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Science & Engineering Program
Please be advised that applications are no longer being accepted for this program.
The Science & Engineering Program (SEP) at Boston University’s Metropolitan College is a two-year course of study that prepares students for science and engineering majors at BU’s College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) or College of Engineering (ENG). SEP students benefit from small classes with faculty members who are outstanding teachers, and enjoy the best of two worlds: a tight-knit SEP community and the tremendous diversity of Boston University.
SEP students are fully matriculated Boston University undergraduate degree candidates who participate in the full array of academic and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, student government, and student chapters of science and engineering professional societies. Through successful completion of the four-semester course sequence (and summer coursework as needed), SEP students fulfill the freshman and sophomore year requirements for a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or the natural sciences. After SEP, students complete the last two years of their studies in one of the many science or engineering degree programs at CAS or ENG.
Advising
The Science & Engineering Program offers an array of academic support services to ensure each student ample opportunity to obtain the assistance needed to achieve academic success. Faculty meet with students to review coursework, while additional tutoring and study groups allow students to deepen their understanding of the material.
Students are advised by an academic counselor who provides both personal and academic support. The academic counselor monitors students’ progress and offers academic guidance and career advice as students proceed through their undergraduate years. The academic counselor also serves as a liaison between students and other offices within the University.
Resources
SEP students have full access to Boston University’s resources, including:
- Boston University’s Pre-Professional Advising Office
- The Educational Resource Center
- Career Services
HP Technology for Teaching Grant
The Science & Engineering Program is the recipient of an HP Technology for Teaching grant, used to enhance the learning and teaching experience and to improve student retention in science, engineering, and mathematics undergraduate degree programs. SEP has used the grant to develop a dedicated tablet PC lab for mathematics classes, which allows students and teachers to view classwork in real time. This collaborative learning environment encourages student participation while providing opportunities for focused instruction and problem-solving.
How to Apply
Applicants to the Science & Engineering Program are required to submit credentials and meet application deadlines as established by Boston University Admissions.
To obtain an application, please visit the Boston University Admissions website or call 617-353-2300.
Requirements
Students in the Science & Engineering Program must complete the following requirements prior to continuation at the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) or the College of Engineering (ENG):
College of Arts & Sciences
Continuation to CAS is guaranteed for all students who meet the following criteria:
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (C)
- Completion of at least 64 credits in SEP
- No grades below C in science or mathematics courses
College of Engineering
Continuation to ENG is guaranteed for all students who meet the following criteria:
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (C)
- Completion of at least 64 credits in SEP
- No grades below C in science, mathematics, or engineering courses.
Sample Curricula
College of Arts & Sciences Track
Actual programs of study are based on the individual student’s intended science major. Students may take additional summer courses as applicable based on intended program of study, academic progress, and desired summer course load.
| First semester (total 16 credits) | |
| CAS __ __ | Modern foreign language or divisional requirement |
| MET MA 123 | Calculus I |
| CAS WR 100 | Writing Seminar |
| CAS BI 107 | Biology I |
| MET EK 100 | SEP Advising Seminar |
| Second semester (total 16 credits) | |
| CAS CH 101 | General Chemistry I |
| CAS BI 108 | Biology II |
| MET MA 124 | Calculus II |
| CAS WR 150 | Writing and Research Seminar |
| Summer | |
| CAS CH 102 | General Chemistry II |
| Third semester (total 16–18 credits)* | |
| CAS CH 203 | Organic Chemistry |
| CAS BI 260 | Marine Biology |
| CAS __ __ | Divisional requirement (social science or humanities) |
| CAS __ __ | Modern foreign language |
| Fourth semester (total 16–18 credits)* | |
| CAS CH 204 | Organic Chemistry II |
| CAS BI 315 | Systems Physiology |
| CAS BI 303 | Ecology |
| CAS __ __ | Modern foreign language or divisional requirement |
*Two additional credits as applicable based on intended program of study.
College of Engineering Track
Actual programs of study are based on the individual student’s intended engineering major. Students may take additional summer courses as applicable based on intended program of study, academic progress, and desired summer course load.
| First semester (total 16 credits) | |
| CAS CH 131 | General Chemistry for the Engineering Sciences |
| MET EK 127 | Engineering Computation using MATLAB |
| CAS WR 100 | Writing Seminar |
| MET MA 123 | Calculus I |
| MET EK 100 | Freshmen Advising Seminar |
| Second semester (total 16 credits) | |
| CAS PY 211 | General Physics I |
| ENG EK 130/ 131/132 | Introduction to Engineering |
| MET MA 124 | Calculus II |
| CAS WR 150 | Writing and Research Seminar |
| Summer | |
| CAS PY 212 | General Physics II |
| Third semester (total 16–18 credits)* | |
| MET EK 311 | Engineering Mechanics I: Statics |
| MET EK 317 | Electric Circuit Theory I |
| MET MA 225 | Multivariate Calculus |
| CAS __ __ | Social science or humanities elective |
| Fourth semester (total 16–18 credits)* | |
| CAS MA 226 | Differential Equations |
| CAS PY 313 | Elementary Modern Physics |
| MET EK 312 | Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics |
| MET EK 318 | Electric Circuit Theory II |
*Two additional credits as applicable based on intended program of study.