Dean's Message
The Faculty of Engineering aims to develop and produce the next generation of accomplished engineers, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs with strong analytical skills in healthcare industry. It offers a four-year undergraduate degree program in Biomedical engineering recognized by the Pakistan Engineering Council.
Biomedical Engineering is a flagship program, aims to produce engineers having an edge in knowledge and technical skills through enquiry, research and experimentation. The faculty of engineering adapted a globally competitive curriculum incorporating theoretical knowledge with hands-on training and learning using state of the art modern equipment. This allows students to solve complex engineering problems and enable them to enhance their technical skills in healthcare industry, nationally and internationally.
SHU has qualified and experienced faculty to ensure that the program learning outcomes are achieved. Our teaching methodology accentuates on student-teacher interactions for providing optimal learning environment, where strong emphasis is laid on Industry-Academia collaboration for which there is an Industrial Advisory Board that facilitates the development of insights on current trends in healthcare industry by arranging class lectures, seminars, webinars, field visit, and workshops for the students.
Dr. M. Zeeshan Ul Haque
Professor & Dean
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering (BME) is the fastest growing interdisciplinary engineering program, combining engineering with medicine that provides innovation to enhance the quality of life. It utilizes problem solving skills to design and develop innovative diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical solutions for healthcare industry. The increasing utilization of technology in healthcare, the demand for biomedical engineers has grown worldwide.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (DBME) offers a well-structured four-year undergraduate degree program and has extended its focus on the Outcome Based Education (OBE) system. This will provide students with the core foundation in engineering principles and promotes their skills through device-based learning using state-of-the-art laboratories for improved learning outcomes.
A broad spectrum of technical and professional skills is offered through research and internship opportunities.
DBME focuses on transforming the theoretical concepts into the real world solutions to problems, keeping in mind the current challenges and research in healthcare industry. The department is well-equipped to produce young engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs inculcating self-directed learning traits.
Additionally, DBME has constituted an Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) with representatives from hospitals, research centers, medical-device manufacturing industry and academia.
Vision
To be recognized nationally as a quality academic, research- driven, innovative and entrepreneurial education provider advancing knowledge and nurturing talent for the benefit of society and healthcare community.
Mission
To provide an optimal learning environment to educate future biomedical engineers utilizing curricula and training opportunities that upskills interpersonal, entrepreneurial and multidisciplinary knowledge to contribute in academia, research centers, healthcare industry and society.
Objectives
The objectives of the department of biomedical engineering is to deliver quality education by:
- Providing student-centered degree programs ensuring graduates are accomplished in academic, technical and entrepreneurial expertise.
- Providing graduates with opportunities that fosters professional development, ethical responsibilities and lifelong learning.
BE Biomedical Engineering
Degrees offered
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B. E.) in Biomedical Engineering
Duration: 4 Years
Semesters: 8
Credit Hours:
138 (For batches till 2023)
139 (For Batch 2024 and onwards)
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 Details
Why Biomedical Engineering?
Biomedical Engineering is a popular career choice, as it offers an opportunity to serve people and to participate in the working with living systems. Biomedical Engineers work closely with multidisciplinary engineers, scientists, physicians, nurses and allied health-professionals.
Salient Features
- Fulltime foreign qualified and experienced faculty
- Standard international curricula
- Implementing Outcome Based Education (OBE)
- Device-Based Learning and hands-on practice
- Research and internship opportunities
- PEC registered engineer upon graduation
- Industrial Advisory Board
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).
Program Education Objectives (PEOs):
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.
Consistency of Vision and Mission of DBME with Vision and Mission of SHU
| SHU Vision | DBME Vision |
| ✔ | ✔ |
| SHU Mission | DBME Mission |
| ✔ | ✔ |
Mapping of PEOs with DBME Vision and Mission Statements
| PEO 1 | PEO 2 | PEO 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 1 | PEO 2 | PEO 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.
