Diploma in Biomedical Engineering

Build a solid grounding in engineering, and prototype innovative biomedical solutions. Apply the latest technologies and sustainable approaches to MedTech and Healthcare applications and products.

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Bridge engineering, medicine and technology to improve healthcare

Net Aggregate Range

ELR2B2-C (2026 JAE) 7 to 12 points

ELMAB3 (2026 PFP) 3 to 12 points

diploma

Advance engineering solutions in healthcare and medicine

Engineer the future of MedTech

Build a strong foundation in engineering, design life-saving medical devices, and create smart healthcare solutions.

Open the global door of opportunities

Kickstart your career with internships at top companies worldwide. Build your network and gain real-world experiences across Japan, Australia, France, Thailand, and more.

Get your NUS degree in under 3 years

Enroll in the NYP-NUS University Pathway Programme to take NUS-taught courses at NYP. Fast-track your NUS Biomedical Engineering degree in less than three years.

Design, develop and manufacture life-saving devices for the ever-evolving medical technology and healthcare sectors

You will become professionals who are:

Creative. Collaborative. Driven.

Stand out with dual specialisations and global-ready skills.

Widest range of specialisations across all business diplomas

Build agility and an entrepreneurial mindset with Business Psychology, International Business Management, AI & Business Digitalisation, and more.

Get industry-recognised before you graduate

Attain industry-recognised certificates from big names like Alibaba, SHOPLINE, and more while studying at NYP. Get ahead of your peers even before you graduate.

Globetrotters, your adventure awaits

All our learners gain global exposure in 20+ countries like France, Germany, South Korea, Thailand, and more through various overseas programmes.

By the end of this diploma, you’ll gain the following course competencies:

Medical Device Service & Maintenance
Sustainable Medical Device Design & Analysis
Healthcare Analytics & Management
Medical Device Quality Assurance & Qualification
Medical Device & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Medical Device Regulatory Compliance

24 Competency Units (CmU)
Each CmU integrates skills and knowledge from different disciplines. This enables you to fulfil specific work-tasks upon completion.
3 Work-Integration Units (WIU)
A WIU is a workplace contextualised project. It allows you to tackle real-world work problems under the guidance of our educators, so that you are ready for the workplace. Each WIU belongs to a Competency Canvas that helps you develop and demonstrate your abilities to perform work tasks at a higher proficiency.
3 Competency Canvases
Each Competency Canvas consists of a collection of CmUs and WIUs, which is a workplace-contextualised project. Competency Canvases help you develop and demonstrate your abilities to perform work tasks at a higher proficiency.
12-week Internship Programme and 12-week Final Year Project
Intern with our industry partners and gain hands-on experience to be confident in the workplace. Through your final year project, showcase the skills that you have gained in the diploma. 
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24-week Internship Programme
Focus on your internship. Work with our industry partners in Singapore or overseas, and gain hands-on experience to be confident in the workplace.  
6 - 11 LifePRO Units ^NEW
These learning units will support your holistic development beyond your domain-specific studies.

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Passed O-Level Computing? Save 60 curriculum hours through a module exemption.

Course Curriculum

This course adopts the new Professional Competency Model.
Every student will gain additional certifications from industry leaders such as Leedon-Seaward and AI Singapore throughout their course of study.

Learning Units

Circuit Building with Troubleshooting Programming Statics with Mechanical Analysis Interpreting Functions Problem Solving with Calculus Electronic Circuit Analysis Product Modelling & Prototyping IoT Prototype Development Data Analysis Engineering Exploration ProjectWIU

WIU
Learning Units

Medical Device Manufacturing Techniques Application of Quality Assurance Tools Healthcare Data Collection & Preparation Interpreting Standards & Regulatory Affairs Application of Risk Management & Design Control Healthcare Data Security Management Medical Device Electrical Safety Analysis Good Manufacturing Practice Biomechanical Engineering Design Medical Device Validation Quality & Regulatory ProjectWIU

WIU
Learning Units

Medical Device Functional Analysis Medical Device Management Healthcare Data Analytics IoMT Development Sustainable Medical Device Design Medical Device Development ProjectWIU Internship Programme (12/24 weeks) WIU Overseas Internship Programme (12/24 weeks) WIU Final Year Project (12 weeks) WIU

WIU
As part of your three‑year diploma journey at NYP, you will take LifePRO Units (LPUs)^NEWalongside your course learning units for a well‑rounded experience. Through a mix of prescribed and elective LPUs, you will build life skills beyond your discipline and prepare for work and life after graduation.

