HD in Biomedical Engineering

The objective of the programme of Higher Diploma in Biomedical Engineering at ICBT Campus is to develop competent professionals with a strong foundation in engineering and medical sciences who can effectively contribute to the healthcare technology sector. This programme provides a strong foundation in applying engineering principles to healthcare and medical technology.

The program integrates key areas such as biomedical instrumentation, electronics, human anatomy and physiology, medical device technology, electrical machines, programming, control systems, signal processing, and AI applications in the health care industry, enabling students to understand and support modern healthcare systems.

Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, students develop the skills required to design, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot medical equipment and intelligent healthcare systems. Graduates are well prepared for careers in hospitals, medical equipment industries, and research environments, as well as for progression to higher studies in biomedical engineering and related fields.

Entry Qualification:

• GCE Advanced Level in Mathematics OR
• Bio-Science streams with sat OR
• GCE Ordinary Level or Advanced Level in other streams + Advanced Certificate in Engineering Technology awarded by ICBT (ICBT Foundation Programme)

English Language Requirement:

• IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date OR
• Grade C or above in English language GCE Ordinary Level OR
• ICBT Diploma in English

After the successful completion of HD in Biomedical Engineering, the students have the next progression pathway as BEng in Biomedical Engineering offered by Liverpool John Moores University, UK.

Semester 1

• 4601ICBTBE - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
• 4602ICBTEL - Analog Electronics and Electrical Circuits
• 4603ICBTEL - Digital Electronics

Semester 2

• 4600ICBTEG - Engineering Mathematics I
• 4602ICBTBE - Human Anatomy & Physiology
• 4603ICBTBE - Medical Physics
• 4604ICBTEL - Programming for Intelligent Systems

Semester 3

• 5600ICBTEG - Engineering Mathematics II
• 5601ICBTBE - AI based Biomedical Signal Processing & Control Theory
• 5601ICBTEL - Advanced Embedded Systems and VLSI Design
• 5602ICBTBE - Healthcare Industry

Semester 4

• 5601ICBTEG -Engineering Design Project
• 5603ICBTBE -Medical Instrumentation
• 5604ICBTBE -Electrical Machines and Drives for Biomedical Engineers

• Clinical/Biomedical Engineer in hospitals (Medical equipment management and maintenance)
• Medical Equipment Engineer
• Research and Development (R&D) Engineer in healthcare technology
• Signal Processing and Medical Imaging Specialist
• AI and Healthcare Technology Engineer (smart diagnostics, predictive systems)
• Rehabilitation Engineering Specialist (prosthetics, assistive devices)
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Officer
• Application Engineer
• Sales Engineer / Product Specialist in biomedical companies
• Biomedical Equipment Consultant
• Academic or Researcher (with higher studies)
• Design Engineer