University Of North Texas
1155 Union Cir, Denton, TX 76205, United States

As one of the nation's largest universities, we offer 114 bachelor’s degrees, 87 master’s degrees and 39 doctoral degrees. By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening our collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world. Mission and plans UNT's Mission At the University of North Texas, our caring and creative community empowers our students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. UNT's Purpose Our students will be the innovative leaders of tomorrow. UNT's Vision We will become globally known for collaborative and imaginative educational innovation and scholarly activity?that transforms our students and benefits the world around us.

UNT's bachelor of science in Biomedical Engineering prepares you for engineering careers that solve societal problems, advance technology and improve the quality of life for people everywhere.

Biomedical engineers often:

  • Conduct research.
  • Design systems and products.
  • Evaluate the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
  • Install, adjust, maintain, repair or provide technical support for biomedical equipment.
  • Train clinicians and other personnel on the proper use of equipment.
  • Work with life scientists, chemists and medical scientists to research the applications of engineering to biological systems of humans and animals.

This interdisciplinary degree program gives you the flexibility to explore various facets of engineering, the life sciences and medicine. You can concentrate your studies on:

  • Biocomputing
  • Biomaterials
  • Biomechanics
  • Biomedical instrumentation
  • Biotechnology (pre-medical track)
  • Business

In addition to your concentration area, you will have the option to obtain a minor in Math with an option to get a second minor in an engineering discipline or Computer Science, Biology or Business. The second minor is determined through a careful selection of electives based on your chosen track. It can be completed within the minimum number of credit hours required to earn your degree and will allow you to become a well-rounded engineer.

https://www.unt.edu/academics/programs/biomedical-engineering-degree.html

Freshman Admission Requirements 

The priority application date to be eligible for scholarships is March 1. Applications will continue to be reviewed after the priority date.

Guaranteed Admissions Requirements

Texas Top 10%

Students who rank in the top 10% of their high school graduating class are eligible for automatic admission to any public university in Texas. Eligible students must complete the university's application process to take advantage of automatic admission. 

Eagle Advantage

Juniors in participating school districts who rank in the top 20% of their class will earn guaranteed admission to UNT under the Eagle Advantage program. To be accepted into the Eagle Advantage program, qualified students need to apply to UNT and submit SAT or ACT scores.

Eagle Advantage Program 

Unweighted GPA (3.0+)

Students with a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher are guaranteed admission to UNT. Students' GPAs will be standardized on a 4.0 GPA scale once transcripts are submitted.

Test Score Optional 

UNT is test-score-optional, however, submitting test scores can help determine admission decisions, testing exemptions and scholarship opportunities.

If you have taken the SAT or ACT, please have your scores sent to UNT electronically through the testing service.

 
Requirements with Test Scores
Class Rank SAT Score ACT Score
Top 10% No Minimum No Minimum
Top 25% 1030 20
Top 50% 1130 23
Top 75% 1250 26

International Applicants

International applicants must meet the criteria for freshman admission and additional steps, such as satisfying the English requirements. Be sure to review the additional requirements for international applicants.

English LAnguage Requirements

Applicants with a GED

An applicant's GED certificate of completion must reflect a minimum score of 165 on each of the four exams. Applicants with scores from 145-164 will be individually reviewed and required to submit additional documents, such as an essay and letters of recommendation.

Applicants who have completed 1-14 hours of college course work must meet a minimum college GPA requirement of 2.5 on a 4-point scale. 

Applicants with a GED

Early Admission

On an individual basis, UNT may admit high school students to the freshman class after completion of the junior year of high school. To be considered, students must:

  1. be ranked in the top quarter of their class;
  2. have a strong B average;
  3. have completed 3 units each of solid English, mathematics, social science and natural science;
  4. present minimum combined SAT (combined critical reading/verbal + math) score of 1180 or ACT composite of 26;
  5. submit letters from high school counselor or principal recommending early admission;
  6. submit a letter from parents or guardians stating they approve of early admission; and
  7. arrange an interview in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Under this program, high school seniors may be enrolled concurrently at UNT through coordination with the UNT Director of Admissions and the high school.

https://www.unt.edu/admissions/freshman/admission-requirements.html

Apply by the priority dates to be considered for the UNT Excellence Scholarship Award. Applications received after these priority dates will still be considered. 

 
Start term Priority date Application deadline International application deadline
Fall March 1 N/A July 15
Summer: 3-week session April 15 May 1  April 15
Spring December 1 N/A November 15

https://www.unt.edu/admissions/freshman/deadlines-fees.html