Undergraduate Program

BE Biomedical Engineering

Quick Link

Introduction

The Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Biomedical Engineering at Salim Habib University is a comprehensive four-year degree program designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving fields of biomedical technology, healthcare innovation, and medical device development.

The program is meticulously crafted to meet the demands of both academic and industrial careers, ensuring that students graduate with a strong foundation in the principles of biomedical engineering and are well-prepared to:

Innovate in the development and improvement of medical devices and technologies.
Apply engineering principles to solve complex healthcare challenges.
Integrate biological sciences with engineering techniques to improve patient care.
Engage in cutting-edge research and development within the biomedical industry.
Collaborate effectively with professionals across multidisciplinary teams in healthcare and engineering settings.

This program not only prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce but also provides a solid foundation for further studies and research in biomedical engineering and related fields.

Consistency of Vision and Mission of DBME with Vision and Mission of SHU

SHU VisionDBME Vision
SHU MissionDBME Mission

Mapping of PEOs with DBME Vision and Mission Statements

PEO 1PEO 2PEO 3
DBME Vision
DBME Mission

Mapping of PLOs and PEOs

The twelve PLOs, defined for the Biomedical Engineering Program, are mapped to the three PEOs. Mapping of the PLOs to PEOs.

PEO 1PEO 2PEO 3
Engineering Knowledge
Problem Analysis
Design/Development of Solutions
Investigation
Modern Tool Usage
The Engineer and Society
Environment and Sustainability
Ethics
Individual and Team Work
Communication
Project Management
Lifelong Learning

Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Curriculum Design

The curriculum is designed to provide knowledge, analytical and leadership abilities, critical thinking and ethical values to cope with technological challenges. Complex Engineering Problems (CEPs), Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Open Ended Labs (OELs) are also included in relevant courses to equip the students for lifelong learning as guided by OBE. The management courses provide students an insight of entrepreneurship and management skills.

About Program

PEOs are designed in accordance with the vision and mission of the department exhibiting the accomplishments that the graduates are expected to accomplish. It serves an important function in designing the curriculum, PLOs and subsequently

  • The program enables Biomedical engineering graduates with the ability to apply integrated knowledge of mathematics, biosciences, information technology, engineering and management to identify and solve complex engineering problems and generate novel concepts for the professional and technological development in the health care industry.
  • To enable BME graduates to effectively work in multidisciplinary team environments; communicating with a variety of audience, making decisions that are socially and ethically responsible for exhibiting their interpersonal, management and leadership skills.
  • Biomedical engineering graduates who will build and expand upon their undergraduate foundations of knowledge and ethical values by engaging in life-long and continuous learning opportunities for advance career and professional training.

    Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

    In B. E. BME program, twelve (12) PLOs have been adopted from the graduate attributes for engineers defined in the PEC OBA manual, 2019. The following are the twelve PLOs adapted for the program:

    • Engineering Knowledge An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
    • Problem Analysis An ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
    • Design/Development of Solutions An ability to solve complex 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.
    • Investigation An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analyzing and interpreting experimental data, and synthesizing information to derive valid conclusions.
    • Modern Tool Usage An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
    • The Engineer and Society An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practices and solutions to complex engineering problems.
    • 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.
    • Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practices.
    • Individual and Team Work An ability to work effectively, as an individual or as a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.
    • Communication An 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.
    • Project Management An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or team leader, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
    • Lifelong Learning An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.

Internship Opportunities

  • Healthcare centers
  • Research laboratories
  • Medical device industry
  • Pharmaceutical industry

Career Prospects

Graduates will find opportunities in:

  • Biomedical departments in hospitals
  • Academics and higher education
  • Medical device manufacturers’ representatives
  • Government regulatory institutions
  • R&D organizations involved in analyzing, modeling and designing medical devices, systems, components or processes

Activities

Seminars/Webinars/Workshops

DBME plan, organize and put into effect various seminar/webinar/events in order to enlighten and enhance students learning in the field through interaction with professionals.

Industrial Visits/trainings/collaborations

DBME arranges various industrial visits for students to bridge the gap between academia and industry providing an opportunity for active/interactive learning experiences in class and outside the classroom environment. This enhances interpersonal and communication skills of the students.

  • Eligibility requirements

    • 60% marks in HSSC (Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical)/ A-levels, relevant B. Sc., DAE, B. Tech (Hons.) / B. Sc. Engineering Technology or equivalent qualification
    • Qualify the Aptitude Test and Interview
    • Eligibility Criteria as per PEC Policy

     

    Program Mission

    The mission of the Program is to provide students with an optimal learning environment and multidisciplinary education. The Program utilizes curricula, training and research opportunities to contribute in academia, research centers, healthcare industry and society with their profound analytical and design capabilities.

