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.

    82
    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.

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