Health Professions Advising
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General Biomedical Engineering Majors, Senior/Alumnus Application: Glide Year(s)
YEAR OF
PROGRAM
FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
GLIDE YEARS
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
(CHM 131 OR CHM
137)/CHM 131 Lab
MTH 161 OR MTH
141
WRT 105
Major 1
CHM 132/CHM 132
Lab
MTH 162 OR MTH
142
Cluster
Major 2
Volunteer/clinical/research
CHM 203/CHM 207
CHM 204/CHM 208
Lab
Lab
BIO 110
BIO 111/BIO 111P
Cluster
Major 4
Major 3
Major 5
Volunteer/clinical/research
PHY 113/PHY 113
PHY 114/PHY 114
Lab
Lab
STT 21_
Major 7
Major 6
Major 8
Cluster
Cluster/Elective
Volunteer/clinical/research
BIO 198/BIO 198P
BIO 250/(BIO 151 if
need lab)
Major 8
Major 11
Major 9
Major 12
Cluster/Elective
Cluster/Elective
Volunteer/ clinical/research
Apply for glide year(s) activities
Glide Year Activities
Glide Year Activities
HPQ and HPQ
Interviews
Interview
Volunteer/clinical/research
MTH 143
Volunteer/clinical/research
Volunteer/clinical/research
Study for and take MCAT
Apply by June 1st
Matriculate (End of summer)
*This is a GENERAL schedule of courses; depending on particular concentration, each student’s courses will vary.
*Additional science electives can, and should be, fulfilled by BIO 111, 198 and 250 with respective labs as needed.
Pros:
 Include Senior Design project and recommendations stemming from project.
 More opportunity to space out challenging pre-requisite and engineering courses.
Cons:
 Challenging to complete pre-requisites during the academic school year so it is likely that some courses will
need to be done in the summer session. Unless extenuating circumstances exist, students should plan on taking
summer courses at UR.
 Spend time investigating and applying to Glide year programs/jobs/activities.
 Additional time until you are a physician may be expensive.
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General Biomedical Engineering Majors, Junior Application: Direct Matriculation
YEAR OF
PROGRAM
FRESHMAN
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
CHM 131/CHM 131 Lab
CHM 132/CHM 132
Lab
MTH 162 OR MTH
142
Cluster
PHY 121
Volunteer/clinical/research
MTH 161 OR MTH 141
WRT 105
BME 101
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
MTH 143
BME 201 w/ lab
BIO 110
MTH 163 OR MTH 165
PHY 122
BME 210
Volunteer/ clinical/research
MTH 164
BIO 198/BIO 198P
Cluster
Eng conc. course or
science elective:
BIO 110/BIO 111P
Volunteer/clinical/research
Science elective:
Science elective
Volunteer/clinical/research
CHM 203/CHM 207 Lab
CHM 204/CHM 208
Lab
BME 230
BME 221/099 L
Apply by June 1st
STT 21_
BME 245 w/ L
Cluster or Eng Conc.
BIO 250
Course
Study for and take
Spring MCAT
Volunteer/clinical/research
Health Professions Questionnaire (HPQ) and HPQ Interviews
BME 295
BME 296
Matriculate (end of summer)
BME 260
Conc. Course (ULW)
Eng Conc. Course
Interview
Volunteer/clinical/research
Pros:
 No need to spend time applying for glide year projects/activities/jobs.
 Less expensive to begin career as a physician earlier.
Cons:
 Applying as a junior means applying without the benefit of the Senior Design project.
 GPA and references will not be as strong as they could be if they included senior year.
 Less mature of a candidate.
 Medical school interviews take place during senior year.
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Biomechanics, Junior Application: Direct Matriculation
YEAR OF
PROGRAM
FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
CHM 131/CHM 131 Lab
Volunteer/clinical/research
WRT 105
BME 101
CHM 132/CHM 132
Lab
MTH 162 OR MTH
142
Cluster
PHY 121
BME 201 w/ lab
BIO 110
BME 210
MTH 164
Volunteer/clinical/research
CHM 203/CHM 207 Lab AND
CHM 204/CHM 208 Lab
MTH 161 OR MTH 141
MTH 143
BIO 111/BIO 111P
MTH 163 OR MTH 165
Cluster
PHY 122
ME 226
Volunteer/clinical/research
BIO 250
Volunteer/ clinical/research
BME 230
BME 221/099 L
Apply by June 1st
Bio 198 w/ lab
BME 245 w/ L
STT 21_
ME123
Study for and take
Spring MCAT
Volunteer/ clinical/research
Health Professions Questionnaire (HPQ) and HPQ Interviews
BME 295
BME 296
Matriculate (end of Summer)
BME 260
Elective
ULW BME
Elective
ME225
Cluster
Interview
Volunteer/ clinical/research
Pros:
 No need to spend time applying for glide year projects/activities/jobs.
 Less expensive to begin career as a physician earlier.
Cons:
 Applying as a junior means applying without the benefit of the Senior Design project.
 GPA and references will not be as strong as they could be if they included senior year.
 Less mature of a candidate.
 Medical school interviews take place during senior year.
