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Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering

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    Introduction

    The PhD program in Biomedical Engineering at Salim Habib University is an advanced research degree program that combines knowledge of the medical sciences with engineering principles to address healthcare issues. The goal of the PhD program in biomedical engineering is to train aspirational scientists who are passionate about advancing medical science by fusing engineering principles with biological and medical sciences. Our curriculum offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the field of biomedical engineering. The curriculum will include expert-designed electives that are customized to each student’s research interests in addition to courses in engineering physiology, biostatistics, and biomedical research ethics. In addition, students get the opportunity to work with faculty experts and gain real-world research experience in cutting-edge labs.

    Interdisciplinary Approach: Engage in cutting-edge research, synthesising models and high-tech engineering principles to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges, to transform the healthcare sector.
    Mentorship: Learn how to integrate emerging technologies to develop smart solutions under the guidance of professors with rich multidisciplinary experience.
    Hi-tech Laboratories: Gain hands-on experience in laboratories with high-tech equipment, enabling experimental analysis to produce novel research and solutions to solve complex problems.
    Research Opportunities: Explore a broad spectrum of research projects on rehabilitation engineering, biomaterials and tissue engineering, artificial intelligence and medical device design, advanced physiological modelling, standardisation and regulation of medical devices, and more.
    Collaborations: Benefit from opportunities for national and international collaborations and linkages to produce marketable solutions with global impact.

    Program Structure

    1. Coursework (18 Credit Hours):
      • Core Courses: Courses related to engineering physiology, ethics, biostatistics, and effective communication in biomedical engineering for developing the generalized knowledge of students in the field of biomedical engineering.
      • Elective Courses: Specialized and advanced courses like Physiological modeling, biomedical sensors and instrumentation, Biomedical systems and imaging, biomedical signal processing, tissue engineering, biomaterials that are customized to student’s research interests.
    2. Research work (30 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 professors.
    3. Seminars and Workshops: Students should participate regularly in departmental seminars, trainings, and workshops to stay updated with the latest research.

    Research Opportunities

    The PhD candidates can choose from a variety of research areas to investigate, such as:

    • Developing novel medical devices and imaging technologies
    • Advancements in tissue engineering and biomaterials
    • Development of biological system computational models, etc.

    About Program

    Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Biomedical Engineering

    Total Credit Hours (Research-based): 18 Cr. Hr. coursework & 30 Cr. Hr. research work

    • Research and development scientist
    • University Professor
    • Biomedical consultant
    • Biomedical entrepreneur
    • Healthcare scientist
    • Product development researcher
    • Industrial R&D professionals
    • Clinical engineer director
    • Healthcare associate and analyst

    Educational Background

    HEC-recognised Master’s degree (MS, MPhil or equivalent) (with research) in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (in the semester system) or First Division (in the annual system).

    Admission Tests

      • The students have to clear the SHU entry test equivalent to the GRE/HAT general with a passing score of 60%.

    OR

    • SHU accepts a test equivalent to GRE/HAT General, conducted by the testing bodies accredited by HEC, with a passing score of 60%.
    • An interview must be cleared that shall aim to assess the research knowledge, experience, and aptitude of the applicant.

    • Ph.D Degree Requirement

      A Ph.D student should successfully complete the following components to obtain the degree in Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering from SHU.

      Course Work

      • Coursework of 18 credit hours is required to be completed and followed by successful completion of a comprehensive examination for granting candidacy as a Ph.D researcher. These 18 credit hours will be in addition to any pre-requisite courses offered by the department.

      Comprehensive Examination

      A Comprehensive Examination is required to be passed after completing Ph.D level courses.

      Foreign Expert Evaluation

      The Ph.D Dissertation must be evaluated by at least two Ph.D experts from technologically/academically advanced foreign countries in addition to local Committee members.

      Open Defense

      An open defense of Dissertation is an essential part of the Ph.D Program after a positive evaluation of the Dissertation.

      Plagiarism Test

      The Plagiarism Test must be conducted on the Dissertation before its submission to the two foreign experts.

      Research Paper

      Publication of at least one research paper based on the Ph.D research in an HEC-approved W or X category journal is the requirement for the award of Ph.D degree (Y in case of Social Science only).

    Summary of Ph.D Program in Biomedical Engineering

    Duration Minimum: 3 years and Maximum: 8 years
    Number of semesters 6-16
    Number of weeks per semester 18 (16 weeks for teaching including midterm examinations and 2 weeks for examinations)
    Number of core courses 4
    Number of elective courses 3
    Total number of credit hours for core courses 9
    Total number of credit hours for elective courses 9
    Total number of credit hours for coursework completion 18
    Number of coursework credit hours per semester 9
    Comprehensive examination Compulsory (after successful completion of Ph.D coursework)
    Number of credit hours for Ph.D research work 30

    Scheme of Study (Semester Wise)

    Course code Course title Credit hours
    BME-801 Essentials of Biomedical Research, Ethics and Applications 2
    BME-802 Biostatistics for Engineers 2
    BME-803 Effective Communication and Presentation skills 2
    BME-804 Quantitative Physiology for Engineers 3
    Total semester credit hours 9
    Course code Course title Credit hours
    BME-8xx Elective I 3
    BME-8xx Elective II 3
    BME-8xx Elective III 3
    Total semester credit hours 9
    Course code Course title Credit hours
    BME-899 Ph.D Research work (Ph.D thesis) 30
    Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
    BME-811 Advanced Modelling and Simulation of Physiological Systems 3
    BME-812 Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation and Design 3
    BME-813 Biomedical Sensors and Microsystems 3
    BME-814 Advanced Biomedical Signal Processing 3
    BME-815 Biomedical Engineering Design and Development 3
    BME-821 Biomedical Systems and Imaging 3
    BME-822 MRI and Biomedical Optics 3
    BME-823 Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging 3
    BME-824 Computer Methods in Biomedical Engineering 3
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