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BRIEF PROFILE
DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Biomedical Engineering involves the applica on of the latest advances in University of Malaya was the first
engineering and scien fic knowledge for biomedical use. Our undergrad- institute to offer a biomedical engi-
neering undergraduate program in
uate programme prepares students for posi ons in biomedical engineer- Malaysia, having commenced in-
ing industries or to pursue advanced postgraduate studies. During the take in 1997. Having been formed
as a Department in the year 2001,
first and second years of study, you will focus upon core electrical and our flagship undergraduate pro-
mechanical engineering and biology-based topics giving you a firm foun- gram is accredited by the Engi-
neering Accreditation Council
da on upon which to build the rest of your degree program. To enhance (EAC) of Malaysia.
your so skills a Cri cal Thinking and Communica on Courses are provid-
ed to all students. Our lectures are planned and deliv-
ered in conjunction with both Univer-
sity Malaya Medical Centre’s expert
The third year moves engineering topics to a more advanced level as well staff and representatives from the
as incorpora ng an industrial placement module, bringing both a higher local Biomedical Engineering industry
in order to provide the very best in
level of prac cal exper se and engineering exposure which will benefit targeted transferable education.
students throughout the rest of the programme and in their future ca-
reers. Prior to industrial placement, students have an opportunity to in- There are many different taxonomic
breakdowns within biomedical engi-
teract with medical specialists at the University of Malaya Medical Centre neering such as bioinformatics, bio-
(UMMC) that adds further depth to their work. This provides student an materials, biomechanics, tissue engi-
opportunity to suggest solu ons to overcome the problem faced by neering, neuroengineering and physi-
ological measurements. The aim of
UMMC. the department is to produce profes-
sional engineers who are able to
make technical decision in biomedical
The final year is dominated by the final year thesis project and elec ve engineering field.
topics. The elec ve components permit students to shape their own di-
rec on as prepara on for a future career. Due to diverse special es of The department also established a
research center and specialized re-
our lecturers, students have opportunity to specialize in a wide range of search laboratory in 2008. Center for
fields. At the end of the thesis project, the students are obliged to pre- Applied Biomechanics (CAB) and
Medical Informatics and Biological
sent and defend their project. The Department organizes visits to indus- Microelectromechanical Systems
try every year to expose students to a commercial working environment. (MIMEMS) Laboratory are formed to
There are also lectures from the industry in every semester to enable enhance research activities in this
students to hear first-hand from prominent biomedical engineers. department.