After the COVID-19 pandemic, the need of ventilators , masks, face shields, assistive respiratory devices and SPO2 Monitor has suddenly increased, which marks the importance of the biomedical engineering field, which merges the electronics, mechanical & computer principles with the healthcare industry. As a graduate of this programme of top ranking university, you will have the confidence and ability to communicate with different players in the life science fields, from clinicians and nurses to designers, scientists and other engineers.
BE Biomedical Engineering
Programme Educational Objectives
The objective of the programme is to prepare professionals in the planning, design, and construction of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings and other facilities. The curriculum of Architecture has been developed to impart the following objectives in the graduates.
- PEO 1: Able to solve complex biomedical engineering problems using fundamental principles of technical, basic and health sciences.
- PEO 2: Able to compete in the field of research and development by incorporating lifelong learning using modern tools and techniques and responsive to the demands of society in an ethical, professional and safe manner.
- PEO 3: Able to possess leadership and communication skills essential for project management and entrepreneurship to serve the healthcare industry in the best possible way.
Contact Information
| Contact Numbers | 021-36644153 |
| 021-36684406 |
Location
| BE Bio Medical Engineering | Education City, Link Road, Gadap Town, Karachi, |
| Programme | Eligibility | DAE | Percentage |
| BE Bio Medical Engineering | Inter (Pre-Engg, Pre-Med), A-level – Phys, Chem, (Bio or Maths) Pre-medical students can also apply. (*Zero Semester is mandatory). | i. Automation ii. Biomedical iii. Electrical iv. Electronics v. Healthcare vi. Instrumentation vii. Instrumentation & Process Control viii. Mechatronics ix. Radar x. Radio | 60 |
| BE Bio Medical Engineering | 4 Years |
Semester 1st
| Semester I | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | ZUGE 001 | Islamic Studies | 2+0 | |
| ZUGE 002 | Moral Ethics | 2+0 | ||
| 2 | ZUGE 004 | Functional English | 3+0 | |
| 3 | ZUGE 006 T | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 4 | ZUGE 006 L | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| 5 | BMAP 111 T | Applied Physics (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 6 | BMAP 111 L | Applied Physics (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| 7 | BMCD 112 | Computer Aided Engineering Drawing | 0+1 | |
| 8 | BMBM 113/BMBB 114 | Basic Mathematics/Basic Biology | – | |
| 9 | BMIB 115 | Introduction To Biomedical Engineering | 1+0 | |
| 10 | BMEE 116 T | Basic Electrical Engineering (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 11 | BMEE 116 L | Basic Electrical Engineering (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |||
Semester 2nd
| Semester II | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | ZUGE 003 | Pakistan Studies | 2+0 | |
| 2 | ZUGE 009 | Understanding of the Holy Quran – I | 1+0 | |
| ZUGE 011 | Philosophy of Life I | |||
| 3 | BMCA 121 | Calculus & Analytical Geometry | 3+0 | |
| 4 | BMEL 122 T | Basic Electronics (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 5 | BMEL 122 L | Basic Electronics (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| 6 | BMAN 123 T | Human Anatomy (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 7 | BMAN 123 L | Human Anatomy (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| 8 | BMPH 124 T | Physiology I (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 9 | BMPH 124 L | Physiology I (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| 10 | BMOP 125 T | Object Oriented Programing (TH) | 2+0 | Applications Of Information and Communication Technologies |
| 11 | BMOP 125 L | Object Oriented Programing (LAB) | 0+1 | Applications Of Information and Communication Technologies |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |||
Semester 3rd
| Semester III | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | ZUGE 005 | Expository Writing | 3+0 | Functional English |
| 2 | ZUGE 010 | Understanding of the Holy Quran – II | 1+0 | |
| ZUGE 012 | Philosophy of Life II | |||
| 3 | BMPS 211 | Social Sciences Elective I (Psychology) | 2+0 | |
| 4 | BMFL 212 | Humanities Elective (Foreign Language) | 2+0 | |
| 5 | BMCR 213 T | Circuit Analysis (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 6 | BMCR 213 L | Circuit Analysis (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| 7 | BMLE 214 | Linear Algebra & Differential Equation | 3+0 | |
| 8 | BMDL 215 T | Digital Logic Design (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 9 | BMDL 215 L | Digital Logic Design (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | |||
Semester 4th
| Semester IV | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | ZUGE 007 | Entrepreneurship | 2+0 | |
| 2 | BMCC 221 | Civics And Community Engagement | 2+0 | |
| 3 | ZUGE 008 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2+0 | |
