University Of Central Oklahoma
100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034, United States

The University of Central Oklahoma is a public university in Edmond, Oklahoma. It is the third largest university in Oklahoma, with almost 14,000 students and approximately 430 full-time and 400 adjunct faculty.

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Explore the intersection of engineering, biology and medicine with the University of Central Oklahoma’s Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering, and prepare for an in-demand career fueling technological and scientific advances. A rigorous curriculum lays down a strong mathematics- and science-based foundation and takes a multidisciplinary approach to engineering, focusing on areas essential for developing devices that improve health care delivery and patient quality of life. 

Along with theories, emphasis on hands-on experience through research, team projects and a capstone encourages you to think about engineering design in relation to biological principles to ultimately improve human health in the future.

Students enrolling in this ABET-accredited program select pathways based on electives for a career in industry, government or service, or a related graduate program OR to fulfill requirements for medical school. 

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Biomedical engineering propels the medical field forward in the present. Concepts help advance implantable devices and diagnostic equipment and are integral to conducting research. To achieve such results, biomedical engineering applies principles of mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering, as well as materials science, chemistry, biology and computer science, to analyze and devise solutions that benefit the human body. This broad-spectrum encompasses creating or improving medical devices, procedures and diagnostic systems, including research, testing or safety for:

  • Medical imaging systems;
  • Artificial organs;
  • Prosthetics;
  • Surgical robotics;
  • Pharmaceuticals; 
  • Sports medicine;
  • Sensors;
  • Computerized diagnostic systems; and,
  • Biomaterials.

Through a structure emphasizing applied learning and innovation before you’ve even entered the workforce, the bachelor’s in biomedical engineering:

  • Strives to thoroughly prepare all students for biomedical engineering careers in industrial, government or service fields, including to make an impact through research and development;
  • Trains all students to collaborate toward a shared goal and lead as part of a collective unit to assist with advancing the biomedical engineering field to benefit patients and improve their well-being;
  • Views math and scientific disciplines through an engineering lens, including identifying a problem, gathering and analyzing data and formulating a solution;
  • Emphasizes the importance of diverse teams, communicating ideas with a range of audiences and developing solutions that not only improve public health and safety but take into account global, cultural, social and environmental factors;
  • Stresses the importance of acquiring a strong ethical and professional mindset to make decisions and realize the broad social, environmental and economic effects of biomedical engineering; and,
  • Equips students to establish goals, plan projects and meet objectives through research, data analysis and engineering principles. 

https://www.uco.edu/programs/cms/program-biomedical-engineering-major 

International Freshmen 

A freshman is a student who has never studied at another college or university. Most freshmen enter UCO immediately after completing high school; however, freshmen can be any age as long as they have never attended another college or university.

Admission Requirements

Admission to UCO is based on the completion of a rigorous secondary school curriculum demonstrated by a recognized certificate of completion that would qualify you for entrance into a university in your country. There are two methods for freshman admissions:

Option 1: Admission Based on Grades From High School

For this option, the SAT or ACT is NOT required for admission.
This option is for students who have already graduated, or will soon graduate, from an accredited high school. The student must show a minimum GPA of 2.70 or its equivalent in high school.

Note: Students who are admitted through the high school grades or GPA and do not meet the SAT/ACT test requirement will be required to take the Computerized Placement Test (CPT) prior to enrollment into classes. 

Option 2: Admission Based on SAT or ACT Results

This option is best for students who want admission before completing high school or do not meet the admissions requirements in option one. If you have taken the SAT or ACT, you may apply during your final year of high school. To be considered for admission, you must obtain:

  • SAT: 1030 or higher combined critical reading and mathematics score
  • ACT: 20 or higher composite score

Certain applicants may be required to provide SAT or ACT as admissions criteria.

Admission Documents 

Proof of English Proficiency - Undergraduate 

Submit one of the following to satisfy the requirement:

  • TOEFL - 61 IBT (Internet-based test) or 500 PBT (paper-based test);
  • IELTS - 5.5 overall band;
  • PTE Academic - 44;
  • iTEP Academic - 3.5; or,
  • Proof of 12 weeks of intensive English study at an approved ESL program in the U.S. after achieving a minimum TOEFL score of 460 (PBT) or 48 (IBT) or minimum IELTS overall band of 5.0 or or PTE Academic of 36 or iTEP of 3.0.

Note: Refer to UCO Office of Global Affairs for a list of approved ESL programs in the U.S. 

or to find out about an ESL program on UCO's campus.

UCO Institutional Code for TOEFL is 6091.

Phone: +1-405-974-2390
Fax: +1-405-974-3842
international@uco.edu

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SEVIS Transfer to UCO

If you are currently attending a high school in the U.S. and are holding an active SEVIS F-1 visa status, you will also be required to submit:

  1. Copy of F-1 visa stamp
  2. Copy of most recent Form I-20
  3. Copy of most recent Form I-94
  4. Completed SEVIS Transfer-In Form: The SEVIS Transfer-In Form allows for your SEVIS record (on I-20) to be released by your current institution and transferred to UCO. Your new UCO I-20 will not be created until your current school has completed this form and you have signed the release.

If you are currently attending a high school in the U.S. and are maintaining an active SEVIS J-1 visa status, you will also be required to submit:

  1. Copy of J-1 visa stamp
  2. Copy of most recent Form DS-2019
  3. Copy of most recent Form I-94

https://www.uco.edu/student-resources/oga/international-admissions/freshman 

Undergraduate applicants: UCO does not have application deadlines for undergraduate applications. For students unable to enroll for the semester applying for, the application will roll to the next semester.

Graduate applicants:

  • Fall semester: June 15
  • Spring semester: Oct. 15

https://www.uco.edu/student-resources/oga/faq#:~:text=Undergraduate%20applicants%3A%20UCO%20does%20not,Fall%20semester%3A%20June%2015 

Please send student details, documents and online application login credentials to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org without submitting the application.

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