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Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering Technology (Honours)

Course Description

Overview

Is a Biomedical Engineering Technology degree for You?

The medical field is changing rapidly, and new technology are being introduced that have the potential to completely alter how treatments are delivered. Biomedical engineering technology is responsible for some of the most exciting medical technology advances, and is also one of the most rapidly growing fields in medicine and technology.

At UoC, you will gain exposure to and experience a variety of medical devices and equipment, including patient monitors, electrocardiographs, infusion devices, ventilators, patient-care computers, and other related medical devices.

Our biomedical engineering technology degree programme  provides an in-depth knowledge of various fields within the biomedical engineering technology sphere such as medical instrumentation, biomechanics, biomaterials, medical imaging and image processing, biomedical signal processing, biomedical computing and simulation, and biomedical electronic circuit.

Our Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering Technology (Honours) programme is accredited by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and recognised by Sydney Accord. The programme has been accredited for a duration of six years, a testament to the significant impact on the quality and standards of our education. The Sydney Accord is an international alliance of agreement that recognises the equivalence of engineering technology academic programmes, ensuring that graduates from signatory countries have comparable skills and qualifications.


Entry Requirement :


UOC Foundation programme or equivalent
Foundation in a related field Pass with minimum of CGPA 2.00
Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM)

Pass with minimum GPA 2.00 (Grade C) in Mathematics and 1 Science subject

A-Level

Pass with Grade C in 3 subjects including Mathematics and 1 Science subject

Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)

Pass with Jayyid grade including a credit in Mathematics and 1 Science subject in SPM (or equivalent)

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Pass with Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics and 1 Science subject
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
Pass with aggregate 60% in 3 subjects including Mathematics and 1 Science subject
Diploma in Engineering / Engineering Technology (Level 4, MQF) in a related field
Pass with minimum CGPA 2.00
English Qualifications
For international students only :

IELTS            -  Minimum score of 5.0

TOEFL          -  Minimum score of 500

or its equivalent


Programme Highlights

Career Prospect

Studies in biomedical engineering technology can lead to various careers that include :

Medical instrumentation
Image processing and medical imaging
Biosignal processing
Biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering
Bioinformatics and telemedicine
Biomedical computing and simulation
Artificial organ and prosthetics
Medical robotics


Career Organisation

Graduates of our biomedical engineering technology degree programme will be able to work in :

Public hospitals
Private medical centres
Medical devices manufacturing industries
Research and development centres (Biomedical)
Pharmaceutical industries


Course Structure

Course Structure :


Course Description
The Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering Technology programme at UoC is a four-year programme that prepares graduates to become competent and committed biomedical technology engineers with the ability to apply technical knowledge in designing, analysing, repairing, and solving problems. Graduates also become skilled engineering technologists, combining exposure and experience with a wide range of equipment and apparatus, including patient monitors, electrocardiographs, infusion devices, blood-gas analyzers, patient-care computers, and other related medical devices and equipment.

Course Description

The Biomedical Engineering Technology degree programme in UoC is structured with 60% technical and practical courses/content and 40% theoretical courses/content. At the final semester, students will be exposed to laboratory sessions and technical courses such as Medical Devices Maintenance and Repair. There will also be 28 weeks dedicated to complete Final Year Project 1 and 2. The curriculum is designed to expose students to the necessary experience and technical aspects before they enter the industry fields.

Students will also have Industrial Training at private or government hospitals. Practical training can also take place at organisations that manufacture medical devices or are related to the bioengineering medical field.


Year 1
  • English for Special Purposes 1 & 2
  • Calculus
  • Basic Electrical Engineering
  • Introduction to Medicine
  • Laboratory 1 & 2
  • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Technology
  • Ordinary Differential Equations
  • Information & Communication Technology
  • Material Science
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Affective Domain
Year 2
  • Young Mercy / ISLET
  • Culture & Diversity
  • Academic Writing
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Computer Programming
  • Electric Circuit Analysis
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Forces, Field & Flows
  • Laboratory 3 & 4
  • Young Mercy 2
  • Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
  • Biomechanics
  • Digital Electronics
  • Analog Electronics
  • Signal & Systems
  • Affective Domain
Year 3
  • Haematology & Immunology
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Biostatistics
  • Biophysics
  • Biomedical Signal Processing & Analysis
  • Biomedical Measurement & Instrumentation
  • Biomedical Electronics & Microcomputer
  • Laboratory 5 & 6
  • Affective Domain
  • Pathology & Microbiology
  • Biomedical Acts, Standards & Safety
  • Biomedical Imaging System
  • Biomaterials
  • Medical Image Processing & Analysis
  • Medical Devices Maintenance & Repair
  • Project Management
  • Final Year Project 1

Year 4
  • Final Year Project 2
  • Design of Biomedical Devices & Systems
  • Hospital Engineering
  • Laboratory 7
  • Affective Domain
  • Elective 1 & 2
  • Practical Training

Course Summary

  • MQA: (MQA/FA9005)
  • Full Time: 4 years
  • Full Time Tuition Fees (Domestic): RM 80000.00
  • Full Time Tuition Fees (International) : RM 84000.00

Institution Information

  • Campus: University of Cyberjaya (UoC)
  • Faculty: Allied Health Sciences
  • Course Category: Electronics and Automation
  • Application Intake: March October
  • Area : Cyberjaya Selangor

Location

About the University/College

  • Institution : University of Cyberjaya (UoC)
  • Location : Cyberjaya Selangor

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