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BioSignals Engineering, Junior Application: Direct Matriculation
YEAR OF
PROGRAM
FRESHMAN
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
CHM 131/CHM 131 Lab
CHM 132/CHM 132
Lab
Volunteer/clinical/research
MTH 161 OR MTH 141
MTH 162 OR MTH
142
Cluster
PHY 121
MTH 143
WRT 105
BME 101
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
BME 201 w/ lab
BME 210
Volunteer/ clinical/research
BIO 110
MTH 164
MTH 163 OR MTH 165
Cluster
PHY 122
BIO 111/BIO 111P
BIO 198/BIO 198P
Volunteer/clinical/research
CHM 203/CHM 207 Lab
CHM 204/CHM 208
Volunteer/clinical/research
Lab
BME 230
BME 221/099 L
Apply by June 1st
ECE221/BME228
BME 245 w/ L
STT 21_
BIO 250
Study for and take
MCAT
Volunteer/clinical/research
Health Professions Questionnaire (HPQ) and HPQ Interviews
BME 295
BME 296
Matriculate (end of Summer)
BME 260
ULW BME
ECE 230
Elective
ECE 246
Cluster
Interview
Volunteer/clinical/research
Pros:
 No need to spend time applying for glide year projects/activities/jobs.
 Less expensive to begin career as a physician earlier.
Cons:
 Applying as a junior means applying without the benefit of the Senior Design project.
 GPA and references will not be as strong as they could be if they included senior year.
 Less mature of a candidate.
 Medical school interviews take place during senior year.
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Cell & Tissue Engineering, Junior Application: Direct Matriculation
YEAR OF
PROGRAM
FRESHMAN
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
CHM 131/CHM 131 Lab
CHM 132/CHM 132
Lab
MTH 162 OR MTH
142
Cluster
PHY 121
Volunteer/ clinical/research
MTH 161 OR MTH 141
WRT 105
BME 101
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
MTH 143
BME 201 w/ lab
BME 210
Volunteer/clinical/research
BIO 110
MTH 164
STT 212
MTH 163 OR MTH 165
Cluster
BIO 111/BIO 111P
PHY 122
CHE 243
Volunteer/clinical/research
CHM 203/CHM 207 Lab
CHM 204/CHM 208
Volunteer/clinical/research
Lab
BME 230
BME 221/099 L
Apply by June 1st
CHE 244
BME 245 w/ L
BIO 198/BIO 198P
BIO 250
Study for and take
Spring MCAT
Volunteer/clinical/research
Health Professions Questionnaire (HPQ) and HPQ Interviews
BME 295
BME 296
Matriculate (end of Summer)
BME 260
ULW BME
BIO 210
Elective
CHE 225
Cluster
Interview
Volunteer/clinical/research
Pros:
 Direct entry to medical school can be less expensive.
 Begin medical career at a slightly younger age.
 No need to spend time to investigate and apply to glide year programs/jobs/activities.
Cons:
 Thesis work, recommendation letters from senior year classes and the improved GPA that is often seen in
senior year will not be a part of application package.
 Besides the academic rigor in this program, student may be at a disadvantage compared to other applicants
who have had more time to build their resumes and gain relevant experience and maturity.
 Limits student participation in study abroad programs to the summer months.
 Medical school interviews take place during senior year.
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Medical Optics Engineering, Junior Application: Direct Matriculation
YEAR OF
PROGRAM
FRESHMAN
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
CHM 131/CHM 131 Lab
CHM 132/CHM 132
Lab
MTH 162 OR MTH
142
Cluster
PHY 121
Volunteer/clinical/research
MTH 161 OR MTH 141
WRT 105
BME 101
Volunteer/ clinical/research
BME 201 w/ lab
BME 210
BIO 110
MTH 164
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
MTH 143
BIO 111/BIO 111P
Volunteer/ clinical/research
CHM 203/CHM 207 Lab AND CHM
204/CHM 208 Lab
MTH 163 OR MTH 165
STT 21_
PHY 122
BME 270
Volunteer/meaningful clinical/research employment
BIO 250
Volunteer/ clinical/research
BME 230
BME 221/099 L
Apply by June 1st
OPT 241
BME 245 w/ L
BIO 198/BIO 198P
OPT 261
Study for and take
Spring MCAT
Volunteer/ clinical/research
Health Professions Questionnaire (HPQ) and HPQ Interviews
BME 295
BME 296
Matriculate (end of Summer)
BME 260
Elective
Cluster
Elective
ULW BME
Cluster
Interview
Volunteer/clinical/research
Pros:
 Direct entry to medical school can be less expensive.
 Begin medical career at a slightly younger age.
 No need to spend time to investigate and apply to glide year programs/jobs/activities.
Cons:
 Thesis work, recommendation letters from senior year classes and the improved GPA that is often seen in
senior year will not be a part of application package.
 Besides the academic rigor in this program, student may be at a disadvantage compared to other applicants
who have had more time to build their resumes and gain relevant experience and maturity.
 Limits student participation in study abroad programs to the summer months.
 Medical school interviews take place during senior year.
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