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.

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

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.

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
Year 1
Semester - Ⅰ
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
Credit Hours		16
Semester - ⅠⅠ
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
Credit Hours		18
Year 2
Semester - ⅠⅠⅠ
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
Credit Hours		18
Semester - ⅠⅤ
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
Credit Hours		18
Year 3
Semester - Ⅴ
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
Credit Hours		17
Semester - ⅤⅠ
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
Credit Hours		18
Year 4
Semester - ⅤⅠⅠ
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
Credit Hours		18
Semester - ⅤⅠⅠⅠ
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
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.