Program Overview

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BSc in Biomedical Engineering

The BSc in Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Overview

A BSc in Biomedical Engineering provides a solid foundation in both engineering and the life sciences. The curriculum integrates engineering and molecular and cellular biology into a single biomedical engineering core. In addition, each student selects an area of specialization that provides more depth in a selected area of biomedical engineering.

The demand for biomedical engineers in the UAE and the region continues to expand in response to the growing medical industry. The instructional program is designed to impart knowledge of contemporary issues relevant to the health challenges in the UAE and at the forefront of biomedical engineering research in student-centered, collaborative learning environments. The overall goal is to produce high-quality engineers who will be leaders in their field and who are well-equipped to pursue further graduate degrees, medical school, or professional careers.

Program Enrolment and Degree Data

• Number of Enrolled Students:
  • Fall 2024: 399
  • Fall 2023: 482
  • Fall 2022: 388
  • Fall 2021: 288
  • Fall 2020: 183
  • Fall 2019: 124
  • Fall 2018: 109
• Number of Graduates:
  • 2024: 35
  • 2023: 50
  • 2022: 42
  • 2021: 40
  • 2020: 35
  • 2019: 20
  • 2018: 26

Program Educational Objectives

• Graduates will meet the expectations of employers of Biomedical engineers.
• Qualified graduates will pursue advanced study if they so desire.

Student Outcomes (Program Learning Outcomes)

Students graduating with a BSc in Biomedical Engineering degree will attain the following:

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

Career Opportunities

Biomedical engineers are well-prepared for advanced educational opportunities and research, in both master's and doctoral programs connected with the Healthcare Engineering Innovation Center (HEIC) and Biotechnology Center (BTC), as well as in professional degrees, including the Medical Doctor (MD) (via the Pre-Med track embedded within the undergraduate studies) and the Masters in Public Health (MPH). In addition, plenty of employability exists in the Mubadala-connected hospitals, such as Cleveland Clinic and Health Point, and in SEHA Health System.

Career Specialization

• Enhancement and application of medical instrumentation and imaging technologies, along with new diagnostic tools, via advanced biosignal processing techniques, employing AI-based solutions.
• Development of medical devices, such as artificial organs and limbs, and provision of new alternatives in disease diagnosis and intervention.

Program Facilities

The Biomedical Engineering Program laboratories and facilities include:

• Organic Chemistry Laboratory
• Molecular Biology Laboratory
• Cell and Tissue Laboratory
• Electrophysiology Laboratory
• Human Movement Laboratory
• Biomaterials Testing Facilities
• Advanced Microscopy Facilities
• 3D Bioprinting Facilities

Structure

To be recommended for graduation with a BSc in Biomedical Engineering degree, students must satisfactorily complete the courses in the specified categories as set out below. The normal length of the BSc in Biomedical Engineering program is 129 credits, comprising 45 credits of University General Education Requirements, 19 credits of College of Engineering Requirements, and 65 credits of Biomedical Engineering Core and Technical/Free Electives requirements.

Additional Math/Science Requirements (14 Credits)

To satisfy the College of Engineering requirements, BSc in Biomedical Engineering requires the following four Math and Science courses in addition to the Math/Sciences required in GERs:

• CHEM 115
• PHYS 121
• MATH 111
• MATH 112

Biomedical Engineering Core Requirements (45 Credits)

• BMED 202: Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals
• BMED 221: Human Anatomy and Physiological Modeling for Engineers
• BMED 321: Mechanics for Biomedical Engineers
• BMED 322: Functional Biomechanics
• BMED 331: Biotransport Phenomena
• BMED 341: Molecular Cell Biology for Engineers
• BMED 342: Molecular Genetics, Technologies and Tools
• BMED 351: Biomedical Circuits and Signals
• BMED 352: Fundamentals of Biomedical Signal Processing
• BMED 399: Biomedical Engineering Internship
• BMED 497: Senior Design Project I
• BMED 498: Senior Design Project II
• BMED 499: Biomedical Engineering Internship
• CHEM 211: Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

Biomedical Engineering Technical Electives (18 Credits)

The following is a sample list of courses that will satisfy the technical electives in the BSc in Biomedical Engineering. Additional courses may be approved by the department as technical electives. A technical elective must be at 300-level or 400-level.

• BMED 411: Biomaterials
• BMED 412: Regenerative Medicine
• BMED 413: Application of Bio-molecular Tools
• BMED 415: Nanotechnology for Drug Discovery and Delivery
• BMED 421: Physiological Control Systems
• BMED 422: Rehabilitation Engineering
• BMED 423: Biorobotics and Medical Device Design
• BMED 424: Photonics for Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology
• BMED 425: Biomedical Imaging: Principles and Systems
• BMED 426: Biomedical Image Processing: Operations and Applications
• BMED 428: Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications
• BMED 430: Bioinformatics
• BMED 431: Data Mining and Machine Learning for Bioinformatics
• BMED 495: Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering
• BMED 496: Data Measurement, Modeling and Analysis in Biomedical Engineering
• CHEM 311: Biochemistry I
• BMED 377: Undergraduate Research
• BMED 477: Undergraduate Research

Free Electives (2 Credits)

All students must complete 2 credits of free electives which are intended to provide students with flexibility to support their career paths and individual interests.

