| Basic Science (/Lab) | 12 | |
Basic Science (/Lab) Electives are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor from courses in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geological Science, Marine Science, or Physics. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills: | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | 3 |
| Quantitative Skills: | ||
| Calculus I for Engineers (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| Areas of Knowledge: | ||
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 9 | |
| People and Society Cognate | 9 | |
| STEM Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| M.S. IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS (30 CREDIT HOURS) | ||
| BME 612 | Regulatory Control of Biomedical Devices | 3 |
| BME 707 | Master’s Project I | 1 |
| BME 708 | Master’s Project II | 2 |
| At least 2 of the following 3: | 6 | |
| Biochemistry and Cellular Physiology for Engineers | ||
| Human Physiology for Engineers | ||
| Neurophysiology for Engineers | ||
| Graduate Electives | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 151 | |
Suggested Plan of Study: B.S. in Software Engineering / M.S. Biomedical Engineering
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| EGN 110 or 114 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering or Global Challenges Addressed by Engineering and Technology | 3 |
| ECE 118 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| MTH 151 | Calculus I for Engineers | 5 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| EGN 123 | Computing and Digital Solutions for the future | 3 |
| ECE 218 | Data Structures | 3 |
| WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | 3 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECE 211 | Logic Design | 3 |
| ECE 318 | Algorithms | 3 |
| MTH 210 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Basic Science (/Lab) | 4 | |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECE 212 | Processors: Hardware, Software, and Interfacing | 3 |
| ECE 315 | Digital Design Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 310 | Introduction to Engineering Probability | 3 |
| ECE 368 | Internet Computing I | 3 |
| MTH 309 | Discrete Mathematics I | 3 |
| People and Society Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECE 322 | Systems Programming | 3 |
| ECE 376 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| ECE 412 | Software Engineering and Architecture | 3 |
| Basic Science (/Lab) | 4 | |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECE 413 | Software Design and Verification | 3 |
| ECE 421 | Computer Operating Systems | 3 |
| ECE 467 | Database Design and Management | 3 |
| Basic Science (/Lab) | 4 | |
| People and Society Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECE 481 | Senior Project I | 1 |
| SE Elective 2 | 3 | |
| SE Elective 2 | 3 | |
| SE Elective 2 | 3 | |
| SE Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| Graduate Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECE 482 | Senior Project II | 2 |
| ECE 470 | Network Client-Server Programming | 3 |
| People and Society Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| SE Elective 2 | 3 | |
| SE Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Graduate Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BME 707 | Master’s Project I | 1 |
| BME 612 | Regulatory Control of Biomedical Devices | 3 |
| BME 602 | Human Physiology for Engineers | 3 |
| Graduate Elective | 3 | |
| Graduate Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| BME 708 | Master’s Project II | 2 |
| BME 603 | Neurophysiology for Engineers | 3 |
| Graduate Elective | 3 | |
| Graduate Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 11 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 151 | |
- 1
Humanities and Arts (HA) Cognates and the People and Society (PS) Cognates can be selected from the appropriate University List.
- 2
See the department electives page for a detailed list of available options.
- 3
Graduate courses should be selected with the assistance of the Graduate Program Coordinator in Biomedical Engineering
