Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (MKEB)

The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering programme is offered full-time, either on campus or off campus (PESISIR). The on-campus programme is offered at UTM Main Campus in Johor Bahru, while the off campus programme is offered at various learning centres throughout Malaysia. The duration of study for the full-time programme is subject to the student’s entry qualifications and lasts between one (1)year to a maximum of two (4) years. The programme is offered on full-time basis and is based on a 2-Semester per academic session and the short semester. Generally, students are expected to undertake courses equivalent to between fifteen (15) to eighteen (18) credit hours per semester. Assessment is based on coursework and/or final examinations given throughout the semester.

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).

The program’s distinct strength is its strategic integration of core engineering principles with medical technology management and specialized technical electives.
This combination produces versatile graduates equipped to excel across thehealthcare and technology sectors. Career paths are diverse and high-impact, including roles such as:

clinical engineering manager in government or private hospitals.
technology assessment officer within the ministry of health or related agencies.
health informatics specialist or digital health developer.
medical device innovator and entrepreneur.
healthcare technology consultant.
medical equipment planner.
regional service manager for medical device manufacturers.

Career Prospect

Area of Study

Medical Devices & Healthcare Technology Management
Physiology and Modeling
Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering
Biomechanics & Rehabilitation
Biomedical Imaging & Signal Processing
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Study Mode, Duration and Scheme

Mode (Full time)	Minimum Duration	Maximum Duration
On-campus (at UTM JB)	1 Years (2 semesters + 1 short semester)	4 Years (8 Semesters)
Off-campus (at UTM JB/KL)	2 Years (4 Semesters)	4 Years (8 Semesters)

Sem. 1	Sem. 2	Sem. 3
Core 1 (1513)	Core 4 (1523)	Elective 2
Core 2 (1423)	Core 5 (1313)	Elective 3
Core 3 (1433)	Elective 1	Free Elective
University Elective	Research Methodology	Project (Part 2)
	Project (Part 1)
(12 credits)	(16 credits)	(15 credits)

Sem. 1 (October)	Sem. 2	Short Semester
Core 1 (MKEE 1013)	University Course (U* *3)	Master Project Part 2 (MKEE 1826)
Core 2 (MKEB 1013)	Core 5 (MKEB 1033)
Core 3 (MKEB 1023)	Elective 3
Core 4 (MKEB 1043)	Elective 4
Elective 1	Master Project Part 1 (MKEE 1814)
Elective 2
Elective Courses offered in Sem. 1 MKEB 1053 MKEB 1063 MKEB 1073 MKEB 1083 MKEB 1093 MKEB 1103 MKEB 1113 MKEB 1123 MKEB 1133 MKEB 1143 MKEB 1153 MKEB 1163 MKEB 1173 MKEB 1183 MKEB 1193 MKEB 1203 MKEB 1213 MKEB 1223 MKEB 1233 MKEB 1243 MKEB 1253 MKEB 1263 MKEB 1273	Elective Courses offered in Sem. 2 MKEB 1053 MKEB 1063 MKEB 1073 MKEB 1083 MKEB 1093 MKEB 1103 MKEB 1113 MKEB 1123 MKEB 1133 MKEB 1143 MKEB 1153 MKEB 1163 MKEB 1173 MKEB 1183 MKEB 1193 MKEB 1203 MKEB 1213 MKEB 1223 MKEB 1233 MKEB 1243 MKEB 1253 MKEB 1263 MKEB 1273

(18 credits)	(16 credits)	(6 credits)

Sem. 1	Short Semester	Sem. 2
University Course (U* *3)	Master Project Part 1 (MKEE 1814)	Core 3 (MKEB 1013)
Core 1 (MKEB 1033)		Core 4 (MKEB 1023)
Core 2 (MKEE 1013)		Core 5 (MKEB 1043)
Elective 1		Elective 4
Elective 2		Master Project Part 2 (MKEE 1826)
Elective 3
Elective Courses offered in Sem. 1 MKEB 1053 MKEB 1063 MKEB 1073 MKEB 1083 MKEB 1093 MKEB 1103 MKEB 1113 MKEB 1123 MKEB 1133 MKEB 1143 MKEB 1153 MKEB 1163 MKEB 1173 MKEB 1183 MKEB 1193 MKEB 1203 MKEB 1213 MKEB 1223 MKEB 1233 MKEB 1243 MKEB 1253 MKEB 1263 MKEB 1273		Elective Courses offered in Sem. 2 MKEB 1053 MKEB 1063 MKEB 1073 MKEB 1083 MKEB 1093 MKEB 1103 MKEB 1113 MKEB 1123 MKEB 1133 MKEB 1143 MKEB 1153 MKEB 1163 MKEB 1173 MKEB 1183 MKEB 1193 MKEB 1203 MKEB 1213 MKEB 1223 MKEB 1233 MKEB 1243 MKEB 1253 MKEB 1263 MKEB 1273

