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Have you ever wondered how a doctor can determine your blood pressure accurately? The doctor will not be able to do that without the medical devices developed by biomedical engineers. Biomedical engineering requires the multi-disciplines of electrical, mechanical, health and life sciences to enable the development of medical devices from a simple product like a clinical thermometer, to highly complex devices such as an artificial heart.

Everyday thousands of people around the world rely on the use of medical devices to sustain a normal and healthy lifestyle whether the economy is good or bad, making the contribution of biomedical engineering to mankind immeasurable.  This is currently the fastest growing sector world-wide, including Singapore and you can play a part in contributing to mankind by being a biomedical engineer. Who knows, you might come up with a new device which could give new hope to thousands of lives.

The Diploma in Biomedical Engineering at NYP is focused strongly on creating skilled manpower with extensive and in-depth knowledge in the design, development and production of medical devices and instrumentation for a rewarding and challenging career in medical devices companies, clinical laboratories, hospitals and biomedical research centres.

Biomedical Sciences (BMS) is rapidly expanding due to our government’s initiative to develop Singapore into a leading global biomedical hub. Graduates with the Diploma in Biomedical Engineering from Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) will be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to support our local biomedical industries, in particular the medical devices sectors.

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Elective Programmes

Biomedical Device Design
Biomedical Processes & Quality System

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Course Aims

The course provides:

  • a strong foundation and skills in the latest technologies relevant to current and emerging biomedical industries with emphasis in the design, development and production of medical devices and instrumentations. This will enable graduates to support medical technology companies, hospitals and research institutions.
  • hands-on practical training with the latest engineering design tools, software, and advanced medical and biomedical systems, and state-of-the art processes and Quality Assurance & Control tools.
  • experience in handling real-life industry-based medical device design and development projects.

Duration: 3 academic years on a full-time basis.

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Career Prospects

With the diversified training offered, graduates will be technically competent and innovative. They will be ready to contribute in the complete value chain of biomedical product development, from design conception, evaluating physiological needs to detailed mechanical and electrical design, biomedical validation, manufacturing processes, quality system and regulatory complaince. The training programme will also be linked closely to the biomedical industry to create an optimal platform and environment for training. The practicality of the training will make our graduates highly attractive to biomedical companies and will give them a head start in pursuing further studies in Biomedical Engineering related areas. Graduates can look forward to a rewarding and challenging career in the following three career tracks.

  • Biomedical Device Design and Development
  • Biomedical Processes & Quality Assurance
  • Biomedical Development Technologists

Biomedical Device Design and Development

Graduates will be trained for engineering/design assistant/ technologist positions in the biomedical industries and will be equipped with knowledge and experience in the design and development of biomedical devices and instruments. Graduates will also be equipped with a strong foundation of knowledge on biomedical process technology for the complete product development cycle.

Biomedical Processes & Quality Assurance

Graduates will work as assistant engineers, process/laboratory technologists in the biomedical industry. For these roles, the graduates will tap on their knowledge of the latest biomedical products and processes and utilise their know-how of the technology and quality skills required for producing safe and better biomedical products.

Biomedical Development Technologists

Graduates will receive ample practical training in operating and maintaining specialised medical devices and instruments for employment in clinical laboratories, research institutions and centres. They will be well qualified as laboratory/research technologists in applied research and development.

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Entry Requirements

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Course Structure

In the first year, you will be trained to have a comprehensive foundation in basic engineering principles, medical sciences, and biochemical sciences. Building on this foundation, in your second year of study, you will acquire more in-depth knowledge by applying basic principles learnt in the first year into applicable biomedical engineering systems and practices.

In the third year of studies, you can choose from one of the following elective programmes:

Biomedical Device Design
Biomedical Processes & Quality System

The three-year course emphasizes hands-on training, with one whole semester set aside specially for the final-year project module in the third year. Moreover, to prepare you for the real world, the industrial attachment programme will give you a chance to work with companies on real-life projects.

The following are the subjects students have to take before being awarded the Diploma in Biomedical Engineering:

Year 1 - Semester 1 & 2

Core Modules
EGH101
 Mathematics 1A/B
EGH102
 Manufacturing Technology
EGH103
 Electrical Principles & Circuits
EGH104
 Biomedical Modelling
EGH105
 Communication Skills
EGH106
 Applied Physics
EGH107
 Mathematics 1A/C
EGH108
 Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
EGH109
 Biomedical Engineering Mechanics
EGH110
 Biomaterials 1
EGH111
 Computer Programming
EGH112  Good Manufacturing Practice


General Studies
To complete 60 hours of life skills related modules from clusters that will include; communication & interpersonal skills, leadership & teamwork, innovation & enterprise, values & society, general knowledge & interests, healthy & active lifestyle and many more.

Year 2 - Semester 1 & 2

Core Modules
EGH201
 Mathematics 2A
EGH202
 Anatomy & Physiology
EGH203
 Biomedical Engineering Design
EGH204
 Organic Chemistry
EGH205
 Microcontroller Applications
EGH206
 Biomedical Project 1
EGH207
 Mathematics 2B
EGH208
 Biomedical Electronics
EGH209
 Thermofluids
EGH210
 Biomaterials 2
EGH211
 Medical Imaging
EGH212
 Biomedical Project 2


General Studies
To complete 60 hours of life skills related modules from clusters that will include; communication & interpersonal skills, leadership & teamwork, innovation & enterprise, values & society, general knowledge & interests, healthy & active lifestyle and many more.

Year 3 - Semester 1 & 2


Students must complete all core modules from one of the following 2 elective programmes. They must also study a minimum of 2 prescribed electives from the respective elective programme chosen.

Biomedical Device Design

Core Modules
EGH301
 Medical Device Design
EGH302
 Biomedical Instrumentation
EGH303
 Biomedical Project 3
EGH304
 Professional & Interpersonal Communications Skills
EGH323
 Industrial Attachment Programme
EGH324
 Full-Time Semestral Project


Prescribed Electives
EGH305
  Medical Device Validation
EGH306   Biosignal Processing & Analysis
EGH307
 BioMEMS Technology
EGH308
 Diagnostic Image Processing &
 Visualization

Biomedical Processes & Quality System

Core Modules
EGH309
 Quality Management System
EGH310
 Biomedical Manufacturing Technology
EGH303
 Biomedical Project 3
EGH304
 Professional & Interpersonal Communication Skills
EGH323
 Industrial Attachment Programme
EGH324
 Full-Time Semestral Project


Prescribed Electives
EGH305
 Medical Device Validation
EGH302
 Biomedical Instrumentation
EGH307
 BioMEMS Technology
EGH311
 Medical Device Regulatory Compliance


General Studies
To complete 30 hours of life skills related modules from clusters that will include; communication & interpersonal skills, leadership & teamwork, innovation & enterprise, values & society, general knowledge & interests, healthy & active lifestyle and many more.

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Last updated on 12 Apr 2010 by Lawrence Durai

 

 



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