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Year 3

LifePRO Units

As part of your three‑year diploma journey at NYP, you will take LifePRO Units (LPUs)^NEWalongside your course learning units for a well‑rounded experience. Through a mix of prescribed and elective LPUs, you will build life skills beyond your discipline and prepare for work and life after graduation.

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Opportunities

Nurturing you to be future-ready

University Pathway Programme

Fast-track your university journey with our pathways to the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) by completing three (3) university modules in your final year. Or, gain an advantage of an early conditional offer* to the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) through its University Immersion Project.

UPP-University Module Track
Gain credit exemptions for three university modules under NUS College of Design & Engineering or NTU School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. You can complete one of these degrees in under three years:
- NUS Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)
- NTU Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
- NTU Bachelor of Engineering (Information Engineering and Media)
UPP-University Immersion Project Track
Complete a University Immersion Project as your final-year project. You'll be co-mentored by SUTD professors and NYP lecturers, and be assessed beyond your aptitude and grades. Gain valuable experience and develop a Design AI mindset at Singapore’s first Design AI university for the new world.

^{*Subject to SUTD's discretion.}

Internships

Explore the exciting world of work with our local and overseas internship programmes, which connect you with top companies in Singapore and across the globe. Get hands-on experience, build your network, and bolster your resume while applying your knowledge and developing your skills.

Gain hands-on experience, expand your network, and enhance your resume while applying and growing your skills.

Plus, take your internship experience worldwide, with opportunities in Germany, France, the UK, the US, Australia, Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Harini (2nd from left) with colleagues at N&E Innovations

"I am especially grateful for the mentorship I received from my supervisor and team leads. Their guidance, feedback, and open-door approach allowed me to learn in a safe environment where I felt encouraged to ask questions, experiment with ideas, and reflect on areas for improvement."

- Sivakumar Harini (Class of 2025)

Read her internship story here

During their internship at Medtronic Asia Pacific, Meganathan Devadharshini and Thanasitsomboon Chatsaran ensured top-tier quality compliance. Their hands-on experience broadened their career options, sharpened their skills, and expanded their professional networks.

Overseas Programmes

Broaden your global perspective by exploring cultural, economic, and technological trends both regionally and globally.

Choose from a wide range of overseas opportunities – including internships, immersion programmes, educational trips, and industry-specific learning journeys.

Gain valuable insights into global trends, build lasting networks, and immerse yourself in dynamic, multicultural environments to stay at the forefront of engineering developments.

Collaborate with students, professors, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, gaining firsthand experience and the global perspective essential for a successful international career.

Industry Collaborations

Collaborate on leading-edge projects with our extensive network of industry partners. You’ll get to apply your knowledge to real-world business problems, deploy the latest technologies, and build valuable connections in the sector. Field trips, guest lectures and practical training with established companies further add to the experience.

University Foundation Programme

From critical thinking and professional writing to pre-university subjects, build the knowledge and skills you will need to help prepare for your university matriculation.

Diploma-Plus Programmes

Eligible students can broaden their horizons through our Diploma Plus Programme, acquiring specialised skills and advanced knowledge for immediate workplace application or further university studies. This certified programme culminates in a Dip-Plus transcript awarded at graduation.

Completing all prescribed Dip-Plus (DP) programmes may also exempt students from Mathematics modules at the following universities:

National University of Singapore: Students who pass all three NYP Mathematics DP modules (Analytical Geometry, Applied Calculus, and Advanced Calculus), will be exempted from "MA1301 Introductory Mathematics".
Nanyang Technological University: Students with good grades in all three NYP Mathematics DP modules (Analytical Geometry, Applied Calculus, and Advanced Calculus) may be exempted from Mathematics modules offered by various engineering schools at NTU. Exemptions will be reviewed and granted on a case-by-case basis.

Post-graduation options

Pursue a degree

Get advanced standing for courses at local and overseas universities. Our graduates have pursued degrees at:

Nanyang Technological University
National University of Singapore
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Singapore Institute of Technology

Kickstart your career

Our graduates are highly sought after in dynamic industries, with rewarding careers in:

Biomedical Engineering Assistant
GMP Production Supervisor
QA Technical Specialist
Laboratory Technologist
Assistant Research Engineer
Technical Sales & Support Engineer

Advance your diploma

Pursue post-diploma opportunities, including specialist diplomas, industry-recognised certifications, and work-study programmes.

PARTNERS

Who's on board with us

Smith & Nephew APAC is happy to collaborate with NYP and provide learners with valuable industry experience in medical device design and development. Of particular relevance are the courses on medical device quality assurance, manufacturing and regulatory compliance, which make the Biomedical Engineering curriculum very applicable to this industry. This coupled with the practical exposure to designing and testing various types of devices such as implantables, instruments and electrical controllers during their industry attachment with us, we are confident that learners will be armed with the necessary key skills to excel in their future medical device careers Read more

Dr Kanishka Herath

Development Analysis Manager

Leedon Technology is happy to collaborate with NYP to provide learners with valuable industry skills and experience in medical device safety testing and assurance. By exposing learners to practical skills and co-certifying learners to be competent in medical device electrical safety and functionality assessment, NYP learners will be armed with relevant skills to perform well in their future careers. Read more

Lin Yuen Thong

Managing Director

Goh Jun Hao

Class of 2024 Class of 2024

BME offers a range of opportunities, from regulatory compliance to medical device design. The exposure to real-world problems has enabled me to gain valuable insights, enhance my ideation outlook, and invent new and innovative medical solutions. Applying the technical skills I acquired, I actively strive to design creative medical solutions, while gaining support from both my lecturers and friends.

Jun Hao excelled academically and graduated with an impressive GPA of 3.99. He also received three prestigious MOE Special Awards. Learn about his inspiring journey ->
Marc Choo

Class of 2023 Class of 2023

The learning experience in the Diploma in Biomedical Engineering has been fruitful. Its interactive approach enabled me to apply concepts to real-life applications like my internship and final project. I am grateful for the supportive BME lecturers for their guidance.

Marc is enrolling as an undergraduate at the Singapore University of Technology & Design.
Crystal Lee

Class of 2025 Class of 2025

My favourite subject was Biology and I enrolled into Biomedical Engineering. Today, as a third-year student doing a 6-months internship with a large pharmaceutical company, the knowledge taught in this course not only came alive, in fact, I wish I had learnt even more! The decision to stick with this course was indeed a correct one.

Crystal will be enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography programme at the Singapore Institute of Technology.

TESTIMONIALS

Real experiences, real results

Get the inside scoop – students’ insights, experiences, and stories! Learn about the heartbeat of student life at NYP in their own words.

FACILITIES

Explore. Learn. Grow.

Biomedical Device Technology Lab

Acquire industry-certified competencies to assess electrical safety and functional proficiencies of medical devices, ensuring utmost patient safety.

Creativity Resource Lab

Gain early exposure to 3D printing technology for real-world careers. Experience rapid prototyping, learn design iterations, and mirror real-world practices.

Healthcare Technology & Innovation Centre

Create innovative medical devices that help diagnose patients and improve their lives.

Biomedical Device Technology Lab

Acquire industry-certified competencies to assess electrical safety and functional proficiencies of medical devices, ensuring utmost patient safety.

Creativity Resource Lab

Gain early exposure to 3D printing technology for real-world careers. Experience rapid prototyping, learn design iterations, and mirror real-world practices.

Healthcare Technology & Innovation Centre

Create innovative medical devices that help diagnose patients and improve their lives.

Biomedical Device Technology Lab

Acquire industry-certified competencies to assess electrical safety and functional proficiencies of medical devices, ensuring utmost patient safety.

Creativity Resource Lab

Gain early exposure to 3D printing technology for real-world careers. Experience rapid prototyping, learn design iterations, and mirror real-world practices.

Healthcare Technology & Innovation Centre

Create innovative medical devices that help diagnose patients and improve their lives.