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BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS (SKEBH)

The Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering with Honours is offered on a full-time basis. There is a growing demand for technical professionals who can effectively integrate the fields of biomedical science and engineering. Professionals who are capable of understanding medical problems within the context of engineering sciences will be able to solve problems that are of interest to both engineers and medical practitioners.

This new field of biomedical engineering has made significant contributions to technological advancement in various fields of medicine and healthcare.  These include the creation and production of artificial human parts, communication aids and assistive tools for people with disabilities, new diagnostic and therapeutic tools that lead to new medical procedures, etc. Technology in medicine has advanced so much that, today, there are countless medical devices specifically designed for home use.

The Biomedical Engineering bachelor programme is a mixed curriculum of engineering and biomedical sciences. The course contents for 1st year and 2nd year are geared towards the principles and fundamentals of biomedical engineering and sciences, such as Introduction to Biomedical Engineering and Basic Anatomy & Physiology; while also learning general engineering courses such as Engineering Mathematics and Digital Electronics. Students are also required to take general university courses such as Academic English Skill and Islamic & Asian Civilization.

In the 3rd year students will be exposed to more specialised courses such as Biomedical Instrumentation & Measurement, Clinical Engineering, and Biomedical Materials. In the final 4th year, students will be further reinforced in the field of biomedical engineering through courses like Biomedical Systems Design, Biochemistry for Biomedical Engineers and Biomedical Signal Processing. Students will also be required to take three elective courses such as Rehabilitation Engineering, Biosystems Modelling, and Medical Informatics. In addition, students in the final year are required to complete a Final Year Project (FYP), Professional Practice in Biomedical Engineering and Entrepreneurship. All these courses are designed and structured to produce a competent and reliable biomedical engineer.

Graduates of this course can find work opportunities in hospitals, companies involve in biomedical products, either manufacturing them, sales and service, or R&D, Ministry of Health, Malaysia, and any other party interested in health care. Among the job opportunities available to the biomedical engineer are:

  • Government regulators to oversee the implementation of the Medical Devices Act when it is enacted.
  • Engineers in hospitals or medical centers responsible for the procurement, maintenance and usage of medical devices.
  • Sales engineer of biomedical devices.
  • Engineers involve in R&D in biomedical engineering.
  • Engineers to perform test and calibration services.
  • Engineers involve in the manufacturing of medical devices.
  • Engineers in the Ministry of Health,Malaysia,responsible for the planning,management and operation of the engineering services of the public health care sector.
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General Information

1.   Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2.   Teaching Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
3.   Programme Name Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) with Honours
4.   Final Award Bachelor of Engineering (Bio-Medical) with Honours
5.   Programme Code SEBB-01
6.   Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation Malaysian Qualification Agency Engineering Accreditation Council
7.    Language(s) of Instruction English and Bahasa Melayu
8.   Mode of Study (Conventional, distance learning, etc) Conventional
9.   Mode of operation (Franchise, self-govern, etc) Self-governing
10. Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time) Full Time
11. Study Duration Minimum: 4 years
Maximum: 6 years

 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

Code Programmed Educational Objectives
PEO1 Become Biomedical Engineers who are competent, innovative, and productive in addressing stakeholders’ needs.
PEO2 Grow professionally with proficient soft skills.
PEO3 Demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct, positive attitude, and societal responsibilities.

 

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

After having completed the programme, graduates should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
Code Program Learning Outcomes
PLO1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization as specified in WKl to WK4 respectively to develop solutions to complex engineering problems.
PLO2 Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WKl to WK4).
PLO3 Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WK5).
PLO4 Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WK8).
PLO5 Create, select and apply, and recognize limitation of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems (WK2 and WK6).
PLO6 Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems (WKl, WK5, and WK7).
PLO7 Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion (WK9).
PLO8 Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings (WK9 ).
PLO9 Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences.
PLO10 Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
PLO11 Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change (WK8).

Entry Requirements

For Malaysian Students

General Entry Requirements:

  1. A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level, and
  2. A pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subjects in the STPM, or
  3. A pass in STAM Qualification for at least Jayyid level, or
  4. A pass in Malaysian Matriculation Certificate / Foundation with minimum CGPA of 2.00, or
  5. Hold A – Level / International Baccalaureate / Australian Matriculation (Ausmat) Certificate, or
  6. Hold Diploma / Equivalent recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate or a pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subject in the STPM, or
  7. Hold Diploma Vokasional recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate, or
  8. Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

Special Requirements for the Programme

  1. Comply to university general requirements, and
  2. Comply to special requirements for the programme. Please refer to https://admission.utm.my/entry-requirements-ug-malaysian/ for further details.
  3. Do not have any physical disabilities

 

For International Students

General Entry Requirements:

  1. A Senior High School Certificate/Senior Secondary School/other equivalent pre-university qualifications from government schools (with a period of at least 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary). Refer to https://admission.utm.my/general-entry-requirement/ for further details.
  2. Participate in the bridging program organized by the university, and
  3. Attained a minimum Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)/ Band 5.5 in IELTS/ Score of 46 in TOEFL iBT.
  4. Pass the Health requirements.

 

Please refer to admission.utm.my/entry-requirements-ug-international/ for further details.

Note: -Year of entry and duration of study will be based on the credit exemptions or credit transfer awarded by the university.

Award Requirements

To graduate, students must:

  • Attain a total of not less than 138 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 0.
  • Professional Skill Certificate (PSC)
  1. How to Get Yourself Employed (HTGYE)
  2. ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System Requirement (ISO)
  3. Occupational Safety and Health Awareness (OSHA)
  4. How to Manage Your Personal Finance (HTMYPF)
  5. Test of English Communication Skills for Graduating Students (TECS):

(i)      TECS 1001 (Paper I – Oral Interaction)
(ii)     TECS 1002 (Paper II – Writing)

Overall Flowchart As SEBB Student (1st Intake-October)

Overall Flowchart As SEBB Student (2nd Intake-March)

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