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Department of Biomedical Engineering

About the department 

Biomedical Engineering (Established in 2017 G.C) department aspires to create a world-class educational training, research, community researches, university industry linkage and service provision centre in Biomedical Engineering. It produces technically competent graduates and apply knowledge in modern Biomedical application domains. The core values are academic excellence, skill, and research-based transformational learning. Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary subject that is the application of the knowledge of physical, chemical, mathematical, and computational science and engineering principles on the field of medicine and health. Generally, Biomedical Engineering aims at the design, construction, innovation, invention, maintenance, and management of medical and rehabilitation equipment.

​Staff and Student Profile

The Department of Biomedical Engineering currently has 9 staff member M.Sc. qualifications, and 2 Technical Assistants. Additionally, 1 staff member are on study leave pursuing doctoral (Ph.D.) programs, and 2 are pursuing master's (M.Sc.) programs. Currently, the number of undergraduate students Active Enrolment is 155.

Rationale of the Program

It focuses on: -

  • Maintaining, designing and developing of medical devices and systems.
  • Applying the knowledge of healthcare technology management and assessment of medical devices to improve the quality of healthcare service provision in healthcare facilities and beyond
  • The detection of physiological signals and variables that help in the diagnosis and prognosis of patients
  • The techniques to generate images of human organs inside the body
  • Applying the physics to biological systems to replace the function of natural organs by producing artificial organs
  • Applying the physics to biological systems to replace the function of natural organs by producing artificial organs.
  • Aims to enhance the capabilities and improve the quality of life of patients with physical and cognitive impairment.
  • It also studies bioinformatics, Cellular and Tissue engineering, and Neural engineering and many more

The program duration is 5 years and graduates will be hired in any one of the following companies and many more.

  • In healthcare sectors
  • In higher education and institution
  • In medical device manufacturing industries
  • Regulatory bodies and health policy makers (MoH)
  • As sales and service engineers in different companies

Laboratory Facilities

The department has recently established two new laboratories for the undergraduate students. To further enrich the educational experience of our undergraduate students, the department has recently inaugurated two new laboratories. These dedicated learning environments are instrumental in developing advanced practical skills, offering crucial hands-on training that directly contributes to their overall skill enhancement and preparedness for professional challenges

Biomedical Instrumentation Lab:

The Biomedical Instrumentation Lab provides students with essential hands-on experience in the principles, design, and application of medical devices used for physiological measurement and monitoring. Students engage with a variety of sensors, transducers, and acquisition systems to capture, condition, and analyze vital biological signals such as ECG, EEG, blood pressure, and temperature. This practical environment allows them to understand the interface between electronics and biological systems, learn to operate and troubleshoot common medical instrumentation, and develop critical skills in data interpretation and safety protocols relevant to clinical and research settings. 

Biomedical Workshop:

The Biomedical Workshop focuses on hands-on training in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of refrigeration units critical to biomedical environments. Students learn about the principles of refrigeration, identify key components, and practice routine procedures such as temperature monitoring, calibration, cleaning, and basic fault diagnosis. This practical experience emphasises the importance of precise temperature control for preserving the integrity of sensitive biological samples, pharmaceuticals, and reagents, as well as understanding safety protocols and regulatory compliance associated with these vital pieces of laboratory equipment.