Overview

Highlights

This Mechanical Engineering (Premedical Biomedical Specialization) program at Southern Methodist University enables students to satisfy the premedical or predental requirements for admission to medical or dental school, while at the same time satisfying the requirements for an accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering.

The Mechanical Engineering Department at SMU has a long tradition of offering a superb engineering education within an environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Small classes, a trademark of the program, not only allow for strong mentoring but also promote academic excellence through cooperation and teamwork.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Organic Chemistry

Mechanical Engineering

Heat Transfer Laboratory

Professional Development

Control Laboratory

Elements of Mechanical Design

Thermal Systems Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Mechanical Engineering View 384 other Bachelors in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application

$60 nonrefundable application fee

Official high school transcript

Official or self-reported SAT or ACT scores.

Official TOEFL, IELTS, OR Duolingo English Test (DET) results are required for students whose language of instruction is bilingual or not solely in English.

Counselor recommendation

Teacher recommendation (optional)

Extracurricular résumé

Home School Supplement (if applicable)

Tuition Fee

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International

59500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29750 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

59500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29750 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

59500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29750 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Dallas

1140 - 1925 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Mechanical Engineering (Premedical Biomedical Specialization).

Available Scholarships

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