Lampe Joint BME Advising

Welcome to the Lampe Joint BME Department! This BME Advising Website contains very helpful information for your whole BME undergraduate journey (bookmark it now!). There are many unique opportunities to explore throughout your time in the program. Below are some examples and ideas to get started.

BME Orientation is a chance to learn more about these opportunities, plus meet fellow BME students from both campuses! It is held each Fall semester, typically in the first week of class. Look out for an email invitation over summer!

Plan Your Courses

• Review BME major requirements.

• Check out Gateway electives and Specialty electives options.

• Check the semester(s) and campus(es) where each BME course is offered.

• Download the semester-by-semester plan template and start planning your courses.

• Meet with your BME advisor (see below).

Take Courses at the Partner Campus

• Review course offerings at the partner campus (UNC / NC State), including in-person and online options.

• Request enrollment through your BME Academic Advisor as soon as one term after joining BME.

• Consider transportation options, including the BME Shuttle.

Pursue a Minor

• Visit the campus catalogs (UNC / NC State) to see which minor programs interest you.

• Consider common minors for BME students.

• Include minor requirements in your course plan. Consider the additional time commitment, course load, and potential scheduling conflicts.

Get Involved

• Read the weekly BME Weekly Announcements email each Thursday! Archive here. 

• Join a BME-related student organization (UNC / NC State).

• Apply to become an Undergraduate Learning Assistant (UNC) or Teaching Assistant (NC State) for a BME course. Applications typically open in October / February.

• Apply to be a BME Student Ambassador in junior year.

Participate in Research

• Explore BME research labs by area. 

• Visit the Office of Undergraduate Research (UNC / NC State) websites for tips on getting involved.

• Attend the Undergraduate BME Lab tour, typically in October at UNC.

• Review the BME Research Guide.

• Email principal investigators (PIs / lead researchers) to inquire about openings in their lab. See tips here!

• Consider applying for research for credit.

Study Abroad

• Explore study abroad programs offered by UNC or NC State and find a few you might be interested in.

• Consider your timeline abroad (fall, spring, or summer).

• Plan ahead by meeting with your BME advisor ideally a year before you study abroad.

Complete Pre-Health Requirements

• Review pre-health options and requirements (UNC / NC State).

• Connect with Health Professions Advising (HPA) via peer advisors, events, and one-on-one appointments (UNC / NC State).

• Join the HPA email list (UNC / NC State).

• Include pre-health requirements in your course plan. If you count BCH 351 or CHEM 430 as one of your Gateway Electives, your STEM Elective must be an engineering course.

Explore Careers

• See the placement breakdown for BME alumni.

• Listen to the BME Grad Podcast.

• Read tips for post-grad preparation for industry, research & academia, Master's programs, and health professions.

• Explore LinkedIn and connect with BME faculty, staff, and alumni.

Find an Internship

• Read emails from Colleen McGowan, the BME Industry Advisor!

• Check out recent internship postings.

• Attend career fairs, networking events, and workshops.

• Read the Industry Advising page for resume and cover letter tips, internship search resources, and much more!

Do a Co-Op

• Read NC State's co-op website.

• See common timelines for BME co-ops.

• Listen to the co-op episode of the BME Grad Podcast (S4, E1).

• Complete the online information session through NC State's Career Development Center.

• Meet with your BME Advisor to discuss impacts to your course plan.

• Contact Dr. Cartee if you have the opportunity for a one-semester or a year-long co-op.