For 2024 batch and onwards
1st Year |
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Semester - Ⅰ |
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| 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-101a | Basic Mathematics / Biology | 3 + 0 |
| IST101 | Islamic Studies | 2 + 0 |
| BSC100b | Introduction to Chemistry (only for ICS students) | 0 + 0 (NC) |
| ENG107 | Functional English | 2 + 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Semester - Ⅱ |
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| 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 |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | |
2nd Year |
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Semester - Ⅲ |
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| 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 | |
Semester - Ⅳ |
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| 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 |
| BME200c | Community Service | 0 + 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
3rd Year |
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Semester - Ⅴ |
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| 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 | |
Internship I (Mandatory) |
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Semester - Ⅵ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| BME303 | Bio-signal Processing | 3 + 1 |
| BME304 | Modeling & Simulation | 2 + 1 |
| BME305 | Biomedical Control Systems | 3 + 1 |
| XXXxxxd | Elective I | 3 + 0 |
| BME306 | Biomaterials | 3 + 1 |
| BME300c | Internship Seminar | 0 + 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
4th Year |
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Semester - Ⅶ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MGT401 | Entrepreneurship | 3 + 0 |
| MGT402 | Engineering Management | 3 + 0 |
| ENG401 | Technical Report Writing & Presentation Skills | 3 + 0 |
| XXXxxxd | Elective II | 3 + 0 |
| XXXxxxd | Elective III | 2 + 1 |
| BME448 | Final Year Design Project –I | 0 + 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Internship II (Highly Recommended) |
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Semester - Ⅷ |
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| 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 |
| XXXxxxd | Elective IV | 3 + 0 |
| XXXxxxd | Elective V | 3 + 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
- Basic Mathematics for pre-medical students and Biology for pre-engineering students.
- Non-credit for intermediate computer science students (from batch spring 2024 – onwards)
- Non-credit from batches spring 2022- onwards
- Elective courses to be offered are subject to the availability of resources.
NB: This curriculum plan conforms to the NCRC 2017 guidelines of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC). Please refer to SHU website for latest information.
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 |
For batches till 2023
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
1st Year |
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Semester - Ⅰ |
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| PHC101 | Applied Physics | 2+1 |
| BME102 | Introduction to Computing | 2+1 |
| ELE101 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3+1 |
| MTH 101/ BIO-101* | Basic Mathematics / Biology | 3+0 |
| BME101 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 1+0 |
| IST101 | Islamic Studies | 2+0 |
| ENG101 | Functional English | 0+0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Semester - ⅠⅠ |
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| 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 |
| CSC103 | Object Oriented Programming | 3+1 |
| ELE102 | Basic Electronics | 3+1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
2nd Year |
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Semester - ⅠⅠⅠ |
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| 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 | |
Semester - ⅠⅤ |
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| 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 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
3rd Year |
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Semester - Ⅴ |
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| 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 | |
Semester - ⅤⅠ |
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| 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 | |
4th Year |
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Semester - ⅤⅠⅠ |
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| 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 |
| BME449**** | Final Year Design Project –I | 0+3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Semester - ⅤⅠⅠⅠ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| BME449**** | 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 | |
| Track 1 | Track 2 | Track 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Instrumentation | Tissue Engineering and Molecular Bioengineering | Biomedical Computing |
| Biomedical Engineering Systems | Biophysics | Telemedicine Systems |
| Medical Device Quality System and Standards | Biofluid Mechanics & Bioheat Transfer | Medical Data System |
| Medical Device Regulatory Affairs | Tissue Engineering | Computational Fluid Dynamics |
| Power Electronics | Genetic Engineering | Artificial Intelligence |
| Medical Robotics | Nano Biotechnology | Bioinformatics |
| Rehabilitation Engineering | DNA Computing | Medical Image Processing |
| Bioelectricity | Regenerative Medicine | Hospital Information System |
| Drug Delivery Systems | ||
| Neuroscience |
- Basic Mathematics for pre-medical students and Biology for pre-engineering students.
