Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Requirements

A BSc in Biomedical Engineering provides a solid foundation in both engineering and the life sciences. The curriculum integrates engineering and molecular and cellular biology into a single biomedical engineering core. In addition, each student selects an area of specialization that provides more depth in a selected area of biomedical engineering. The instructional program is designed to impart knowledge of contemporary issues relevant to the health challenges in the UAE and at the forefront of biomedical engineering research in student-centered, collaborative learning environments. The overall goal is to produce high quality engineers who will be leaders in their field and who are well equipped to pursue further graduate degrees, medical school, or professional careers.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates will meet the expectations of employers of biomedical engineers.
Qualified graduates will pursue advanced study if they so desire.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a BSc in Biomedical Engineering degree will attain the following:

(1)	An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
(2)	An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
(3)	An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
(4)	An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
(5)	An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
(6)	An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
(7)	An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Facilities

The Biomedical Engineering Program laboratories and facilities include:

Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Molecular Biology Laboratory
Cell and Tissue Laboratory
Electrophysiology Laboratory
Human Movement Laboratory
Biomaterials Testing Facilities
Advanced Microscopy Facilities
3D Bioprinting Facilities

Degree Requirements

To be recommended for graduation with a BSc in Biomedical Engineering degree, students must satisfactorily complete the courses in the specified categories as set out below. The categories cover the University General Education Requirements (GER, 48 credits), College of Engineering Requirements (CER, 18 credits), as well as the Biomedical Engineering Core and Technical/Free Electives requirements. The program includes a total of 139 credits of required coursework.

Additional Math/Science Requirements (12 credits)

To satisfy the College of Engineering requirements, BSc in Biomedical Engineering requires the following four Math and Science courses in addition to the Math/Sciences required in GERs: CHEM 115, PHYS 121, PHYS 122, MATH 111, and MATH 112.

Biomedical Engineering Core Requirements (49 credits)

Biomedical Engineering Technical Electives (12 credits)

The following is a sample list of courses that will satisfy the technical electives in the BSc in Biomedical Engineering. Additional courses may be approved by the department as technical electives. A technical elective must be at 300-level or 400-level.

Free Electives (12 credits)

All students must complete 12 credits of free electives which are intended to provide students with flexibility to support their career paths and individual interests.

Biomedical Engineering Pre-MED Track (Optional)

The Pre-MED track, as part of the undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering, is designed to provide the BME students with sufficient preparation to successfully take the American Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) exam upon the completion of their junior year.

The MCAT, developed and administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), is a standardized, multiple-choice examination created to help 4 plus 4 medical school admission offices assess student skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social science concepts and principles, prerequisite to the study of medicine.

The Pre-MED track is designed with 15 credit hours, such that the courses included fulfill both the requirements for the BSc. in BME, as well as, the prerequisites required by 4 plus 4 American model medical schools, all while maintaining the same total number of credit hours required for an undergraduate BME degree.

The following 4 courses are required:

In order to fulfill this, the Chemistry courses requirement (CHEM 116, 222, 311) will replace 9 credits of “Free Elective” and 3 credits of “Technical Elective” from the core requirements of the Biomedical Engineering program. HUMA 156 will replace “HUMA/BUSS XXX Humanities or Business Elective” in the program.

In addition, students opting for the Pre-MED track, should replace CHEM 211 with CHEM 221.