Biomedical Engineering Pre-Med Track (Optional)

The Pre-MED track, as part of the undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering, is designed to provide the BME students with sufficient preparation to successfully take the American Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) exam upon the completion of their junior year.

Course Descriptions

BMED 202: Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals

Introduction to the conservation laws of mass, energy, charge, and momentum in biological systems.

BMED 211: Human Anatomy

The primary objective of this course is to provide the information of anatomical terminology.

BMED 212: Human Physiology and Modeling

The primary objective of this course is to introduce to students on how the human organs function at a physiological level.

BMED 321: Mechanics for Biomedical Engineers

This is an introductory course in engineering mechanics.

BMED 322: Functional Biomechanics

A study of the biomechanical principles underlying the kinetics and kinematics of normal and abnormal human motion.

BMED 331: Biotransport Phenomena

The primary objective of this course is to study the fundamental principles of fluid, heat, and mass transfer with particular emphasis on physiological and biomedical systems.

BMED 341: Molecular Cell Biology

This course provides students with fundamental understanding of current topics and techniques in molecular biology.

BMED 342: Molecular Genetics, Technologies and Tools

The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of genetics.

BMED 351: Biomedical Circuits and Signals

The primary objective of this course is to study analogue, digital electronic circuits and their application to biomedical instrumentation and physiological measurements.

BMED 352: Fundamentals of Biomedical Signal Processing

The primary objective of this course is to study analogue and digital signal processing techniques and microcomputer system, and their application to biomedical instrumentation and physiological measurements.

BMED 391: Independent Study II

This course gives an upper-level undergraduate student the opportunity to participate in an individual or group project, study, or research activity under the supervision of a faculty member.

BMED 395: Data Measurement, M & Analysis

This course mainly deals with new trends in Biomedical Engineering and emerging technologies.

BMED 411: Biomaterials

Introduction to the field of biomaterials used in the design of medical devices, and to augment or replace soft and hard tissues.

BMED 412: Regenerative Medicine

The purpose of the course is to provide a basic grounding in the principles and practice of regenerative medicine.

BMED 413: Application of Bio-molecular Tools

This course will focus on delivery of the principles of genomics, genetic epidemiology and DNA-based marker assisted testing.

BMED 415: Nanotechnology for Drug Discovery and Delivery

The course discusses natural and synthetic biomaterials that are suitable for drug delivery systems.

BMED 421: Physiological Control Systems

This course will expose students to the design of physiological control systems from engineering viewpoints.

BMED 422: Rehabilitation Engineering

This is a project-based course that focuses via literature search and experimental work on the rehabilitative and neural aspects of biomedical engineering.

BMED 423: Biorobotics and Medical Device Design

Fundamentals of Mechatronics.

BMED 424: Photonics for Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology

The primary objective of this course is to focus on the use and the modulation of light technology for medical applications.

BMED 425: Biomedical Imaging: Principles and Systems

This course covers the fundamental principles and systems in biomedical imaging.

BMED 426: Biomedical Image Processing: Operations and Applications

This course covers state of the art methods for medical image processing.

BMED 428: Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications

The main objective of this course is to provide knowledge of biosensors design development and applications.

BMED 430: Bioinformatics

This course aims to introduce future engineers to bioinformatics tools and analysis methods.

BMED 431: Data Mining and Machine Learning for Bioinformatics

The course provides the students a comprehensive discussion of data-intensive computations and hands-on experience on applications of data mining and machine learning in the area of bioinformatics.

BMED 491: Independent Study III

This course gives an upper-level undergraduate student the opportunity to participate in an individual or group project, study, or research activity under the supervision of a faculty member.

BMED 495: Introduction to Neuroscience

This course mainly deals with new trends in Biomedical Engineering and emerging technologies.

BMED 497: Senior Design Project I

Participation in team projects dealing with design and development of a product or a system, in accordance with project-specific objectives and constraints.

BMED 498: Senior Design Project II

Continuation of BMED 497.

BMED 377: Undergraduate Research

This course provides an opportunity for students, working individually or in small groups, to develop an enhanced understanding and application of specific research methods and/or creative practices.

BMED 477: Undergraduate Research

This course provides an opportunity for students, working individually or in small groups, to develop an enhanced understanding and application of specific research methods and/or creative practices.

Typical Study Sequence

The typical sequence for BSc Biomedical Engineering is as follows:

• Year 1:
  • Fall: ENGL 101, MATH 111, CHEM 115, GENS 101
  • Spring: ENGL 102, MATH 112, PHYS 121, COSC 114
• Year 2:
  • Fall: MATH 242, COSC 202, BMED 202, PHYS 122, BIOL 111
  • Spring: MATH 211, BMED 221, CHEM 211, BUSSXXX/HUMAXXX
• Year 3:
  • Fall: BUSS 322, BMED 331, BMED 321, BMED 341, BMED 351
  • Spring: BMED 322, BMED 342, BMED 352, Free Elective
• Year 4:
  • Fall: BMED 497, Technical Elective, Technical Elective, Technical Elective, BUSS XXX
  • Spring: BMED 498, Technical Elective, HUMA 105/106, GENS 400

Total Credit Hours: 129