Biomedical Engineering (MEEB)

The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) at FKE is a research-based postgraduate program tailored for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent field. Designed as a multi-disciplinary program, it aims to enhance participants’ abilities in advanced research, analytical thinking, and academic presentation. The program prepares candidates to contribute new insights or augment existing knowledge in their area of specialization through a research thesis. The degree is conferred upon successful completion of a research thesis and a comprehensive oral defense (viva voce). Prospective students are encouraged to strengthen their foundational knowledge and broaden their understanding across relevant disciplines to ensure they can carry out high-quality, impactful research.

Intake March/October* every year

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Application for February* intake is open from September to November (for international student) and from September to December (for local student).
Application for October* intake is open from March to June (for international student) and from March to July (for local student).

Graduates of this program are well-positioned for premium employment opportunities in sectors such as biomedical engineering. With their specialized research skills and technical expertise, they are highly sought after for roles in multinational technology companies and R&D divisions. Many also progress into leadership, consultancy, or PhD programs, making them competitive candidates for both local and international career paths.

Career Prospect

Area of Study

Biomedical

Biomaterials
Biomechantronics
Biomedical Imaging
Biomedical Instrumentation
Biosignal Processing
Clinical Engineering
Health Care Management System

Medical Computing
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Rehabilitation Engineering
Tissue Engineering
Medical Imaging
Bioinformatics

Study Mode & Duration

Mode (Full time)	Minimum Duration	Maximum Duration
On-campus (at UTM JB)	1 Years (2 Semester)	4 Years (8 Semester)

Mode of Study	Conventional
Mode of Operation	Self-governed

MEEB : Master of Philosophy

Program Educational Objective (PEO)

PEO 1: Knowledgeable and competent in research on advanced areas of Biomedical Engineering.

PEO 2: Practice professionalism and high standards of ethical conduct within organization and society.

PEO 3: Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills.

Program Learning Outcome (PLO)

At the end of this programme, graduates from this program are expected to have the
following outcomes:

PLO 1: Integrate and generate in-depth relevant knowledge independently dan using innovative techniques, tools and skills for decision-making to manage basis and resolve a complex problem in the field of Biomedical Engineering as a for research.

PLO 2: Construct a critical and innovative solution for complex problems or issues in the field of Biomedical Engineering through research using the latest development techniques and skills.

PLO 3: Devise standard research methodology that are based on the forefront knowledge and latest development in the field of Biomedical Engineering to solve research problems with reasonable degree of originality.

PLO 4: Demonstrate effective collaboration with peers, scholarly communities and society at large in the relevant field of expertise and research.

PLO 5: Communicate the knowledge, skills, ideas clearly using appropriate methods to peers, experts, and non-experts through various medium.

PLO 6: Use a broad range of suitable digital technologies, media, and software to design, manage, analyse and report research studies.

PLO 7: Demonstrate skills in designing, planning evaluation activities, and analysing numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems.

PLO 8 : Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in conducting and managing own research and resources.

PLO 9 : Demonstrate the ability to manage and enhance own self-advancement for academic development, professional development and research skills using lifelong learning strategies.

PLO 10 : Develop potential commercialisation research output.

PLO 11 : Demonstrate adherence to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice in the field of Biomedical Engineering and research activities.

Study Plan

Sem.	Code	Sem.	Code
1	MEEB 1100	5	MEEB 3100
2	MEEB 1200	6	MEEB 3200
3	MEEB 2100	7	MEEB 4100
4	MEEB 2200	8	MEEB 4200

Please refer to the course synopses page for course description.

Entry Requirement*

The admission requirements for students entering the Taught Course program are as follows:

i	Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent recognized by the University Senate (accredited program by the EAC body) with a CGPA ≥ 2.50 / 4.00 or CGPA < 2.50 / 4.00 with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field; or
ii	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering other than Electrical Engineering (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 / 4.00 and 2 years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering; or
iii	Bachelor’s degree in Science (Physics) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 / 4.00; or
iv	Bachelor’s degree in Science (Computer Science, Software, Information Technology) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 / 4.00 and 2 years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering; or
v	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology (specifically in the field of electrical engineering) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 / 4.00; or
vi	Other qualifications approved by the Faculty’s Academic Committee.

Candidates who meet the requirements of (ii – vi) are required to take and pass the prerequisite courses determined by the Faculty with a minimum grade of (B-).

Detail of UTM admission requirements for International student candidates can be found here, whilst here for Malaysian.

*An international student candidate is required to have a minimum qualification of the TOEFL of 550 or IELTS of band 6.