PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Biomedical Engineering (BME) is an interdisciplinary field integrating engineering with medicine, bioscience, computer science and information technology. It provides innovation to advance the quality of life and utilizes problem solving skills to design and develop innovative diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical solutions for healthcare. With the increasing utilization of technology in healthcare, the demand of biomedical engineers has rapidly increased, making it the fastest growing engineering discipline.
A Biomedical Engineer uses traditional engineering expertise to analyze and solve problems in biology and medicine, providing a tremendous enhancement in the quality and effectiveness of healthcare.
A Biomedical Engineer contributes towards better healthcare in a wide range of capacities such as designing instruments and devices, providing knowledge for developing new procedures, advancing scientific research, and conducting research to analyze and solve clinical problems.
The BE program provides students with opportunities for:
- Device based learning’ conducted by foreign qualified faculty
- Two six-week summer internships
- Project based learning to gain valuable practical insight into the field
- A commercial focus to awaken the entrepreneurial spirit in our students
- Broad-based curriculum which includes social science subjects for the holistic development of our student
Program Objectives
To prepare graduates with required knowledge, skills and aptitude to:
- Apply knowledge of sciences and engineering disciplines to design and develop, conduct research experiments, analyze, interpret data, identify, formulate and solve healthcare problems using an interdisciplinary engineering approach
- Utilize engineering problem-solving skills to overcome challenges in the healthcare industry.
- Optimize healthcare delivery by working with clinical engineering departments
- Conduct R&D and propagate medical device production industry in Pakistan based on international standards
Degree Offered
- Bachelor of Engineering Biomedical Engineering
- Duration: 4 Years
- Semesters: 8
- Credit Hours: 138
Entry Requirements
The applicant should:
- Have 60% marks in HSC (Pre-Engineering*or Pre-Medical), DAE or equivalent qualification
- Qualify the Aptitude Test and Interview
Internship Opportunities
- Healthcare centers, research laboratories, medical device industry and pharmaceutical industry
Career Prospects
Graduates will find opportunities in:
- Healthcare biomedical departments in hospitals
- Academics and higher education.
- Medical device manufacturers’ representatives
- Government regulatory institutions
- R&D organizations involved in analyzing, modeling and designing medical devices, systems, components or processes
TRACKS OFFERED
At BHU you can choose from the following tracks to discover your calling:
- Bioinstrumentation: Designing devices for monitoring, diagnosis and therapeutic purposes in healthcare settings
- Biomechanics: Applying principles of mechanics to biological systems to understand and overcome their limitations
- Biomaterials: Discovering suitable tissues and materials to interact with biological systems for repair, growth and augmentation
- Physiological Modeling: Understanding functions of living organisms and their systems using mathematical modeling and simulation
- Rehabilitation Engineering: Exploring and developing techniques for assisting people with disabilities and for recovery after an injury
CURRICULUM PLAN
Year 1
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHC101 | Applied Physics | 2+1 |
| BME102 | Introduction to Computing | 2+1 |
| ELE101 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3+1 |
| MTH101 / BIO101 | Basic Mathematics / Biology* | 3+0 |
| BME101 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 1+0 |
| IST101 | Islamic Studies | 2+0 |
| ENG100** | Functional English | 0+0 |
| Total | 16 |
*Non-credit: BIO101 Pre-Engineering/MTH101 for Pre-Medical
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PST101 | Pakistan Studies | 2+0 |
| ENG103 | Communication Skills | 2+0 |
| MTH103 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 3+0 |
| BSC102 | Biochemistry | 2+1 |
| CSC103 | Object Oriented Programming | 3+1 |
| ELE102 | Basic Electronics | 3+1 |
| Total | 18 |
Year 2
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MTH201 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 3+0 |
| PHY201 | Physiology-I | 2+1 |
| ELE201 | Circuit Analysis | 3+1 |
| BME201 | Computer Aided Engineering Drawing | 0+1 |
| ANA201 | Human Anatomy | 2+1 |
| BME202 | Biomedical Electronics | 3+1 |
| Total | 18 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MTH202 | Complex Variables and Transforms | 3+0 |
| ELE203 | Digital Logic Design | 3+1 |
| BME203 | Biomechanics | 3+1 |
| PHY202 | Physiology-II | 2+1 |
| BME204 | Biomedical Instrumentation I | 3+1 |
| Total | 18 |
Year 3
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BME301 | Biomedical Instrumentation II | 3+1 |
| ELE302 | Signals & Systems | 3+1 |
| MTH301 | Statistics | 3+0 |
| MTH302 | Numerical Analysis | 3+0 |
| ELE301 | Microprocessors and Interfacing | 2+1 |
| Total | 17 |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BME303 | Bio-signal Processing | 3+1 |
| BME304 | Modeling and Simulation | 2+1 |
| BME305 | Biomedical Control Systems | 3+1 |
| XXXxxx *** | Elective I | 3+0 |
| BME306 | Biomaterials | 3+1 |
| BME300** | Internship Seminar | 0+0 |
| Total | 18 |
Year 4
Semester 7
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MGT401 | Entrepreneurship | 3+0 |
| MGT402 | Engineering Management | 3+0 |
| ENG401 | Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills | 3+0 |
| XXXxxx *** | Elective-II | 3+0 |
| XXXxxx *** | Elective-III | 2+1 |
| BME449 **** | Final Year Design Project-I | 0+3 |
| Total | 18 |
Semester 8
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BME449 **** | Final Year Design Project-I | 0+3 |
| BME401 | Medical Imaging | 2+1 |
| BME402 | Professional Practices & Ethics | 3+0 |
| XXXxxx *** | Electives – IV | 3+0 |
| XXXxxx *** | Electives – V | 3+0 |
| Total | 15 |
*Course code for the electives is subject to the course offered
Note: This curriculum plan conforms to the current guidelines of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) for the program. These are subject to change by the HEC.