Postgraduate Program

ME Biomedical Engineering

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Introduction

The Master of Engineering (ME) in Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary postgraduate program designed to advance students’ expertise in the application of engineering principles to improve human healthcare through innovative technology. This program provides rigorous training, requiring students to build a strong foundation in biology, physiology, and mathematics, alongside advanced biomedical engineering coursework.

Interdisciplinary Expertise: Integration of knowledge from medical device design, standards and validation of medical devices and implants and AI in healthcare to develop solutions for real-world medical challenges.

Industry-Integrated Learning: Experiential learning in collaboration with national and international medical professionals, researchers, and industry experts, with opportunities for mentorship and networking.

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High-Tech Careers: Develop marketable and entrepreneurial skills for exciting career opportunities and innovative solutions in a rapidly growing field, improving human health and quality of life.

Program Details

Why ME Biomedical Engineering?

Biomedical Engineering is an Interdisciplinary integrated field of engineering that aims to improve human healthcare through innovative use of technology. The Master of Engineering (ME) is a post graduate degree program designed to provide advanced training in biomedical engineering which requires students to establish the necessary foundation in biology, physiology and mathematics, in addition to advanced biomedical engineering coursework. Additionally, students are required to carry out research work and/or complete an approved project. During the postgraduate studies, students are expected to develop strong understanding of both biological processes and engineering, allowing them to bring improvements in hospitals, clinical setups, medical research centers and healthcare industry.

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Program Vision

To produce research-driven, innovative and entrepreneurial expert personnel in the field of Biomedical Engineering by imparting quality interdisciplinary education through high quality academician and researchers for the benefit of society and healthcare community.

Program Mission

To provide students with a dynamic learning, and academic environment that encourages excellence in both teaching and research. As a result, assisting in becoming skilled, innovative, and socially responsible professional in the fields of academia, research, the healthcare sector, and the society.

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About Program

  • Postgraduates with an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, biomedical sciences, IT, engineering and management to solve complex engineering problems and will continue developing the necessary skills to obtain leadership positions and other positions of increasing responsibilities.
  • Postgraduates capable of effectively working in multidisciplinary team environments and communicate to a variety of audiences, making decisions that are socially and ethically responsible and exhibiting their interpersonal, management and leadership skills.
  • Postgraduates capable of generating innovative concepts and novel research in biomedical engineering for the professional and technological development in the healthcare industry.
  • Biomedical equipment management
  • Biomedical consultant and entrepreneur
  • Biomedical scientist and researcher
  • Product development
  • Equipment testing and validation
  • Senior biomedical engineer
  • Biomedical quality assurance manager
  • Sixteen years of education or 4-years Bachelor’s degree (BS/BE/BSc) after HSSC, A-levels or equivalent board
  • Minimum 128 credit hours completed in BS/B.E./B.Sc. accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council In Biomedical, Mechanical, Electronics, Chemical, Telecommunication, Material, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer, Software Engineering from HEC recognized Universities/Institutes with at least 2.5 CGPA or 60% marks
  • The students have to clear the SHU entry test with a minimum 50% score in each section (Subject & English).
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  • If a candidate has already qualified the International (Subject) GRE/GAT/NTS, he/she will be exempted from the SHU entry test. The validity of International (Subject) GRE/GAT (International) is 5 years and that of NTS is two years.
  • An interview must be cleared that shall aim to assess the research knowledge, experience, and aptitude of the applicant.
  1. Total Credit Hours (course-based): 30 Cr. Hr. coursework
  2. Total Credit Hours (Research-based): 24 Cr. Hr. coursework & 6 Cr. Hr. research work
  3. Coursework (24 Credit Hours):
    • Core Courses: Students are required to complete 12-credit hours of core courses for developing the advanced knowledge in the field of biomedical engineering.
    • Elective Courses: Students are required to complete at least 12-credit hours of specialized advanced courses that are customized to student’s research interests. If a student wants to complete the master degree by coursework, then they are required to complete an additional 6-credit hours of elective courses.
  4. Research work (6 Credit Hours):
    • Lab Rotations: Provide introductory experience to students in different research areas of the biomedical engineering field.
    • Thesis Research: The student needs to complete an in-depth research project under the guidance of experienced and qualified faculty members.
  5. Seminars and Workshops: Students should participate regularly in departmental seminars, trainings, and workshops to stay updated with the latest research.

Scheme of Study (Semester Wise)

The ME Biomedical Engineering program has been designed by the HEC’s stipulated semester credit hour requirement and is in complete compliance with the HEC/PEC NCRC 2017 curriculum guidelines. The semester-wise curriculum breakup for ME in Biomedical Engineering is given below:

Course code Course title Credit hours
BME-701 Research Methodology 3+0
BME-703 Modeling & Simulation of Physiological Systems 3+0
BME-704 Advanced Biomedical Signals & Systems 3+0
BME-705 Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation 3+0
Total Credit Hours 12+0
Course code Course title Credit hours
BME-7xx Elective-I 3+0
BME-7xx Elective-II 3+0
BME-7xx Elective-III 3+0
Total Credit Hours 9+0
Course code Course title Credit hours
BME-7xx Elective-IV 3+0
BME-7xx Elective-V 3+0
BME-7xx Elective-VI 3+0
Total Credit Hours 9+0
Total ME credit hours 30+0
Course code Course title Credit hours
BME-701 Research Methodology 3+0
BME-703 Modeling & Simulation of Physiological Systems 3+0
BME-704 Advanced Biomedical Signals & Systems 3+0
BME-705 Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation 3+0
Total Credit Hours 12+0
Course code Course title Credit hours
BME-7xx Elective-I 3+0
BME-7xx Elective-II 3+0
BME-7xx Elective-III 3+0
BME-7xx Elective-IV 3+0
Total Credit Hours 12+0
Course code Course title Credit hours
BME-799 Master Thesis 0+6
Total Credit Hours 0+6
Total ME credit hours 24+6
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