Biomedical Engineering
Programme Overview
Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary field in which engineering techniques are applied to solve problems in medicine and healthcare technologies. Biomedical engineers use microcomputers, lasers, and other materials to develop and improve medical research equipment that are used to diagnose or treat health problems. They may be involved in the design and engineering of medical products and equipment, for which they must have a firm understanding of biomechanics and neurophysiology. Areas of specialization are usually pursued at the graduate level and include the following areas: Bioinstrumentation; Biomechanics; Clinical Engineering; Systems Physiology; Biomaterials; and Rehabilitation engineering:
This 3-year BSc. Biomedical Engineering programme has a strong focus on the design, operation and maintenance of biomedical instruments, particularly those frequently used in our health care institutions. The types of instruments used for treatment has evolved rapidly, and includes radiotherapy machines, pacemakers, cardiac-assist devices, intelligent drug delivery systems, and lasers for surgery. Biomedical engineers serves as an interface between traditional engineering disciplines and living systems. They may specialize in either aspect - applying the patterns of living organisms to engineering design or engineering new approaches to human health.
This programme strongly emphasize teaching laboratories and project designs. The practical application and testing of the concepts presented in the theoretical classes for that semester will be explored in these laboratory sessions. Engineering students learn through a combination of design and laboratory work. This mix of theory and practical application allows students to think things through and then apply their ideas in a variety of real life situations. Students also learn to diagnose problems and develop a variety of solutions.
Programme Objectives
Graduates from the Engineering programs in the Faculty of Engineering are expected to attain or achieve the following Program Educational Objectives within a few years of graduation:
A reputation as a source of innovative solutions to complex problems
Serve the community as ethical and responsible professionals
Pursue advanced study and research in engineering
Have developed life-long learning skills and abilities
Have developed essential (soft) skills to engage technical and non-technical audiences
Guided by the principles of sustainable development and global interconnectedness, will understand how engineering projects affect society and the environment.
Admission Requirements
Admissions to any of the BSc Engineering programmes are as follows:
Matriculation into the traditional 3-year BSc engineering programmes (starts at Level 1) requires passes in at least five (5) CSECs (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics, and Physics, along with:
Passes in units 1 and 2 of CAPE mathematics and physics; or
Passes in GCE A ‘Level mathematics and physics; or
Passes in MATH0100, MATH0110, PHYS0411, PHYS0412, PHYS0421 and PHYS0422 from the Preliminary year of the Faculty of Science and Technology of The UWI; or
Diploma in a relevant engineering programme from an approved institution; or
Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline in the City & Guilds examination, inclusive of a pass in the advanced mathematics and science courses (Unit 351); or
Associate degrees in mathematics and physics or relevant engineering programme from approved community colleges; or
Passes in Higher International Baccalaureate (IB) in mathematics and physics; or
Successful Completion of the Preliminary Engineering Year.
Matriculation into the four (4) year engineering programme with the first year being a qualifying Preliminary Engineering programme. Minimum requirements are:
Passes in at least 5 CXC CSECs, or 5 BGCSE, or 5 Lower IBs all including mathematics, English A, physics (or electrical technology) and any other two subjects; or
Certificate or Diploma in City & Guilds engineering examinations; or
Equivalent high schools certificate from international institutions and SAT with demonstrated equivalence to item 2(a) above.
Equivalent passes in ‘Gaokao’ (China’s National College Entrance Examination), or equivalent College entry exams for other countries.
***The above requirement may be subjected to annual revisions.
Programme Structure
Semester Course Code Title
Semester 1 ECSE1102 Engineering Circuit Analysis and Devices
Semester 1 ECSE1104 Digital Circuits and Systems
Semester 1 ECSE1109 Programming for Engineers I
Semester 1 ENGR1100 The Engineering Profession
Semester 1 ENGR1105 Engineering Laboratory and Designs I
Semester 1 ENGR1180 Engineering Mathematics I
Semester 2 BMNG1210 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
Semester 2 ECSE1209 Programming for Engineers II
Semester 2 ELNG1101 Physics for Engineers
Semester 2 ENGR1200 Engineering Tools and Techniques
Semester 2 ENGR1205 Engineering Laboratory and Designs II
Semester 2 FOUN1014 Critical Reading and Writing
Biomedical Engineering Level 2
Semester Course Code Title
Semester 1 BMNG2130 Biomaterials
Semester 1 ECSE2102 Semiconductor Devices and Fabrication
Semester 1 ECSE2104 Microprocessors and Embedded Systems
Semester 1 ECSE2106 Signals and Linear Systems
Semester 1 ENGR2105 Engineering Laboratory and Designs III
Semester 1 ENGR2120 Technical Communications I
Semester 1 MATH2230 Engineering Mathematics 2
Semester 2 BMNG2210 Biomedical Instrumentation I
Semester 2 BMNG2230 Biomechanics
Semester 2 ECSE2202 Analogue Circuits and Instrumentation
Semester 2 ECSE2209 Control Systems Engineering
Semester 2 ENGM2280 Probability and Statistical Systems
Semester 2 ENGR2205 Engineering Laboratory and Designs IV
Semester 2 FOUN1301 Law, Governance and Society
Biomedical Engineering Level 3
Semester Course Code Title
Semester 1 BMNG3110 Biomedical Instrumentation II
Semester 1 BMNG3112 Human Physiology
Semester 1 BMNG3116 Introduction to Bioethics
Semester 1 BMNG3230 Clinical Engineering
Semester 1 LANG3003 Technical Writing
Semester 1 and 2 ECNG3020 Special Project
Semester 2 BMNG3240 Rehabilitation Engineering and Design
Semester 2 MDSC3104 Health Services Management
Semester 2 MGMT3136 Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship
Semester 2 PHYS3391 Biomedical Optics and Biomechanics
Semester 2 PHYS3397 Medical Radiation Physics and Imaging