Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for ENGINEERING

Transfer Guidance

Transfer Admission Requirements

• Transfer applicants must have completed the equivalent of MATH 113 Calculus I (4 credits) and Math 114 Calculus II (4 credits) with grades of A or B in each MATH course before applying to George Mason. MTH 263 and MTH 264 are the VCCS equivalents of MATH 113 and MATH 114, respectively.

• Transfer applicants must present a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

• Prior to applying, VCCS applicants must complete an English composition equivalent to ENGH 101 (ENG 112). Students may provide secondary school coursework or test scores demonstrating English language proficiency.

• GAA applicants must present a minimum 2.85 cumulative GPA. For more information about Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements, visit: https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/

Important Links & Dates

• Office of Transfer Services: https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/office-transfer-services

• Admission Application: By Oct 1 or March 1 at https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now

• Financial Aid: https://www.gmu.edu/financial-aid

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: March 15 for Fall admission and November 1 for Spring admission at studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college within your first year. College connect available in your account of www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Bioengineering combines the sciences with engineering principles and applies them to the human body. An excellent grasp of math, biology, physics, chemistry, and logic is required for this degree as it builds the foundation of all ensuing coursework.

• Check out our program summary here: https://bioengineering.gmu.edu/academics/bachelor-science-bioengineering

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Students who complete a transfer associate degree (AS, AA, AA&S, or AFA) from a Virginia Community College will receive a waiver of the Foundation and Exploration (lower division) Mason Core general education categories. To be eligible for the waiver, students must provide the George Mason Office of Admissions with a final, official transcript reflecting the degree conferral date. As a prerequisite for ENGH 302, ENGH 101 is not waived. Students must transfer in or complete ENGH 100 or ENGH 101 at George Mason with a C or higher.

• Dual Enrollment -- Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Applicants are required to apply as freshman.

• Credit for Prior Learning: Credit by exam may be used to fulfill General Education and/or major requirements. See: https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/transfer-credit-policy

• Catalog Year: Catalog year determined by first term of attendance at George Mason.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Located in Fairfax, Virginia, within the Washington metropolitan area, George Mason enrolls more than 28,000 undergraduate students from all 50 states and more than 130 countries in 78 in-demand majors.

• More than 4,500 new transfer students choose George Mason each year, and the university has been recognized as the most diverse in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report.

• Transfer students are welcome to live among our 7700-student residential community or off campus. The Office of Contemporary Student Services is dedicated to the support of off-campus transfers.

• 65% of George Mason students receive financial aid.

• 22 Division I men's and women's sports teams, plus club and intramural leagues, and more than 400 student organizations.

• For more information, visit: https://www.gmu.edu/transfer

• Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• The bioengineering program has over 50% female students and is the engineering program with the highest percentage of female students.

• Bioengineers have created the first bionic arm and artificial organs are the result of biomedical engineering.

• Bioengineering research ranges from nanoscale technologies to big machines like MRIs.

• U.S. News & World Report listed the Biomedical Engineer as #3 in Best Engineering Jobs in 2023 with a median salary in 2023 of $100,730. https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-engineering-jobs

• Bioengineers also worked on developing and improving vaccines including those for COVID-19.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at: TransferVirginia.org

• As a bioengineer, you will be able to work in industries including biopharmaceuticals, biomedical device engineering, or government agencies like the U.S. patent office, and in bioconsulting for healthcare, including clinical settings, instrumentation engineering.

Program Successes & Highlights

• George Mason Bioengineering secured over $15.9 million in funding in 2021. There are lots of opportunities for undergraduate students to get involved in our research programs.

• Our bioengineering researchers are nationally recognized experts whose work is having an impact on the health and well-being of people everywhere.

• Our department offers courses taught by industry and clinical experts providing practical, real-world examples.

• Students have the opportunity to engage in a summer clinical immersion experience identifying clinical needs for capstone projects.

• Please read about our accomplishments in our Annual Report: https://bioengineering.gmu.edu/about/annual-report

Do More With Your Degree!

• Did you ever consider studying abroad? Join George Mason Bioengineering and spend a semester in Spain or a summer in Europe. You can also choose to take our BENG 417 class to spend 2 weeks in Ecuador or Guatemala to work with clinicians in a remote hospital.

• Consider our Accelerated BS/MS program, which can be completed in 5 years = 4 yrs (BS) + 1 yr (MS). Typically, an MS program takes 2 years to complete.