BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS (SKEBH)
Introduction
Biomedical engineering and health sciences is a rapidly growing multidisciplinary field which combines engineering with the principle of biology and medicine to solve problems related to healthcare and the development of medical technologies. It consists a wide range of topics including anatomy and physiology, clinical engineering, rehabilitation, biomedical imaging, biomedical signal processing, biomechanics, bio-material, robotics, bio-informatics, tissue engineering, computer programming, electronics and other related topics. It is an excellent choice for individuals who are interested in using their technical skills to make a positive impact on healthcare and human health.
Programme Specifications
The Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering with Honours is offered either on a fulltime or part time basis. The full-time programme is offered only at the UTM Main Campus in Johor Bahru, while the part-time programme is offered at UTM Kuala Lumpur. The duration of study for the full-time programme is subject to the student’s entry qualifications and lasts between four (4) years to a maximum of six (6) years.
The programme is offered on full-time basis and is based on a 2- Semester per academic session. Generally, students are expected to undertake courses equivalent to between fifteen (15) to eighteen (18) credit hours per semester. Assessment is based on courseworks and final examinations given throughout the semester.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) – effective 2024/2025 academic session
After having exposed to 3 to 5 years working experience, our graduates should become professionals who demonstrate the following competencies:
| Code | Programme 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) – effective 2024/2025 academic session
All undergraduate programme offered in FKE share a common Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO). After having completed the Bachelor degree programme, graduates should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
| PLO | PLO Statements |
| PLO1 (Engineering Knowledge) |
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and electrical engineering specialization to develop solutions to complex engineering problems. |
| PLO2 (Problem Analysis) |
Identify, formulate, conduct research literature and analyze complex engineering problem reaching substantiated conclusions using principles of mathematics, sciences and electrical engineering with holistic considerations for sustainable development. |
| PLO3 (Design / Development Solutions) |
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. |
| PLO4 (Investigation) |
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. |
| PLO5 (Tool Usage) |
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. |
| PLO6 (The Engineer & The World) |
Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems. |
| PLO7 (Ethics) |
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. |
| PLO8 (Individual & Collaborative Teamwork) |
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. |
| PLO9 (Communication) |
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 (Project Management & Finance) |
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 (Life-Long Learning) |
Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and lifelong learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. |
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
After having exposed to 3 to 5 years working experience, our graduates should become professionals who demonstrate the following competencies:
| Code | Programme Educational Objectives | Target |
| PEO1 | Become Biomedical Engineers who are competent, innovative, and productive in addressing stakeholders’ needs. | 60% of graduates work as engineer AND 10% of graduates work as senior engineer. |
| PEO2 | Grow professionally with proficient soft skills. | 5% of graduates pursued postgraduate studies or enrolled in self-improvement skill-based workshops (or equivalent) AND 1% of graduates become Professional Engineers or attain equivalent professional qualification. |
| PEO3 | Demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct, positive attitude, and societal responsibilities. |
10% of graduates are involved in services to community. |
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
After having exposed to 3 to 5 years working experience, our graduates should become professionals who demonstrate the following competencies:
| PLO | PLO Statements |
| PLO1 (Engineering Knowledge) |
Apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals to the solution of complex biomedical engineering problems. |
| PLO2 (Problem Analysis) |
Identify, formulate and solve complex biomedical engineering problems through structured literature research and scientific approach using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences. |
| PLO3 (Design/Development of solutions) |
Design solutions for complex biomedical engineering problems with consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental needs. |
| PLO4 (Investigation) |
Conduct investigation into complex Biomedical Engineering problems using research-based knowledge and methodology to provide scientific conclusions. |
| PLO5 (Modern Tool Usage) |
Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern medical engineering and IT tools, to complex biomedical engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations. |
| PLO6 (The engineer and society) |
Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues to professional biomedical engineering practice. |
| PLO7 (Environment and Sustainability) |
Understand the role of biomedical engineers in society regarding social, cultural, environmental and global responsibilities for sustainable development. |
| PLO8 (Ethics) |
Ability to evaluate and make appropriate professional decision by taking into account ethical principles, social and environmental responsibilities. |
| PLO9 (Communication) |
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities through written, verbal, visual and graphical forms to colleagues and society at large. |
| PLO10 (Individual and team work) |
Develop leadership attributes and be committed in achieving common goals in multi-disciplinary setting using good team working skills. |
| PLO11 (Lifelong learning) |
Ability to adapt with the latest development within the biomedical engineering field for life-long learning and continuous knowledge improvement. |
| PLO12 (Project management and finance) |
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of management and financial aspects of biomedical engineering and develop entrepreneurship skills. |
Complex Engineering Problems based on EAC Standard 2020
Complex Problem Solving
The range of complex problem solving is defined as follows :
| No. | Attribute | Complex problems have characteristic WP1 and some or all of WP2 to WP7 |
| WP1 | Depth of knowledge required | Cannot be resolved without in-depth engineering knowledge at the level of one or more of WK3, WK4, WK5, WK6 or WK8 which allows a fundamental-based, first principles analytical approach. |
| WP2 | Range of conflicting requirements | Involve wide-ranging or conflicting technical, engineering, and other issues. |
| WP3 | Depth of analysis required | Have no obvious solution and require abstract thinking, originality in analysis to formulate suitable models. |
| WP4 | Familiarity of issues | Involve infrequently encountered issues. |
| WP5 | Extent of applicable codes | Are outside problems encompassed by standards and codes of practice for professional engineering. |
| WP6 | Extent of stakeholder involvement and level of conflicting requirements |
Involve diverse groups of stakeholders with widely varying needs. |
| WP7 | Interdependence | Are high level problems including many component parts or sub-problems. |
Complex Engineering Activities
The range of complex engineering activities is defined as follows :
| No. | Attribute | Complex activities mean (engineering0 activities or projects that have some or all of the following characteristics: |
| EA1 | Range of resources | Involve the use of diverse resources (and for this purpose resources includes people, money, equipment, materials, information and technologies). |
| EA2 | Level of interactions | Require solution of significant problems arising from interactions between wide ranging or conflicting technical, engineering or other issues. |
| EA3 | Innovation | Involve creative use of engineering principles and research-based knowledge in novel. |
| EA4 | Consequences to society and the environment |
Have significant consequences in a range of contexts, characterized by difficulty of prediction and mitigation. |
| EA5 | Familiarity | Can extend beyond previous experiences by applying principles-based approaches. |
Knowledge Profile
The curriculum shall encompass the knowledge profile as summarised below :
| No. | Knowledge Profile |
| WK1 |
A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline. |
| WK2 |
Conceptually based mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline. |
| WK3 |
A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline. |
| WK4 |
Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline. |
| WK5 | Knowledge that supports engineering design in a practice area. |
| WK6 | Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline. |
| WK7 | Comprehension of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline: ethics and the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety; the impacts of engineering activity: economic, social, cultural, environmental and sustainability. |
| WK8 | Engagement with selected knowledge in the research literature of the discipline. |
