Dr. M. Zeeshan Ul Haque

Professor & Chairperson, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering

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 & Chairperson, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering

Degrees offered

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B. E.) in Biomedical Engineering

Duration: 4 Years

Semesters: 8

Credit Hours: 138

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

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

Mapping of PEOs with DBME Vision and Mission Statements

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.

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.

• 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.

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:

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

Program Introduction

The BS in Actuarial Science & Risk Management is tailored for those interested in the intersection of mathematics, statistics, and finance. This program focuses on assessing and managing risk across various sectors. Students learn to apply mathematical models to analyze financial uncertainty and develop strategies for risk mitigation. Graduates are ready for successful careers in insurance, consulting, and risk management.

Program Objectives

• To equip students with the mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills necessary for assessing and managing risk.
• To provide an understanding of financial theories and their application to insurance and risk management.
• To prepare students for professional actuarial examinations and careers in insurance, consulting, and financial risk management.
• To develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities specific to financial uncertainty and risk analysis.

Entry Requirements

 The applicant should:

• Have 45% marks in HSC or equivalent marks in A-levels, or other qualifications
• Qualify the Aptitude Test and Interview

Career Prospects

• Actuarial Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Pension Actuary
• Investment Analyst
• Risk Manager
• Data Scientist
• Compliance Analyst

Internship Opportunities

• Insurance Companies
• Consulting Firms
• Asset Management Companies
• Brokerage Firms
• Healthcare Organizations
• Banks and Financial Institutions
• Government Agencies

Scheme of Study (Semester wise)

• Duration: 4 Years
• Semesters: 8
• Credit Hours: 137

Program Introduction

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

List Of Electives: