UOC Foundation programme or equivalent
Foundation
Foundation in a related field Pass with minimum of CGPA 2.00
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering Technology (Hons)
Be a Biomedical Engineer
Intake starts in March, October
Duration
Full-time: 4 years
Programme Level
Bachelor
Awarding Institution
University of Cyberjaya Main Campus
Available to International and Domestic students.
KPT/JPS(R/523/6/0288) 02/29 (MQA/FA9005)
Overview
Is Biomedical Engineering Technology for You?
Are you interested in the application of engineering philosophy and skills to the medical field?
The medical field is changing rapidly, and new technologies are being introduced that have the potential to completely alter how treatments are delivered. Biomedical engineering is responsible for some of the most exciting medical technology advances, and is also one of the most rapidly growing fields of engineering.
At UoC, you will gain exposure to and experience a variety of medical devices and equipment, including patient monitors, electrocardiographs, infusion devices, ventilators, patient-care computers, and other related medical devices.
Our programme provides an in-depth knowledge of various fields within the biomedical engineering technology sphere such as medical instrumentation, biomechanics, biomaterials, medical imaging and image processing, biomedical signal processing, biomedical computing and simulation, and biomedical electronic circuit.
Career Impact
Career Prospect
Studies in biomedical engineering technology can lead to various careers that include:
- Biomedical Engineer
- Medical Electronic Engineer
- Biomedical Consultant
- Medical Devices Specialist
- Medical Equipment Sales Engineer
- Electrical/Electronic Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
- Entrepreneur
- Academician
Career Organisation
- Public hospitals
- Private medical centres
- Medical devices manufacturing industries
- Research and development centres (Biomedical)
- Pharmaceutical industries
Course Structure
Course Description
The Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering Technology programme at UoC is a four-year programme that prepares graduates to become competent and committed biomedical technology engineers with the ability to apply technical knowledge in designing, analysing, repairing, and solving problems. Graduates also become skilled engineering technologists, combining exposure and experience with a wide range of equipment and apparatus, including patient monitors, electrocardiographs, infusion devices, blood-gas analyzers, patient-care computers, and other related medical devices and equipment.
Course Training and Practical
The programme is structured with 60% technical and practical courses/content and 40% theoretical courses/content. At the final semester, students will be exposed to laboratory sessions and technical courses such as Medical Devices Maintenance and Repair. There will also be 28 weeks dedicated to complete Final Year Project 1 and 2. The curriculum is designed to expose students to the necessary experience and technical aspects before they enter the industry fields.
Students will also have Industrial Training at private or government hospitals. Practical training can also take place at organisations that manufacture medical devices or are related to the bioengineering medical field.
Students will also have Industrial Training at private or government hospitals. Practical training can also take place at organisations that manufacture medical devices or are related to the bioengineering medical field.
Year 1
- English for Special Purposes 1 & 2
- Calculus
- Basic Electrical Engineering
- Introduction to Medicine
- Laboratory 1 & 2
- Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Technology
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Information & Communication Technology
- Material Science
- Engineering Mechanics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Affective Domain
Year 2
- Young Mercy / ISLET
- Culture & Diversity
- Academic Writing
- Engineering Mathematics
- Computer Programming
- Electric Circuit Analysis
- Engineering Drawing
- Forces, Field & Flows
- Laboratory 3 & 4
- Young Mercy 2
- Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
- Biomechanics
- Digital Electronics
- Analog Electronics
- Signal & Systems
- Affective Domain
Year 3
- Haematology & Immunology
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Biostatistics
- Biophysics
- Biomedical Signal Processing & Analysis
- Biomedical Measurement & Instrumentation
- Biomedical Electronics & Microcomputer
- Laboratory 5 & 6
- Affective Domain
- Pathology & Microbiology
- Biomedical Acts, Standards & Safety
- Biomedical Imaging System
- Biomaterials
- Medical Image Processing & Analysis
- Medical Devices Maintenance & Repair
- Project Management
- Final Year Project 1
Year 4
- Final Year Project 2
- Design of Biomedical Devices & Systems
- Hospital Engineering
- Laboratory 7
- Affective Domain
- Elective 1 & 2
- Practical Training
The Experience
Who is teaching?
The majority of the professors teaching this programme have doctorates with some have industry experience from prestigious biomedical engineering indutries. They are highly qualified lecturers who are not just experts, but go-to persons with within their respective fields. As academicians, the lecturers continue to forge strong bonds through business partnerships and collaborative research initiatives.
The programme employs the following teaching methodologies;
- Lectures and tutorials
- Written / Practical assessments
- Laboratory experiment sessions
- Industrial training
On Campus Learning
Classes are held at Cyberjaya Campus with our state-of-the-art facilities.
Virtual Tour of University Cyberjaya CampusOff Campus Learning
Learning will also take place in real-world scenario where students are posted at the hospitals, clinics and sometimes industry.
Solve World Challenges
Graduates of this programme are classified as highly skilled engineering technologists who are high in demand in healthcare institutions, including hospitals and clinics.
The main job specifications include maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing and calibration of medical equipments. Within this curriculum, students will learn to repair, calibrate, and maintain most of the standard types of medical equipment, using hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and knowledge of manufacturers’ manuals, troubleshooting techniques and carrying out maintenance schedules.
Our graduates are guided to be capable engineers with strong moral character, a sense of civic duty, leadership, the ability to work well in a team, and effective interpersonal and organisational abilities.
Entry Requirement
Qualification
Requirement
STPM
STPM
Pass with minimum GPA 2.00 (Grade C) in Mathematics and 1 Science subject
A-Level
A-Level
Pass with Grade C in 3 subjects including Mathematics and 1 Science subject
STAM
STAM
Pass with Jayyid grade including a credit in Mathematics and 1 Science subject in SPM (or equivalent)
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Certificate
Pass with Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics and 1 Science subject
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
Matriculation
Pass with aggregate 60% in 3 subjects including Mathematics and 1 Science subject
Diploma in Engineering / Engineering Technology (Level 4, MQF) in a related field
Diploma Level
Pass with minimum CGPA 2.00
For International Students Only
IELTS 5.0/TOEFL 500 or equivalent
Prerequisites
Requirement
Certificate
Malaysian Students: MUET Band 2
How to Apply
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