- Non-credit
- Elective courses are selected from the suggestions of IAB, followed by the approval of statutory bodies.
- Final year project marks calculated in 8th semester
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.
ME Biomedical Engineering
Degrees offered
- Degree: Master of Engineering (ME) in Biomedical Engineering
- Total Credit Hours (course based): 30 Cr. Hr. coursework
- Total Credit Hours (Research based): 24 Cr. Hr. coursework & 6 Cr. Hr. research work
Eligibility Requirements
- 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).
- OR
- 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.
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.
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, 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.
Program Education Objectives (PEOs)
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at SHU has adopted the following educational objectives for the postgraduate biomedical engineering program that are consistent with the mission of the University and DBME.
- 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.
Postgraduate Biomedical Engineering Curriculum Design
The ME Biomedical Engineering program has been designed in accordance with 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:
ME Biomedical Engineering (Course-Based) |
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Semester Ⅰ |
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| 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 | |
Semester Ⅱ |
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| 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 | |
Semester Ⅲ |
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| 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 | |
ME Biomedical Engineering (Research-Based) |
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Semester Ⅰ |
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| 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 | |
Semester Ⅱ |
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| 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 | |
Semester Ⅲ and onwards |
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| Course code | Course title | Credit hours |
| BME-799 | Master Thesis | 0+6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 0+6 | |
| Total ME credit hours | 24+6 | |
List of Elective Courses
- BME 712 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
- BME 722 Embedded Systems & Applications
- BME 723 Design of Medical Devices
- BME 724 Medical Microsystems
- BME 725 Biomedical Sensors
- BME 731 Advanced Rehabilitation Engineering
- BME 732 Invasive and non-Invasive Brain Computer Interfaces
- BME 733 Neural engineering
- BME 741 Medical Informatics
- BME 742 Biostatistics
- BME 751 Advanced Biomaterials
- BME 752 Biomaterials and Drug Delivery
- BME 753 Cell and Molecular Biology
- BME 761 Advanced Biomechanics
- BME 771 Operations Management
- BME 772 Pattern Recognition
- BME 773 Telemedicine System
- BME 774 Advanced Medical Image Processing
- BME 775 Advanced Medical Imaging
- BME 781 Ultrasonic Instrumentation and Imaging
- BME 782 Advances in Tissue Engineering
- BME 783 Advanced Bio-Fluid Mechanics
- A minimum of 9 credit hours of deficiency courses may be taken by the MPhil/MS/ME students, who wish to conduct their research in a related field but they lack specific knowledge/expertise in the new field. If required, additional deficiency courses should be offered decided by the Chairperson/Supervisor/Student.
- Any pre-requisite (deficiency) courses will be treated as credit course and must complete before offering credit-based courses.
- The department may offer core/elective courses from the given list (but not limited to) according to the availability of resources.
Placements and Careers Prospects
- Biomedical equipment management
- Biomedical consultant and entrepreneur
- Biomedical scientist and researcher
- Product development
- Equipment testing and validation
- Senior biomedical engineer
- Biomedical quality assurance manager
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering
Degrees Offered
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Biomedical Engineering
Total Credit Hours (Research-based): 18 Cr. Hr. coursework & 30 Cr. Hr. research work
Eligibility Requirements
- 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).
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The Higher Education Commission recommends to the Universities for the admission test:
- Either enter into a private arrangement under the University Law with the NTS for conducting GAT Subject as an eligibility condition for admission to Ph.D programs OR
- Engage another renowned testing service provider for the purpose OR
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Conduct the test of the equivalent level at the University
- In case of subject test through GAT (subject) or any other testing body; a minimum of 60% marks are required to pass the test (applicable for options 2a & 2b).
