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

Through this program, students will learn how to apply biomedical engineering knowledge and skills to solve problems, design biomedical experiments, and use, maintain, and create medical devices and equipment. The program supports five of the nine pillars that will form the architecture of Abu Dhabi's social, political, and economic future in the healthcare sector.

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

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering program 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, graduates 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

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering program are as follows:

• High School Curriculum: MOE Advance & MOE ADEK, MOE General, MOE ADEK, MOE Elite, UAE Science Streams High School, UAE Literary Streams High School, British Curriculum or IGCSE / GCE, American / Canadian, Indian/Pakistani/Bangladesh, International Baccalaureate
• Minimum Grade: 80% - 90% depending on the curriculum
• Language Proficiency: 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

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

• Total fees: AED 247,590 (Abu Dhabi), AED 198,345 (Al Ain)
• Tuition fees structure:
  • College of Arts and Sciences: AED 41,580 (Abu Dhabi), AED 33,210 (Al Ain)
  • College of Engineering: AED 206,010 (Abu Dhabi), AED 165,135 (Al Ain)
• Credit Hour Cost: AED 1,540 (College of Arts and Sciences), AED 1,890 (College of Engineering)
• Required Credits: 27 (College of Arts and Sciences), 109 (College of Engineering)

Scholarship and Financial Aids

Abu Dhabi University offers scholarships and financial aids to outstanding students. The university is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives. The scholarship and financial aid program represents a key pillar in the university's strategy for academic excellence and reflects its commitment to supporting the development of the UAE.

Program Details

• Type: Undergraduate
• Credit Hours: 136
• Duration: 4 years
• Language: English
• Study mode: Full Time
• Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
• Delivery mode: Day
• Campuses: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering program includes:

• 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