Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's
The bachelor's–accelerated master's (BAM) degree program options offer currently enrolled CU Â鶹ӰԺ undergraduate students the opportunity to receive a bachelor's and master's degree in a shorter period of time. Students receive the bachelor's degree first, but begin taking graduate coursework as undergraduates (typically in their senior year).
Because some courses are allowed to double count for both the bachelor's and the master's degrees, students receive a master's degree in less time and at a lower cost than if they were to enroll in a stand-alone master's degree program after completion of their baccalaureate degree. In addition, staying at CU Â鶹ӰԺ to pursue a bachelor's–accelerated master's program enables students to continue working with their established faculty mentors.
Effective Fall 2026, BME students now have three BAM options. Ìý
Program Requirements
Students may take up to and including 12 graduate credit hours (or 13, if a 4-credit course is completed as part of those credits) while in the undergraduate program which can later be used toward the master's degree. However, only six credit hours (or seven, if a 4-credit course is completed as part of those credits) may be double-counted toward both the bachelor's degree and the master's degree. Students must maintain a 3.000 GPA while in the BAM program.
Students must apply to graduate with the bachelor's degree and apply to continue with the master's degree early in the semester in which the undergraduate requirements will be completed.
BS in BME and MS in Mechanical Engineering
This program has two tracks for students to select from a MS Thesis or MS Professional, with all BAM students initially admitted to the Professional track. Both tracks build on a students interest in the following areas and beyond: air quality, biomedical, design, energy and environment, materials, mechanics of materials, microsystems, and robotics/control. For more information visit the above link.
BS in BME and ME in Engineering ManagementÌý
This program will provide undergraduate students who have a strong interest in a leadership-focused education an opportunity to complement their technical degree with a ME-EM degree. This BAM program enables students to deepen their fundamental understanding of leadership, management, business and entrepreneurship through rigorous graduate courses. Once they have completed their BS degree, these students would have the option to pursue the ME degree while simultaneously working. The ME degree also offers greater access and flexibility to complete courses in person or online (asynchronously or synchronously).
BS and MS in Biomedical Engineering
This program enables students to accelerate their training in biomedical engineering by building directly upon their undergraduate foundation. Through advanced graduate coursework and optional thesis research, students deepen their expertise in areas such as biomechanics, biomedical devices, imaging and diagnostics, mechanobiology, and therapeutics.Graduates are prepared to contribute to cutting-edge research, drive innovation in medical technology, and pursue leadership roles in industry, academia, or advanced professional training.
Admission Requirements
In order to gain admission to the BAM program named above, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.000 or higher.
- Have no MAPS deficienciesÌý(students admitted to CU Â鶹ӰԺ prior to Summer 2023 only).
- Have at least junior class standing.
- Have completed all prerequisite courses with a passing grade at the time of admission:
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý- BMEN 2000 () or BMEN 2100 ()
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý- BMEN 2010Ìý
BS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Biomedical EngineeringÌý
This program is designed for students who want to apply strong mechanical engineering foundations to solve complex challenges in healthcare and biotechnology. By combining a BS in Mechanical Engineering with an MS in Biomedical Engineering, students gain advanced training in biomechanics, biomedical devices, imaging and diagnostics, and translational research.The program prepares graduates to design, analyze, and commercialize innovative medical technologies while deepening their understanding of biological systems and clinical applications. With opportunities for coursework- or thesis-based study, students can tailor their degree to align with careers in industry, research, or advanced professional training.
Admission Requirements
In order to gain admission to the BAM program named above, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.000 or higher.
- Have no MAPS deficienciesÌý(students admitted to CU Â鶹ӰԺ prior to Summer 2023 only).
- Have at least junior class standing.
- Have completed all prerequisite courses with a passing grade at the time of admission:
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý- BMEN 2000 () or BMEN 2100 ()
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý- One Focus Elective from the Biomedical Engineering minor list
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý- One BME-Approved Technical Elective from the minor list