Biomechanics

Current Degree Requirements

How Do I Transfer Into This Major?

The department reviews applications from University of Delaware students who wish to change majors twice a year, with applications are accepted at the end of each Fall and Spring semester. Applications are available 30 days prior to each due date. Students are notified of admission decisions after semester grades are posted. Students not admitted to a major may apply again the following semester.

Biomechanics requires a formal application process

A faculty admission committee for Biomechanics will make decisions on acceptance based on the following criteria:

• A competitive cumulative GPA (Students admitted into the major in recent years have had GPAs of at least 3.0.)
• Successful completion (minimum grade C-) of the following courses:
• CHEM103 - General Chemistry
• CHEM104 – General Chemistry
• BISC207 – Introductory Biology I
• BISC208 – Introductory Biology II
• HESC205 – Freshman Seminar in Exercise Science
• MATH241 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus A
• Completion of the appropriate application form for the chosen concentration. Applications are accepted at the end of each Fall and Spring semester.
  

Career and Graduate Opportunities

Employment and education opportunities for Biomechanics graduates are diverse and rewarding. Career possibilities have expanded into new and exciting areas. Some examples of potential careers are:

• Careers
• Personal Trainer
• Fitness Director/Manager
• Scientific Research
• Pharmaceutical and Medical Sales
• Graduate and Professional Programs
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physician’s Assistant
• Medical or Dental School
• Chiropractic School
• Exercise Science Graduate degrees
• Research in areas of mechanical principles in athletic performance, strength conditioning, analysis of sport equipment, mechanical efficiency of movement
• Research in motor learning, motor control and motor development
• Gait and movement analysis

For further information about the major of Biomechanics please contact:
Dr. Todd Royer at 302-831-4351 or royer@udel.edu