The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) B.S. in Biocomputational Engineering degree at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) is designed to train students in the fundamentals of engineering and life sciences with strong skills in computational methods and data science. Through combining the growing fields of bioengineering, life sciences, and data science, the Biocomputational Engineering Program is poised to have a significant impact on society. The objective of the Biocomputational Engineering Program is to provide a breadth of fundamentals in the field of bioengineering, a discipline grounded in physics, chemistry, and biology, with quantitative problem-solving. Students will develop skills in computation and data science that can be applied to the modeling of complex biological systems and the analysis of complex biological data sets in order to create new knowledge from the molecular to organ to system levels, and to develop innovative processes for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
The Terp Transfer Partnership (TTP) program in Biocomputational Engineering is a Transfer Access Program (TAP) designed to benefit Montgomery College and Frederick Community College students who plan to transfer to the UMD Biocomputational Engineering program at USG.
The TTP program for Biocomputational Engineering will help you prepare for all aspects of the transfer process including:
- Priority advising with UMD program representatives
- Pre-transfer advising to ensure that you are taking the correct classes at MC or FCC
- Early academic advising on UMD program requirements
- Early access to USG student services, supporting TTP students in the following Transfer Readiness Zones:
- Academic Readiness
- Oral & Written Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Digital Technology
- Career Readiness
- Career Development
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Professionalism & Work Ethic
- Personal Success
- Leadership
- Equity & Inclusion
- Personal Well-being
- Academic Readiness
- Two-degree credentials – Associate's Degree and Bachelor’s Degree
What are the requirements for TTP?
TTP application and completion requirements are unique based on your current institution (MC or FCC). Please click on your institution below to learn about these requirements
If you meet the TTP application requirements for your current school, please utilize these application directions to complete the TTP application!
Apply by June 15 to start TTP in the fall || Apply by November 15 to start TTP in the spring
**Please help to ensure that you receive TTP-related e-mails by adding shadygrove@umd.edu to your email contact list.**
What are the APPLICATION requirements to be considered for TTP?
During the TTP application process, students wishing to be considered for the TTP program for Biocomputational Engineering should be able to answer yes to the following questions:
- Am I attending MC in the spring 2022 semester?
- Have I completed (with a "C" or better) or registered to take both of the following courses?
- ENES 100: Intro to Engineering Design
- MATH 181: Calculus I
If you answered yes to both questions above, please utilize these application directions to complete the TTP application!
Apply by June 15 to start TTP in the fall || Apply by November 15 to start TTP in the spring
**Please help to ensure that you receive TTP-related e-mails by adding shadygrove@umd.edu to your email contact list.**
What are the COMPLETION requirements to successfully complete TTP?
Once admitted into TTP, in order to successfully complete the Terp Transfer Partnership for Biocomputational Engineering, TTP participants must meet the following requirements. All requirements must be fulfilled while attending Montgomery College
Academic Requirements
- Earn an Associate’s Degree from MC (AA in General Engineering recommended)
- Graduate from MC with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA from all previous institutions
- Completed (with a C- or better* ) the following MC courses:
*Starred courses require students to earn a grade of B- or better- MATH181 Calculus I
- *MATH182 Calculus II
- MATH280 Multivariable Calculus
- MATH282 Differential Equations
- CHEM203 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 132 Principles of Chemistry II
- CHEM 131 Principles of Chemistry I
- ENGL102 Critical Reading and Research Writing
- ENES100 Intro to Engineering Design (GEEL)
- ENES120 Biology for Engineers OR BIOL150
- ENES240 Scientific and Engineering Computation
- *PHYS161 General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat
- PHYS262 Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS263 Physics III: Waves, Optics, Modern Physics or Elective OR CMSC 140 Introduction to Programming OR CMSC 206 Python Programming
Additional Requirements
- Participate in the Terp Transfer Partnership Welcome Activities
- Transfer Access Welcome Module
- Transfer Access Welcome Celebration (virtual during the pandemic, at USG once in-person events resume)
- Meet with the UMD Biocomputational Engineering Program Director or representative at least once per semester
- Attend a minimum of three events/activities (one in each Transfer Readiness Zone) before you transfer
- Academic Readiness (at least one event/activity)
- Career Readiness (at least one event/activity)
- Personal Success (at least one event/activity)
- Submit UMD Coalition application for the Biocomputational Engineering program at USG.
What are the APPLICATION requirements to be considered for TTP?
During the TTP application process, students wishing to be considered for the TTP program for Biocomputational Engineering should be able to answer yes to the following questions:
- Am I attending FCC in the spring 2022 semester?
- Have I completed (with a "C" or better) or registered to take both of the following courses?
- ENGR 100: Intro to Engineering Design
- MATH 185: Calculus I
If you answered yes to both questions above, please utilize these application directions to complete the TTP application!
Apply by June 15 to start TTP in the fall || Apply by November 15 to start TTP in the spring
**Please help to ensure that you receive TTP-related e-mails by adding marcie@umd.edu to your email contact list.**
What are the COMPLETION requirements to successfully complete TTP?
Once admitted into TTP, in order to successfully complete the Terp Transfer Partnership for Biocomputational Engineering, TTP participants must meet the following requirements. All requirements must be fulfilled while attending Frederick Community College.
Academic Requirements
- Earn an Associate’s Degree from FCC (AA in General Engineering recommended)
- Graduate from FCC with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA from all previous institutions
- Completed (with a C- or better* ) the following FCC courses:
*Starred courses require students to earn a grade of B- or better- BSCI 150 Principles of Biology I
- CHEM 102 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I
- MIS105 Introduction to Programming
- ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering Design
- MATH 220 Introduction to MATLAB
- MATH 185 Calculus I
- *MATH 195 Calculus II
- MATH 275 Differential Equations
- MATH 285 Calculus III
- *PHYS 151 General Physics I
- PHYS 252 General Physics II
- ENGL101: English Composition
Additional Requirements
- Participate in the Terp Transfer Partnership Welcome Activities
- Transfer Access Welcome Module
- Transfer Access Welcome Celebration (virtual during the pandemic, at USG once in-person events resume)
- Meet with the UMD Biocomputational Engineering Program Director or representative at least once per semester
- Attend a minimum of three events/activities (one in each Transfer Readiness Zone) before you transfer
- Academic Readiness (at least one event/activity)
- Career Readiness (at least one event/activity)
- Personal Success (at least one event/activity)
- Submit UMD Coalition application for the Biocomputational Engineering program at USG.