Biomedical Engineering Technology, Diploma, Full-time

Program Overview

The Biomedical Engineering Technology program at BCIT is a two-year diploma program that prepares graduates for careers in the healthcare industry. Students learn about medical equipment maintenance, medical device development, and healthcare technology. The program includes hands-on training, research, and field trips, and graduates have a reputation for launching successful careers in the healthcare industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Biomedical Engineering Technology program at BCIT is a two-year, full-time diploma program that prepares graduates to work in the healthcare industry, maintaining specialized medical equipment used to support patient care or develop new medical devices and products.

Outline:

Level 1 (15 weeks)

• Anatomy and Physiology 1 (BMET)
• Electronics Principles and Practice 1
• Technical Communication 1 for Biomedical Engineering Technology
• Introduction to Computer Architecture and Configuration
• Technical Math for Biomedical Engineering
• Physics for Biomedical Engineering Technology

Level 2A (15 weeks)

• Anatomy and Physiology 2 (BMET)
• Electronics Principles and Practice 2
• Biomedical Computer Networks and Data Communication
• Digital Electronics
• Technical Communication 2 for Biomedical Engineering Technology
• Software Engineering
• Calculus for Biomedical Engineering

Level 2B (5 weeks)

• Electrical Skills Workshop for Biomedical Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Skills Workshop for Biomedical Engineering Technology
• Practical Skills in Biomedical Engineering Technology
• Biomedical Engineering Technology Seminars
• Investigations in Biomedical Engineering Technology

Level 3 (15 weeks)

• Electronics Principles and Practice 3
• Biomedical Devices Technology 1
• Medical Device Standards
• Computer Network Applications in Healthcare
• Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems
• General and Organic Chemistry for Biomedical Engineering

Level 4A (15 weeks)

• Biomedical Devices Technology 2
• Biomedical Engineering Technology Project
• Medical Imaging Systems
• Biochemistry/Instrumental Analysis
• Technical Communication 3 for Biomedical Engineering Technology
• Electronic Image Displays
• Health Sciences Interprofessional Patient Care
• Statistics for Biomedical Engineering

Level 4B (5 weeks)

• Practical Experience in Biomedical Engineering Technology

Assessment:

Assessment methods and criteria used in the program include:

• Assignments
• Quizzes
• Exams
• Projects
• Presentations
• Lab reports
• Practical demonstrations

Teaching:

• Lectures
• Labs
• Research
• Design projects
• Field trips
• Guest speakers
• Hands-on training

Careers:

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering Technology program have a reputation for launching careers in the healthcare industry. Career opportunities include:

• Hospital biomedical engineering technologist
• Medical device field service technician
• Technology support and training specialist
• Research and development engineer
• Medical product sales and marketing representative