Program Overview

Introduction to the Biomedical Engineering Program

The Biomedical Engineering (BME) program is a multi-disciplinary program that combines courses from electrical, electronics, and mechanical engineering programs, in addition to basic courses from medical programs. This 164 credit hours program can be completed in approximately 4 years by outstanding students. The aim of the BME program is to provide the market with graduate engineers equipped with both theoretical and practical skills, enabling them to compete nationally and regionally in the job market.

Program Structure and Requirements

The BME program utilizes modern, equipped labs in electrical, electronics, mechanical, and computer programs to provide students with the required laboratory skills needed in their engineering profession. To ensure hands-on skills, all BME students are required to complete 3 sessions of field training (each 80 hours) starting from the summer after the 2nd level in fields related to BME, either internally or externally.

Career Opportunities

The career for Biomedical Engineers is growing rapidly, with current and forthcoming job needs for engineers in clinical and hospital environments capable of dealing with medical equipment and related fields. Biomedical Engineers may have careers in:

• Medical equipment companies for the development of new equipment/techniques
• Medical equipment agencies for maintenance, training, and sales purposes
• Hospitals as medical staff support in surgical suites, planning, and following up on maintenance, purchases, and inventory activities
• Clinics for maintenance and training purposes
• Software houses

Required Qualities for Studying Biomedical Engineering

Candidates for the BME program should have, in addition to academic qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills to work with various professionals
• Capabilities of adapting to different working environments
• Ethical values toward the profession and society
• Good attention to details
• Efficient computer literacy
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to design effective, aesthetic products that are cost-effective
• Capacity to combine technical knowledge with creativity
• Adequate commercial awareness for analyzing product marketplaces

Educational Philosophy

The philosophical foundation of BME education is to articulate its ethical framework, exposing bioengineers to their ethical and social responsibilities. The philosophy aims to acquire both practical and theoretical knowledge of values, essential for invention, innovation, and inspiring bioengineers to acquire knowledge of the existing world and their responsibilities.

Overview of the Biomedical Engineering Program

The Biomedical Engineering Program is a recently emerged discipline that provides broad principles of scientific backgrounds in basic sciences, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering, in addition to medical backgrounds required to deal with human health needs. BME applies engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology, combining engineering design and problem-solving skills with medical and biological sciences to improve the healthcare environment.

Added Value of Studying Biomedical Engineering

Studying biomedical engineering can combine diverse skills to create solutions to continuing worldwide health issues, helping to change how patients are treated and lowering the cost of care. By deep understanding of the internal body, it can help health professionals truly evaluate, diagnose, and treat illnesses, making it an essential subject for improving the health of the world's population.

Students' Training and Research

All students are required to complete 3 sessions of training (each 80 hours) in fields related to BME, starting from the summer after the 2nd level. The training takes place in cooperation with national organizations, industries, or biomedical equipment agencies. The program also includes a student exchange program with The Missouri University, allowing some undergraduate students to attend courses at Missouri University of Science and Technology to develop their intellectual skills and build their overseas network.