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.

The HD suite of programmes at ICBT provides an excellent example of widening participation in a country where there is not enough University supply to fill the demand for higher education. Students can enter the HD programmes after studying for 13 years in the formal education sector through either having studied for Advanced Levels, or having undertaken the Foundation programme after studying for Ordinary levels. Other level 3 qualifications will also be considered for suitability for entry to the programmes. For the engineering programmes, students must have studied maths, biosciences and/or technology whereas for Quantity Surveying, any subjects will suffice. Students have been entering these programmes with these qualifications for many years and have been successful in achieving the qualifications.

  Language Proficiency Requirements:

• English language proficiency Grade C or above in GCE Ordinary Level.
  OR
• IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date
  OR
• ICBT Academic English Studies Course
  OR
• Recognized equivalent qualification.

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