Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Open Channel / SATU)

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Oct

Tuition Fees

RM111,400

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Course Highlights

Accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (Malaysia), ASEAN University Network (AUN-QA Program Assessment) and the Washington Accord
Universiti Malaya was the first institute to offer a biomedical engineering undergraduate program in Malaysia, having commenced the intake in 1997
Become familiar with the application of the latest advances in engineering and scientific knowledge for biomedical use and be prepared for positions in biomedical engineering industries or to pursue advanced postgraduate studies
The department has links of collaboration from the industries such as Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), SIEMENS Healthineers Malaysia, Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI), Columbia Asia Sdn Bhd, OGAWA Sdn Bhd, Ossur and SeliaTek Sdn Bhd

Course Structure

Year 1

Philosophy And Current Issues* / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi **
English Communication Programme I
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
English Communication II
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
Engineering Mathematics 1
Engineering Mathematics 2
Statistics For Biomedical Engineering
Anatomy And Physiology
Statics And Mechanics of Materials
Circuit Theory
Biomedical Engineering Lab 1
Human Musculoskeletal System
Dynamics
Electronic Devices

Notes:

*Compulsory for Local Students
**Compulsory for International students

Year 2

University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
Law, Ethics and Sustainability for Engineers
Biomedical Engineering Lab 2
Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Ethics
Biomaterials
Biomedical Engineering Design 1
Fundamentals Of Prosthetics and Orthotics Engineering
Numerical Methods and Programming
Safety And Standards in Biomedical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics and Transport Processes in Biomedical Engineering
Electromagnetism And Biomedical Devices
Biomechanics of Human Motion
Biomedical Engineering Design 2
Biomedical Engineering Lab 3

Year 3

Elective University Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
Elective University Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul
Elective University Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
Elective University Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
Engineering Economics and Project Management
Programme Elective Courses: Elective Courses (Biomedical Field)
Programme Elective Courses: Elective Courses (Prosthetics and Orthotics Field)
Sustainability and Practice in Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Signal Processing
Medical Imaging
Experimental and Computational Biomechanics
Biomedical Integrate Design Project 1
Biomedical Integrate Design Project 2
Industrial Training

Year 4

Co-Curriculum
Final Year Project (P)
Programme Elective Courses: Elective Course I
Programme Elective Courses: Elective Course II
Programme Elective Courses: Elective Course III
Programme Elective Courses: Elective Course IV
Programme Elective Courses: Open Elective Course
Programme Elective Courses: Open Elective Course
Elective University Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
Elective University Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul
Elective University Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
Elective University Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place

Electives

University Elective Courses

Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)

Programme Elective Courses

Biomedical Field
Prosthetics and Orthotics Field

Programme Elective Courses in Biomedical

Electrical Safety Design of Medical Devices and System
Photonics in Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Control System
Microcomputer and Digital System
Medical Electronics
Instrumentation and Measurement
Computational Modelling in Biomedical Engineering
Healthcare Technology and Clinical Management
Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering

Open Programme Elective Courses

Sports Biomechanics and Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation
Mechanical Circulatory and Respiratory Support
Biomechatronics
Pattern and Image Analysis
Micro Technologies for Biomedical Engineering
Medical IT and Telemedicine
Clinical Prosthetics
Clinical Orthotics
Spinal Orthoses
Tissue Engineering
Advanced Biomaterials
Biochemistry and Analytical Techniques
Wireless Power Transfer in Biomedical Engineering

Entry Requirements

STPM:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics (T) and Physics
Matriculation / Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
Diploma / Equivalent :
- Malaysian citizen
- Possesses a Diploma in Engineering recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University Malaya with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
UM SATU Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
GCE A-Level:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
- Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subject: Mathematics and Physics
AUSMAT:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematical Methods and Physics
STPM (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics (T) and Physics
Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
IPTS:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics

English Requirements

Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
- obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
- Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)

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