Overview
The Biomedical Engineering BSc program at Khalifa University integrates engineering and molecular and cellular biology into a single BME core (45 credits), in addition to the Mathematics/Science courses (32 credits), and General Studies courses (26 credits). Each student selects an Area of Specialization (12-16 credits) that provides more depth in a selected area of Biomedical Engineering. The instructional program is designed to impart knowledge of contemporary issues relevant to the health challenges in the UAE and at the forefront of biomedical engineering research in student-centered, collaborative learning environments.
The Biomedical Engineering programs overall goal is to produce high quality engineers who will be leaders in their field and who are well equipped to pursue further graduate degrees, medical school, or professional careers.
Career Opportunities
Biomedical Engineers apply engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology in order to improve the quality of human health and life. They are employed in
- health services (hospitals and clinics)
- healthcare and device industries
- research departments/institutes
- governmental regulatory agencies
Accreditation
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Physiological Systems and Modeling
- Mechanics for Biomedical Engineers
- Biotransport Phenomena
- Molecular and Cellular Physiology
- Biomedical Circuits and Signals
- Biomedical Signal Processing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 6 other Bachelors in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United Arab EmiratesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should have graduated from high school no later than two years prior to the current year.
- EmSAT subjects: Math 875, Physics 600, Arabic 900 and English 1100
- American - Minimum GPA 3.0 (or equivalent) on scale of 4; Mathematics in 3 of last 3 years, Physics in 2 of last 3 years, and Chemistry in 1 of last 3 years; Minimum score of 80 in Mathematics; At least 1 science in last year
- British - Total of 8 courses 5 - O level including Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry , 3 - AS/A levels including Mathematics, and (Physics or Chemistry); Minimum grade of C in all courses
- International Baccalaureate - diploma with minimum score of 4 in all courses - Courses should include Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry - High School Equivalency Certificate
- Students outside the UAE must provide one of the following certificates to be considered for admission: SAT Math score 700 and above, AP Math score 3 and above, A Level Math score C and above
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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86875 AED/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2500 AED per credit during 48 months. -
National
86875 AED/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2500 AED per credit during 48 months.
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