USC Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Emphasis Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Emphasis transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and MATH 125g; the full list is below.
82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Emphasis
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Major Requirements
USC Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Emphasis Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Emphasis major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Composition/Writing Requirement
Complete all of these
WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement
Math Requirement
Complete all of these
MATH 125g Calculus I
MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I
Complete 1 of these
MATH 126g Calculus II
MATH 129 Calculus II for Engineers and Scientists
Complete 1 of these
MATH 226g Calculus III
MATH 229 Calculus III for Engineers and Scientists
Physics Requirements
Complete all of these
PHYS 151Lg Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
Chemistry Requirements
Complete 1 of these
CHEM 105aLg General Chemistry
CHEM 115aLg Advanced General Chemistry
Complete 1 of these
CHEM 105bL General Chemistry
CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry
Biology
Required
BISC 220Lg General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
Complete 1 of these
BISC 312x Molecular Biochemistry
BISC 320Lg Molecular Biology
HBIO 301L Human Anatomy
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Complete all of these
AME 201 Statics
AME 204 Mechanics of Materials and Structures
AME 301 Dynamics
TAC 308 Computer-Aided Design for Bio-Mechanical Systems
Biomedical Engineering
Complete all of these
BME 101 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
BME 202 Control and Communication in the Nervous System
BME 210 Biomedical Computer Simulation Methods
BME 403L Physiological Systems
BME 404 Computational Neuromechanics
BME 413 Bioengineering Signals and Systems
BME 415 Regulation of Medical Products
BME 423 Statistical and Data Science Methods in Biomedical Engineering
BME 445aL Senior Design Project
BME 445bL Senior Design Project
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Required
EE 202L Linear Circuits
Practicum (0 units)
Required
ENGR 495 Practicum
Also listed by USC
USC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional course work
1 of these
AME 309 Dynamics of Fluids
AME 416 Mechanics and Transport in Medicine and Biology
CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry
MASC 310L Materials Behavior and Processing
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Emphasis major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Emphasis and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Emphasis?
USC's Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Emphasis major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, MATH 125g, MATH 245, MATH 126g and MATH 129, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.