Biomedical Engineering Technologist Associate in Applied Science Degree Schoolcraft College

The biomedical engineering technologist (BMET) program is designed to develop technicians able to maintain and service medical electronic equipment in hospitals, pathological and hematological laboratories, and industries engaged in the manufacture and sale of medical electronic equipment. The program is divided into two components. The first year (three semesters) culminates in an electronic technology certificate. In order for candidates to be eligible to apply for the second year of the program they must meet the following qualifications:

• Have an overall GPA of 2.5.
• Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.5 in each electronics course.
• Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Biology 105.

Candidates who have met these conditions must be approved by the BMET Internship Coordinator before registering in BMET 116, BMET 204, BMET 256, or BMET 257. Due to the limited availability of worksites, candidates who have met these conditions will be prioritized for admission into the BMET sequence based on the following elements: BMET application date, overall GPA, and position in the sequence of program courses. Students must complete internships to be eligible to fulfill program requirements. Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate in applied science degree.

Sample Schedule of Courses

Admission Prerequisites

First Year

Fall Semester

• ELECT 131 - Basic Measurement and Reporting Skills Credits: 3
• ELECT 137 - DC Circuits and Mathematical Modeling Credits: 5
• BIOL 105 - Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 4

English Communication - Credits: 3

Select first General Education English Communication course.

Recommended:

• ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Winter Semester

• ELECT 138 - AC Circuits and Mathematical Modeling Credits: 5
• ELECT 139 - Diodes and Transistors Credits: 3
• ELECT 180 - LabVIEW Programming CORE 1 and 2 Credits: 5

Total Credits: 13

Spring/Summer Session

• ELECT 215 - Operational Amplifiers and Linear Integrated Circuits Credits: 4
• ELECT 219 - Digital Logic Circuits Credits: 4

Total Credits: 8

Admission to the Biomedical Program Internship Sequence

Second Year

Fall Semester

• BMET 116 - Biomedical Instrumentation Terminology and Safety 1 Credits: 3

Mathematics - Credits: 3-5

Select General Education Mathematics course.

Recommended:

• MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 4
• OR MATH 113 - Intermediate Algebra for College Students Credits: 4 or higher mathematics course.

Social Science - Credits: 3-4

Select General Education Social Science course.

Recommended:

• PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3

English Communication - Credits: 3

Select the second General Education English Communication course.

Recommended:

• ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
• OR ENG 116 - Technical Writing Credits: 3

Total Credits: 12-15

Winter Semester

• BMET 204 - Biomedical Instrumentation Terminology and Safety 2 Credits: 4
• BMET 256 - Biomedical Equipment Internship 1 Credits: 3
• Electives - Select two elective courses. Credits: 6

See Elective List Below

Humanities - Credits: 1-4

Select General Education Humanities course.

Recommended:

• COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14-17

Spring/Summer Semester

• BMET 257 - Biomedical Equipment Internship 2 Credits: 3

Total Credits: 3

Program Total: 65-71 Credits

Electives

• BMET 130 - Introduction to Biomedical Imaging Credits: 3
• CIS 115 - Introduction to Computer-Based Systems Credits: 3
• CIS 171 - Introduction to Networking Credits: 3
• CIS 172 - Network Security Fundamentals Credits: 3
• CIS 251 - IT Project Management Credits: 3
• CNT 115 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 3
• CNT 130 - Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting Credits: 3
• CNT 173 - Wireless Local Area Networks Credits: 3
• CNT 179 - Physical Networking Credits: 3
• ELECT 144 - Introduction to Microcontrollers Credits: 3
• ELECT 218 - AC/DC Motors Credits: 3
• ELECT 228 - Electronic Troubleshooting Credits: 3

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.