    History of Interaction between DBME and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)

    Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Biomedical Engineering was launched after a successful PEC Zero Visit (ref: PEC/AD/SHU-K-BIO-MEDICAL/Zero/2017), dated August 4, 2017, granting permission to launch the program. In 2017, student induction began, followed by a successful interim visit (ref: PEC/EAD/SHU-K/BIOMED/RL-2019), dated July 16, 2019. Eventually, the Biomedical Engineering program at SHU was accredited after a successful accreditation visit (ref: PEC/EAD/SHU-K/DL-105/2022), dated February 1, 2022, by the Pakistan Engineering Council.

    Transformation into Outcome Based Education (OBE) System

    Department of Biomedical Engineering has implemented outcome based education (OBE) system as per PEC requirement with well-defined Program Education Objectives (PEOs) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs).

In B. E. BME program, twelve (12) PLOs have been adopted from the graduate attributes for engineers defined in the PEC OBA manual, 2019. The following are the twelve PLOs adapted for the program:

  • Engineering Knowledge An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  • Problem Analysis An ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
  • Design/Development of Solutions An ability to solve complex 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.
  • Investigation An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analyzing and interpreting experimental data, and synthesizing information to derive valid conclusions.
  • Modern Tool Usage An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
  • The Engineer and Society An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practices and solutions to complex engineering problems.
  • 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.
  • Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practices.
  • Individual and Team Work An ability to work effectively, as an individual or as a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.
  • Communication An 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.
  • Project Management An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or team leader, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Lifelong Learning An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.

List of Electives

Course Code Course Title Pre-requisites Credit Hours
CSC 408 Artificial Intelligence N. A 3 + 0
BME 307 Introduction to Molecular Biology BSC 101, BSC 103 2 + 1
BME 403 Introduction to Bioinformatics BME 307 2 + 1
BME 321 Telemedicine Systems N. A 3 + 0
BME 411 Rehabilitation Engineering N. A 2 + 1
BME 421 Medical Device Quality System and Standards N. A 3 + 0
BME 422 Hospital Information Management Systems N. A 3 + 0

Scheme of Study (Semester Wise)

Duration: 4 Years
Semesters: 8
Credit Hours:138(For Batches till 2023)
139(For Batch 2024 and onwards)

For 2024 batch and onwards

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
PHC101 Applied Physics 2 + 1
BME101 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 1 + 0
BME102 Introduction to Computing 2 + 1
ELE101 Basic Electrical Engineering 3 + 1
MTH 101/ BIO-101* Basic Mathematics / Biology 3 + 0
IST101 Islamic Studies 2 + 0
BSC100** Introduction to Chemistry (only for ICS students) 0 + 0 (NC)
ENG107 Functional English 2 + 0
Total Credit Hours 18
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
PST101 Pakistan Studies 2 + 0
ENG103 Communication Skills 2 + 0
MTH103 Calculus & Analytical Geometry 3 + 0
BSC102 Biochemistry 2 + 1
CSC108 Object Oriented Programming 2 + 1
ELE102 Basic Electronics 3 + 1
BME-103 Occupational Health and Safety 1 + 0
Total Credit Hours 18
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
MTH201 Linear Algebra & Differential Equation 3 + 0
PHY201 Physiology I 2 + 1
ELE201 Circuit Analysis 3 + 1
BME201 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing 0 + 1
ANA201 Human Anatomy 2 + 1
BME202 Biomedical Electronics 3 + 1
Total Credit Hours 18
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
MTH202 Complex Variable & Transformation 3 + 0
ELE203 Digital Logic Design 3 + 1
BME203 Biomechanics 3 + 1
PHY202 Physiology II 2 + 1
BME204 Biomedical Instrumentation I 3 + 1
BME200*** BME200***BIO-101* Community Service 0 + 0
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
BME301 Biomedical Instrumentation II 3 + 1
ELE302 Signals & Systems 3 + 1
MTH301 Statistics 3 + 0
MTH302 Numerical Analysis 3 + 0
ELE301 Microprocessor & Interfacing 2 + 1
Total Credit Hours 17
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
BME303 Bio-signal Processing 3 + 1
BME304 Modeling & Simulation 2 + 1
BME305 Biomedical Control Systems 3 + 1
XXXxxx**** Elective I 3 + 0
BME306 Biomaterials 3 + 1
BME300*** Internship Seminar 0 + 0
Total Credit Hours 18
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
MGT401 Entrepreneurship 3 + 0
MGT402 Engineering Management 3 + 0
ENG401 Technical Report Writing & Presentation Skills 3 + 0
XXXxxx**** Elective II 3 + 0
XXXxxx**** Elective III 2 + 1
BME448 Final Year Design Project –I 0 + 3
Total Credit Hours 18
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
BME498 Final Year Design Project –II 0 + 3
BME401 Medical Imaging 2 + 1
BME402 Professional Practices & Ethics 3 + 0
XXXxxx**** Elective IV 3 + 0
XXXxxx**** Elective V 3 + 0
Total Credit Hours 15
Scroll to Top