(18 credits)	(4 credits)	(18 credits)

Program Educational Objective (PEO)

PEO 1: Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Biomedical Engineering.

PEO 2: 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: Synthesize complex information, specialized concepts, theories, methods and practice independently in the field of Biomedical Engineering.

PLO 2: Solve complex problems critically and integratively using systematic approaches.

PLO 3: Apply practical skills, techniques, tools, or a range of approaches to solve problems in the field of Biomedical Engineering.

PLO 4: Demonstrate effective collaboration with different people in learning and stakeholders, ethically and professionally.

PLO 5: Communicate effectively with peers, experts, and the community regarding knowledge, skills, and ideas, using appropriate methods.

PLO 6: Use digital technologies and appropriate softwares competently to enhance study, research and practice.

PLO 7: Evaluate numerical and graphical data critically using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems.

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

PLO 9 : Engage self-advancement through continuous learning or professional development.

PLO 10 : Initiate entrepreneurial projects supported by relevant knowledge and skills.

PLO 11 : Demonstrate respectable ethical conduct, professionalism skills and sustainable practice in an organization and society.

Curriculum Structure (40 credits)

Five (5) compulsory courses (15 credits)

MKEB 1013	Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology
MKEB 1023	Hospital Operation and Management
MKEB 1033	Intelligent Medical System
MKEB 1043	Biomechanics
MKEE 1013	Introduction to Research Methodology

Four (4) elective courses (12 credits) ** Student are required to pass (4) elective course, choose 4 from the following:

MKEB 1053	Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers
MKEB 1063	Biomedical Fluid Mechanics
MKEB 1073	Introduction to Biostatistics
MKEB 1083	Healthcare Technology Management
MKEB 1093	Medical Imaging and Image Processing
MKEB 1103	Neuroscience
MKEB 1113	Pathophysiology
MKEB 1123	Advanced Biosignal Processing
MKEB 1133	Biomedical Measurement Technique
MKEB 1143	Rehabilitation Engineering
MKEB 1153	Cardiovascular Engineering
MKEB 1163	Tissue Engineering
MKEB 1173	Medical Equipment Planning & Management
MKEB 1183	Biomaterials Characterization and Analysis
MKEB 1193	Genetic Engineering
MKEB 1203	Biomedical Electronic System Design
MKEB 1213	Medical Device Development and Regulatory
MKEB 1223	QMS for Medical Device Regulatory Compliances
MKEB 1233	Medical Device Classification and Assessment
MKEB 1243	Medical Device Safety and Compliance
MKEB 1253	Advanced Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Application
MKEB 1263	Software as Medical Device
MKEB 1273	Medical Device Manufacturing Process

Two(2) parts of master dissertation course (10 credits)

MKEE 1814	Master Project Part 1
MEEP 1826	Master Project Part 2

One (1) university elective course (3 credits)

U* *3	(to choose from the list given by School of Graduate Studies)

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	A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 / 4.00; or
ii	A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification but not achieving at least a CGPA of 2.50 / 4.00 must have two (2) years of work experience in the relevant field; or
iii	A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology (in the field of electrical engineering or equivalent) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 / 4.00; or
iv	A Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Physics or equivalent) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 / 4.00; or
v	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering other than Electrical Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 3.00 / 4.00 and having two (2) years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering; or
vi	A Bachelor’s degree in Science (Computer, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and two (2) years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering; or
vii	Any other qualifications approved by the Faculty’s Academic Committee.
viii	Candidates (v) and (vi) without at least two (2) years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering must pass the qualifying examination set by the Faculty or complete prerequisite courses.

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.