Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering program is designed to apply engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes within the healthcare industry.

Program Overview

Biomedical Engineering is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes within the healthcare industry. A recent study projects the UAE healthcare market to grow 12.7% to AED71.56 billion and the number of hospital beds to increase to 13,881 by 2020. Biomedical Engineers are needed to sustain such growth by maintaining and improving the quality of healthcare services in the country and reducing their cost through the use of smart technologies.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the program are to produce Biomedical Engineers who will be able to:

• Demonstrate success in the biomedical engineering field with a good set of technical, problem-solving, and leadership accomplishments.
• Participate in life-long learning activities such as training, continuing education, or graduate studies.
• Contribute to the development and growth of local and global communities and uphold ethical, social, and professional responsibilities.

Student Outcomes

The following learning outcomes describe the competencies and skills that Abu Dhabi University Biomedical Engineering students will acquire by graduation:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs taking into consideration public health, safety, welfare, global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments that take into consideration the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge using appropriate learning strategies.

Career Opportunities

You will have many diverse career opportunities in the following fields:

• Hospitals and clinics
• Healthcare government entities
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Medical equipment companies
• Training and technical support for medical equipment
• Healthcare support services
• Sales of medical equipment and supplies Within these fields, you will be fully equipped to undertake the following:
• Design biomedical equipment and devices including artificial organs, smart body parts, and computer-aided medical diagnosis systems.
• Install, configure, maintain, and technically support biomedical devices and equipment.
• Assess the safety and effectiveness of biomedical devices and equipment.
• Train doctors and other healthcare professionals on the proper use of biomedical devices and equipment.
• Solve problems through the investigation of the biological systems of humans and animals with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists.

Entry Requirements

High School Curriculum

The minimum grade requirements for different high school curricula are as follows:

• MOE Advance & MOE ADEK: 80%
• MOE General: 90%
• MOE ADEK: 90%
• MOE Elite: 75%
• UAE Science Streams High School (Before 2017): 80%
• UAE Literary Streams High School (Before 2017): 90%
• British Curriculum or IGCSE / GCE (Completed Year 13/Grade 12 of High School) (subjects are more Science & Math Oriented): 80%
• British Curriculum or IGCSE / GCE (Completed Year 13/Grade 12 of High School) (subjects are more Literary Oriented): 90%
• American / Canadian (subjects are more Literary Oriented): 90%
• American / Canadian (subjects are more Science & Math Oriented): 80%
• Indian/Pakistani/Bangladesh (subjects are more Science & Math Oriented): 50%
• International Baccalaureate (subjects are more Science & Math Oriented): 24 points

Language Proficiency & Other Tests

• English EmSAT: 1100
• IELTS: 5
• TOEFL IBT: 61
• TOEFL CBT: 173
• ITP: 500
• Cambridge: 154-161
• IESOL/SESOL: B1/B2
• Pearson PTE: 36-41

Mathematics

• EmSAT: 800
• SAT: 555
• Math Subject ADU Preparatory Course
• Placement to Pre-Calculus level in ADU Math Placement Test

Physics

• Physics EmSAT: 800
• ADU Preparatory Course

Tuition Fees Structure & Calculation

The total tuition fees for the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering program are as follows:

• Abu Dhabi: AED 247,590
• Al Ain: AED 198,345 The tuition fees structure and calculation are based on the college and department classification, with different rates for undergraduate and graduate students.

Program Structure

The program consists of the following components:

• General Education: 27 credit hours
• Degree Requirements: 30 credit hours
• Major Requirements: 67 credit hours
• Major Electives: 9 credit hours
• Open Electives: 3 credit hours

Scholarship and Financial Aids

Abu Dhabi University offers scholarships and financial aid to outstanding students, with the aim of empowering them to pursue their educational objectives and contribute to the development of the UAE. The university considers it an important national duty to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education, regardless of their financial situation.