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:
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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
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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.
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An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
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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.
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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.
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An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
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An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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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 Requirements (CER, 16 credits), as well as the Biomedical Engineering Core and Technical/Free Electives requirements of 65 credits. The program includes a total of 129 credits of required coursework. No more than 3 credits of Independent Study and Research Course may be counted towards a student’s degree.
Additional Math/Science Requirements (16 credits)
To satisfy the College 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, MATH 111, and MATH 112.
| MATH 211 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 242 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PHYS 122 | University Physics II | 4 |
| CHEM 211 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| BIOL 111 | General Biology I | 3 |
Biomedical Engineering Core Requirements (45 credits)
| BMED 202 | Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals | 4 |
| BMED 221 | Human Anatomy and Physiological Modeling for Engineers | 4 |
| BMED 321 | Mechanics for Biomedical Engineers | 4 |
| BMED 322 | Functional Biomechanics | 4 |
| BMED 331 | Biotransport Phenomena | 3 |
| BMED 341 | Molecular Cell Biology | 4 |
| BMED 342 | Molecular Genetics, Technologies and Tools | 4 |
| BMED 351 | Biomedical Circuits and Signals | 4 |
| BMED 352 | Fundamentals of Biomedical Signal Processing | 4 |
| BMED 497 | Senior Design Project I | 4 |
| BMED 498 | Senior Design Project II | 3 |
| CHEM 211 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | 4 |
Biomedical Engineering Technical Electives (18 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.
| BMED 411 | Biomaterials | 4 |
| BMED 412 | Regenerative Medicine | 4 |
| BMED 413 | Application of Bio-molecular Tools | 3 |
| BMED 421 | Physiological Control Systems | 4 |
| BMED 422 | Rehabilitation Engineering | 4 |
| BMED 423 | Biorobotics and Medical Device Design | 4 |
| BMED 430 | Bioinformatics | 4 |
| BMED 431 | Data Mining and Machine Learning for Bioinformatics | 3 |
| BMED 495 | Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering | 4 |
| BMED 496 | Data Measurement, Modeling and Analysis in Biomedical Engineering | 1 |
| CHEM 311 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
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| BMED 377 | Undergraduate Research | 3 |
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| BMED 477 | Undergraduate Research | 3 |
Free Electives (2 credits)
All students must complete 2 credits of free electives which are intended to provide students with flexibility to support their career paths and individual interests.