B.E. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
SCOPE & OPPORTUNITIES
Biomedical Engineering is one of the emerging fields which combines Engineering expertise with the needs in the medical industry for the growth and development of the healthcare sector. It is the unique branch of Engineering in which the concepts, knowledge, expertise and skills are designated and applied to the field of biology and medicine in order to meet the daily challenges. Pakistan has a growing biomedical industry with the increased development of surgical tools, update of instrumentation in the hospitals and spending of large budgets on the research & development.
A biomedical Graduate is able to:
- Design biomedical equipment and devices, such as artificial internal organs, replacements for body parts, and machines for diagnosing medical problems
- Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment
- Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment
- Train clinicians and other personnel on the proper use of biomedical equipment
- Research the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists
- Prepare procedures, write technical reports, publish research papers, and make recommendations based on their research findings
- Present research findings to scientists, nonscientist executives, clinicians, hospital management, engineers, other colleagues, and the public
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO’S)
- PEO 1: Able to solve complex biomedical engineering problems using fundamental principles of technical, basic and health sciences.
- PEO 2: Able to compete in the field of research and development by incorporating life-long learning using modern tools and techniques and responsive to the demands of society in ethical, professional and safe manner.
- PEO 3: Able to possess leadership and communication skills essential for the project management and entrepreneurship to serve the healthcare industry in the best possible way.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOS) /GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
PEO 1: Able to solve complex biomedical engineering problems using fundamental principles of technical, basic and health sciences.
PEO 2: Able to compete in the field of research and development by incorporating life-long learning using modern tools and techniques and responsive to the demands of society in ethical, professional and safe manner.
PEO 3: Able to possess leadership and communication skills essential for the project management and entrepreneurship to serve the healthcare industry in the best possible way.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOS) /Graduate Attributes
Program learning outcomes are the knowledge, skills, and capabilities students should possess by the time of graduation. The ZUFEST Electrical Engineering program prepares students to attain the educational objectives by ensuring that students demonstrate achievement of the following student outcomes. Electrical Engineering student will demonstrate the following attributes by the time they graduate:
PLO 1: Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of computer science, software engineering fundamentals, applied mathematics, management science and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex software engineering problems.
PLO 2: Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex software engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using software engineering principles, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PLO3: Design/Development of Solutions: An ability to design solutions for complex software engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PLO 4: Investigation: An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
PLO 5: Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
PLO 6: The Engineer and Society: An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems.
PLO 7: Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development goals (SDGs).
PLO 8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
PLO 9: Individual and Team Work: An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.
PLO 10: Communication: ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, 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, and give and receive clear instructions.
PLO 11: Project Management: ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
PLO 12: Lifelong Learning: ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.
Note: These PLOs are published on the faculty’s webpage. Furthermore, they are prominently displayed on several notice boards around the department.
LENGTH OF DEGREE PROGRAM
Minimum 4-years and maximum 7 years (138 Credit Hours)
Semester – I | |||
S.No | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | BS-121 | Applied Physics | 2+1 |
2 | CS-111 | Introduction to Computing | 2+1 |
3 | EE-112 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3+1 |
4 | NS-105 | Basic Mathematics | 4+0 |
NS-104 | Basic Biology | 4+0 | |
5 | BM-101 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 1+0 |
6 | HS-101 | Islamic Studies | 2+0 |
HS-204 | Ethics* | 2+0 | |
Total | 18 |
*For Non-Muslims
Semester – II | |||
S.No | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | HS-103 | Pakistan Studies | 2+0 |
2 | BS-114 | Calculus & Analytical Geometry | 3+0 |
3 | BM-113 | Physiology I | 2+1 |
4 | EE-104 | Circuit Analysis | 3+1 |
5 | CS-113 | Object Oriented Programming | 2+1 |
6 | BM-112 | Human Anatomy | 2+1 |
Total: | 18 |
Semester – III | |||
S.No | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | BS-211 | Complex Variable & Transformation (CVT) | 3+0 |
2 | BM-211 | Physiology II | 2+1 |
3 | BM-202 | Biochemistry | 2+1 |
4 | EE-211 | Basic Electronics | 3+1 |
5 | CS-201 | Computer Aided Engineering Drawing | 0+1 |
6 | HS-201 | Communication Skills | 2+0 |
Total: | 16 |
Semester -IV | |||
S.No | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | BM-213 | Biomedical Electronics | 3+1 |
2 | EE-212 | Digital Logic Design | 3+1 |
3 | BS-212 | Linear Algebra & Differential Equation | 3+0 |
4 | BM-214 | Biomechanics | 3+1 |
5 | EE-213 | Signals & Systems | 3+1 |
Total: | 19 |
Semester – V | |||
S.No | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | BM-311 | Biomedical Instrumentation 1 | 3+1 |
2 | BS-311 | Probability & Statistics | 3+0 |
3 | BS-312 | Numerical Methods | 3+0 |
4 | EE-311 | Microprocessor & Interfacing | 2+1 |
6 | BM-312 | Biomedical Signal Processing | 3+1 |
Total: | 17 |
Semester – VI | |||
S.No | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | BM-313 | Biomedical Instrumentation II | 3+1 |
2 | BM-XXX | Artificial Intelligence | 3+0 |
3 | BM-314 | Biomedical Control Systems | 3+1 |
4 | CS-311 | Modeling & Simulation | 2+1 |
5 | BM-315 | Biomaterials | 3+1 |
Total: | 18 |
Semester – VII | |||
S.No | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | MS-401 | Engineering Management | 3+0 |
2 | BM-411 | Medical Imaging | 2+1 |
3 | BM-XXX | Elective I | 3+0 |
4 | BM-XXX | Elective II | 3+0 |
5 | HS-401 | Technical Report Writing | 3+0 |
6 | BMP-402 | Biomedical Engineering Project (Phase I) | 0+3 |
Total: | 16 |
Semester – VIII | |||
S.No | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | BM-XXX | Elective III | 3+0 |
2 | HS-402 | Professional Practices & Ethics | 3+0 |
3 | BM-XXX | Elective IV | 3+0 |
4 | BMP-402 | Biomedical Engineering Project (Phase II) | 0+3 |
5 | MS-402 | Entrepreneurship | 3+0 |
Total: | 15 |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be admitted to the Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering BE degree Program students have to satisfy the following requirements:
- Minimum 60% marks in HSC (Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical Group)/ A Level or an equivalent qualification, DAE in Biomedical/Electrical or Electronic Technology with 60% marks in the relevant discipline are required for admission.
- Applicants are required to appear for a written test and interview.
FEE STRUCTURE
Tution fee/ credit | Exam fee / credit | No. of credit / sem | Tution fees | Exam fees | Sem registration fee | Activity fee / sem | Admission fee | Security Deposit | Transport | Semester fees |
3500 | 500 | 17 | 59500 | 8500 | 5000 | 2000 | 10000 | 5000 | 30000 | 120,000 |