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