- In the case of a university test; the University Committee consisting of at least 3 Ph.D faculty members in the subject area will prepare the Test at par with the GRE Subject Test. The qualifying score for this will be 70% (applicable on option 2c).
- An interview must be cleared that shall aim to assess the research knowledge, experience, and aptitude of the applicant.
Program Details
Why Ph.D Biomedical Engineering?
The goal of the interdisciplinary engineering area of biomedical engineering is to advance human healthcare via the creative application of science and technology. The goal of the Doctor of Physiology (Ph.D.) program in Biomedical Engineering is to transform the field via postgraduate study. The Ph.D program's objectives are to further research and development in order to create better healthcare services, as well as to improve the requirements of the regional and global healthcare sectors. In addition to coursework, students must complete an approved Ph.D thesis and conduct research. Students pursuing a Ph.D will gain a solid understanding of how research is implemented to meet the needs of the healthcare industry, medical research facilities, and healthcare sectors.
Ph.D Curriculum in Biomedical Engineering
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 Studies for Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering
Semester - Ⅰ |
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| 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 | |
Semester - ⅠⅠ |
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| 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 | |
Semester - ⅠⅠⅠ & onwards |
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| Course code | Course title | Credit hours |
| BME-899 | Ph.D Research work (Ph.D thesis) | 30 |
Elective Courses
| 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 |
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 BHU.
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 Sciences only).
Placements and Career Prospects
- 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
BS Robotics and Intelligent Systems
BS in Robotics and Intelligent Systems at Salim Habib University is a four-year degree program designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving fields of robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and intelligent systems.
The program, meticulously designed to meet the needs of both academic and industrial careers, ensures that students emerge with and are able to experience:
Interdisciplinary Expertise: Students will learn how to integrate knowledge from Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Design, and IoT with programming skills to develop solutions for solving real-world problems.
Industry-Integrated Learning: Students will gain experiential learning through hands-on projects in collaboration with industry experts, mentorship, and networking opportunities with professionals.
High-Tech Careers: They will be able to develop marketable and entrepreneurial skills for exciting career opportunities and innovative business ideas in a rapidly growing field globally.
Program Education Objectives
PEO-1: Graduates would be competent individuals in their respective field to meet the technological challenges related to design, develop, and implement intelligent robotic systems for diverse applications.
PEO-2: Graduates would reflect moral values, ethical and professional attitude, leadership skills as well as entrepreneurial qualities.
PEO-3: Graduates would be able to engage in lifelong learning and support the global community with involvement in emerging technological research and development.
Career Prospects
- Robotics Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- AI/Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Tech-Entrepreneurship
- Software Developer
- Embedded System Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Autonomous Systems
- Computer Vision
- Industrial Robotics
- Technical Consultant
- Field Service Engineer
- Freelancing
- Product Manager
- Tech-Researcher
Internship Opportunities
- Manufacturing and Automation
- Healthcare and Medical Devices
- Automotive Industry
- Aerospace and Defense
- Consumer Electronics
- Agriculture
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Research and Development
Scheme of Study (Semester wise)
- Duration: 4 Years
- Semesters: 8
- Credit Hours: 135
1st Year |
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Semester - Ⅰ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| MTH 101* | Basic Mathematics | 3+0 | |
| PHC101 | Applied Physics | 2+1 | |
| IST101 | Islamic Studies/Ethical Behavious | 2+0 | |
| ENG101 | Functional English | 3+0 | |
| CSCxxx | Introduction to Information & Communication Technologies | 2+1 | |
