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Biomedical Engineering (UT Dallas/RLC)

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Program Available at:

  • Richland

Transferrable to:

  • University of Texas Dallas (UTD)

Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Engineering webpage and your success coach at your campus.

The Biomedical Engineering pathway prepares you to enter a bachelor's degree program in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas). You may need to complete additional courses, beyond those listed in this pathway, to be accepted into the Biomedical Engineering program at UT Dallas. Speak with your success coach for more information and a list of additional courses.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Biomedical Engineering. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.S. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to Biomedical Engineering at UT Dallas. Students who transfer to UT Dallas will not be core complete if he/she completes this degree. This degree does not include all core course requirements. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. See catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on UT Dallas to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you transfer to UT Dallas.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS

The following are prerequisite courses for MATH 2413.

MATH 1314

MATH 1316

MATH 2412

Total Hours: 10

CONSIDER COMPLETING BEFORE TRANSFER

MATH 2420

ENGR 2301

PHYS 2426

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I This is a Core course.

MATH 2413 – Calculus I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. Prerequisites of MATH 1314, MATH 1316, and MATH 2412, prior to enrolling in the course.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
  2. Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a Biomedical Engineering degree.

Total Hours: 14

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course.

CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I This is a Core course. Prerequisite of MATH 1314, or equivalent academic preparation, prior to enrolling in the course.

ENGR 1201 – Introduction to Engineering

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
  2. Inquire about the process of transferring to UT Dallas.

Total Hours: 12

SEMESTER 3

ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics This is a Core course.

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Begin applying to UT Dallas.

Total Hours: 6

SEMESTER 4

ENGR 2304 – Programming for Engineers

CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II This is a Core course.

PHYS 2425 – University Physics I This is a Core course.

MATH 2414 – Calculus II

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships at UT Dallas. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2022, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2023)
  2. Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.

Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 5

ENGR 2300 – Applied Linear Algebra

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

MATH 2415 – Calculus III

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, and CULTURE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS

  1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Science degree.
  2. Sign up for commencement.
  3. Request final transcripts to be sent to UT Dallas.
  4. Join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 13

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS​

Updated August 6, 2025