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Inaya Medical Colleges
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
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Program Overview

Introduction to the Biomedical Technology Program

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has an increasing demand for medical services in both governmental and private sectors. The Program of Biomedical Technology (BMT) at Inaya Medical Colleges (IMCs) offers an undergraduate program that prepares competent and compassionate professionals in Biomedical Technology.


Program Overview

The BMT program is designed to graduate specialists who can plan, organize, apply, and evaluate their work process with the aim of promoting health, preventing disease, making diagnoses, and treating diseases. BMT healthcare professionals are able to interact with other professionals in primary and secondary healthcare environments to provide optimal diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes.


Career Opportunities

The demand for Biomedical Technology Specialists is increasing in several areas, including:


  • Academic institutions, where medical equipment is used for training and research
  • Hospital Engineering
  • Healthcare institutions (public and private)
  • Medical equipment industry
  • Sales and marketing of medical equipment

Program Goals

The goals of the BMT program are to:


  • Prepare qualified professionals to keep pace with developments in biomedical technology, and equip them with professional responsibility and ethics
  • Attract distinguished talents faculty that meet the department's needs and requirements and contribute to achieving the department's vision and mission
  • Engage in life-long learning and continuous self-development to expand knowledge of contemporary professional issues in biomedical engineering
  • Perform advanced biomedical technology engineering studies leading to innovative research to deliver affordable and sustainable solutions for healthcare issues

Study Plan

The study plan for the BMT program consists of 136 credit hours, implemented over 4 academic years, in addition to an internship year. The program includes a range of courses, including:


Level 1

  • BIOS 101: Biostatistics
  • COMM 101: Communication Skills
  • ORI 000: Orientation
  • ISLM 105: Medical Jurisprudence
  • COMP 101: Computer for Health Sciences
  • ARAB 101: Arabic Language
  • ENGL 101: English Language (1)

Level 2

  • BIOL 101: Biology
  • ETH 101: Ethics in Health Care
  • PHYS 101: General Physics
  • CHEM 101: Introduction to Chemistry
  • ENGL 102: English Language (2)
  • ENGL 105: Medical Terminology

Level 3

  • BMT 231: Introduction To Biomedical Technology
  • BMT 232: Introduction To The Materials Science Of Biomaterials
  • MATH 231: General Mathematics
  • BMS 231: Anatomy, Embryology & Histology
  • BMS 232: Physiology
  • BMS 234: Medical Ethics

Level 4

  • BMT 242: Biomedical Electronics
  • BMT 243: Biomedical Technology Design And Manufacturing(I)
  • BMT 244: Human Physiology For Engineers(I)
  • BMT 245: Polymeric Biomaterials Technology
  • MATH 241: Applied Mathematics

Level 5

  • BMT 351: Biomedical Measurements
  • BMT 352: Analytical And Experimental Methods For Biomedical Engineerings
  • BMT 353: Biomedical Technology Design And Manufacturing(II)
  • BMT 355: Fundamentals Of Biomedical Instrumentation
  • ISLM 106: Family in Islam
  • ARAB 103: Writing In Arabic Language

Level 6

  • BMT 361: Analog And Digital Circuits Laboratory
  • BMT 362: Bioelectricity
  • BMT 363: Biomechanics
  • BMT 364: Biomedical Signal Processing
  • BMT 365: Biomedical Technology Senior Design
  • BMT 366: Human Physiology For Engineers(II)
  • ISLM 107: Economic System in Islam

Level 7

  • BMT 471: Linear Systems In Biomedical Technology
  • BMT 472: Biomedical Microcontroller Applications
  • BMT 473: Tissue Technology
  • BMT 474: Medical Instrumentation
  • BMT 475: Research In Biomedical Technology
  • BMT 476: Medical Imaging(I)

Level 8

  • BMT 481: Special Topics In Biomedical Technology
  • BMT 482: Cardiovascular Biomechanics
  • BMT 483: Advanced Biomedical Signal Processing
  • BMT 484: Medical Device Design
  • BMT 485: Medical Imaging(II)
  • ISLM 108: Human Rights

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO's)

The program learning outcomes for the BMT program are:


  • Knowledge and Understanding: Recognize the basics of biomedical sciences knowledge, describe the basic concept of engineering sciences related to biomedical technology field, and identify the roles played by the biomedical technology in society health and environmental contexts
  • Skills: Use the basic tools for designing and manufacturing related to biomedical technology field, analyze and interpret data from experiments, examine biomedical technology problems, conduct technical written, oral, and graphical communication, and utilize advance mathematics to solve biomedical engineering problems
  • Values: Engage in independent and life-long learning in biomedical technology, recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in biomedical technology situations and make informed judgments, and function effectively as a member of a technical team

Graduate Attributes

The graduate attributes for the BMT program are:


  • Knowledge of biomedical technology: Apply mathematical, scientific, technological, and technical expertise
  • Problem analysis: Ability to use sufficient skills and knowledge to define, formulate, evaluate, and address complex technical issues
  • Design: The ability to design solutions to complex, unfinished problems and design systems, components, or processes that fit specific requirements
  • Use of technology tools: An ability to use the basic tools for designing, analyzing, and manufacturing related to the biomedical technology field
  • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to function effectively as a participant and team leader, ideally in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Communication skills: An ability to communicate complex technical concepts in the field and the society in general

Laboratories

The BMT Department has a laboratory containing several units, including:


  • Seven sets of simulation boards
  • Simulator and safety Analyzer equipment
  • Electronic sets (Test boards, Power supplies, Oscilloscopes, Function generators, Digital multi-meters, Solder station)
  • Mechanical ventilators
  • X-RAY simulator

This lab is used for some BMT courses, where students are introduced and taught basics of electronics and measurements. The department is seeking to develop the lab and provide additional equipment to develop students' familiarity with the widest spectrum of current medical devices.


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