| 4 | BMBE 222 T | Biomedical Electronics (TH) | 3+0 | |
| 5 | BMBE 222 L | Biomedical Electronics (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| 6 | BMCV 223 | Complex Variable & Transformation | 3+0 | |
| 7 | BMPH 224 T | Physiology II (TH) | 2+0 | Physiology I |
| 8 | BMPH 224 L | Physiology II (LAB) | 0+1 | Physiology I |
| 9 | BMBC 225 T | Biochemistry (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 10 | BMBC 225 L | Biochemistry (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 19 | |||
Semester 5th
| Semester V | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | BMBI 311 T | Biomedical Instrumentation – I (TH) | 3+0 | |
| 2 | BMBI 311 L | Biomedical Instrumentation – I (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| 3 | BMNA 312 | Numerical Methods | 3+0 | |
| 4 | BMST 313 T | Signals & Systems (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 5 | BMST 313 L | Signals & Systems (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| 6 | BMMP 314 T | Microprocessor & Interfacing (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 7 | BMMP 314 L | Microprocessor & Interfacing (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| 8 | BMPS 315 | Probability & Statistics | 2+0 | |
| 9 | BMME 316 T | Biomechanics (TH) | 3+0 | |
| 10 | BMME 316 L | Biomechanics (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 19 | |||
| Summer Semester | ||||
| S.No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| Internships | – | |||
Semester 6th
| Semester VI | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | BMAI 321 | Artificial Intelligence | 3+0 | |
| 2 | BMBI 322 T | Biomedical Instrumentation – II (TH) | 3+0 | Bio-medical instrumentation- I |
| 3 | BMBI 322 L | Biomedical Instrumentation – II (LAB) | 0+1 | Bio-medical instrumentation- I |
| 4 | BMCS 323 T | Biomedical Control Systems (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 5 | BMCS 323 L | Biomedical Control Systems (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| 6 | BMSP 324 T | Biomedical Signal Processing (TH) | 3+0 | Signals & Systems |
| 7 | BMSP 324 L | Biomedical Signal Processing (LAB) | 0+1 | Signals & Systems |
| 8 | BMMS 325 T | Modeling & Simulation (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 9 | BMMS 325 L | Modeling & Simulation (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | |||
Semester 7th
| Semester VII | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | BMFP 411 | Biomedical Engineering Project (Phase I) | 0+3 | |
| 2 | BMPM 412 | Project Management | 2+0 | |
| 3 | BMOH 413 | Occupational Health and safety | 1+0 | |
| 4 | BMMA 414 T | Biomaterials (TH) | 3+0 | |
| 5 | BMMA 414 L | Biomaterials (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| 6 | BM** 41* | Elective I | 3+0 | |
| 7 | BM** 41* | Elective II | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |||
Semester 8th
| Semester VIII | ||||
| S.No | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | BMFP 421 | Biomedical Engineering Project (Phase II) | 0+3 | |
| 2 | BMMI 422 T | Medical Imaging (TH) | 2+0 | |
| 3 | BMMI 422 L | Medical Imaging (LAB) | 0+1 | |
| 4 | BMPE 423 | Professional Practices & Ethics | 2+0 | |
| 5 | BMDR 424 | Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs | 2+0 | |
| 6 | BM** 42* | Elective III | 3+0 | |
| 7 | BM** 42* | Elective IV | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours of Program | 138 |
Biomedical Engineering is one of the emerging fields which combines Engineering expertise with the needs in the medical industry for the growth and development of the healthcare sector. It is the unique branch of Engineering in which the concepts, knowledge, expertise and skills are designated and applied to the field of biology and medicine in order to meet the daily challenges. Pakistan has a growing biomedical industry with the increased development of surgical tools, update of instrumentation in the hospitals and spending of large budgets on the research & development.
A biomedical Graduate is able to:
- Design biomedical equipment and devices, such as artificial internal organs, replacements for body parts, and machines for diagnosing medical problems
- Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment
- Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment
- Train clinicians and other personnel on the proper use of biomedical equipment
- Research the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists
- Prepare procedures, write technical reports, publish research papers, and make recommendations based on their research findings
- Present research findings to scientists, nonscientist executives, clinicians, hospital management, engineers, other colleagues, and the public
Education City Site (Morning)
| Description | Frequency | Fee/Cr. Hr | # of Cr. Hr | Total Fee |
| Admission Fee | One Time | — | — | 10,000 |
| Security Deposit | One Time | — | — | — |
| Tuition Fee | Semester Wise | 4,000 | 16 | 64,000 |
| Examination Fee | Semester Wise | 250 | 16 | 4,000 |
| Other Charges | Semester Wise | — | — | 2,000 |
| Semester Registration Fee | Semester Wise | — | — | 5,000 |