| ELE101 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3+1 | |
| RIS101 | Engineering Workshop | 0+1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester - ⅠⅠ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| ICPxxx | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2+0 | |
| XXXxxx | Foreign Language | 2+0 | |
| MTH103 | Calculus & Analytical Geometry | 3+0 | |
| RIS102 | Engineering Mechanics | 2+1 | |
| CSC103 | Object Oriented Programming | 3+1 | |
| ELE103 | Electronics - I | 3+1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||
2nd Year |
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Semester - ⅠⅠⅠ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| MTH201 | Linear Algebra & Differential Equation | 3+0 | |
| CSCxxx | Data Structures & Algorithm | 2+1 | |
| ELE203 | Digital Logic Design | 3+1 | |
| BME201 | Computer Aided Engineering Drawing | 0+1 | |
| ELE204 | Electronics - II | 3+1 | |
| RIS241 | Introduction to Robotics | 2+0 | |
| XXXxxx | Occupational Health and Safety | 1+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||
Semester - ⅠⅤ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| XXXxxx | Civics and Community Engagement | 2+0 | |
| MTH202 | Complex Variable & Transformation | 3+0 | |
| MTH301 | Statistics | 3+0 | |
| ELE302 | Signals & Systems | 2+1 | |
| RIS221 | Microprocessor and Interfacing | 2+1 | |
| RIS242 | Robotic System & Programming | 2+1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | ||
3rd Year |
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Semester - Ⅴ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| RIS331 | Introduction to Data Science | 2+1 | |
| RIS211 | Digital Signal Processing | 3+1 | |
| RIS212 | Control Systems | 3+1 | |
| RIS332 | Artificial Intelligence | 2+1 | |
| RIS322 | Embedded System | 2+1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | ||
Semester - ⅤⅠ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| MTH302 | Numerical Analysis | 3+0 | |
| RIS313 | Digital Image Processing | 2+1 | |
| RIS333 | Introduction to Deep Learning | 2+1 | |
| RIS323 | Sensors & Actuators | 3+1 | |
| RIS343 | Robot Modeling & Control | 3+1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | ||
4th Year |
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Semester - ⅤⅡ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| RIS449 | Final Year Design Project I | 0+3 | |
| Expository Writing | 3+0 | ||
| RIS444 | Human-Robot Interaction | 3+1 | |
| XXXxxx | Elective I | 3+0 | |
| XXXxxx | Elective II | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester - ⅤⅢ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| RIS449 | Final Year Design Project II | 0+3 | |
| Principles of Management and Economics | 2+0 | ||
| MGT401 | Entrepreneurship | 2+0 | |
| RIS445 | Industrial Automation | 2+1 | |
| XXXxxx | Elective III | 3+0 | |
| XXXxxx | Elective IV | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | ||
List Of Electives:
| Course Code | Course Name | CHrs | Pre-requisite |
| RIS451 | Computer Vision | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS452 | Intelligent Systems | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS453 | Pattern Recognition | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS454 | Mobile Application Development | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS455 | Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS456 | IoT & Sensors Networks | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS457 | Optimal Kinematic Design of Robots | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS458 | Artificial Neural Network | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS459 | AI for Computer Games | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS460 | Chatbots | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS461 | Biomechanics for Robotics | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS462 | Swarms and Collective Intelligence | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS463 | Medical Robotics Systems | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS464 | Biomedical Instrumentation | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS465 | Big Data Technologies | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS466 | Augmented Reality | 3 + 0 | |
| RIS467 | Natural Language Processing | 3 + 0 |
Dr. M. Zeeshan Ul Haque
Professor & Dean
Dr. Syed Mehmood Ali
Associate Professor & Head of Biomedical Engineering
Engr. Dr. Munsif Ali Jatoi
Associate Professor
Mr. Muhammad Wasim Munir
Assistant Professor
Dr. Irfan Ahmed Usmani
Assistant Professor
Engr. Hassan Ali
Lecturer
Ms. Madiha Imdad
Lecturer
Engr. Gul Munir
Lecturer
Engr. Tooba Khan
Lecturer
Mr. Muhammad Sayem Hanif
Lecturer
Engr. Muhammad Aamir
Lecturer
Engr. Muhammad Shaheer Mirza
Lecturer
Engr. Abdul Moiz
Lecturer