College of Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (Pending CAA Approval)
Overview
Biomedical Engineering is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes within the healthcare industry.
A recent study projects the UAE healthcare market to grow 12.7% to AED71.56 billion and the number of hospital beds to increase to 13,881 by 2020. Biomedical Engineers are needed to sustain such growth by maintaining and improving the quality of healthcare services in the country and reducing their cost through the use of smart technologies. The program supports five of the nine pillars that will form the architecture of Abu Dhabi’s social, political, and economic future in the healthcare sector.
Through this program, designed to meet international ABET standards, you will study courses in biomedical instrumentation, biosensors and transducers, medical imaging, medical device design, AI in medicine, physiological modelling, mobile medical applications, and magnetic resonance imaging. You will learn how to apply biomedical engineering knowledge and skills to solve problems, design biomedical experiments, and use, maintain and create medical devices and equipment. You will design biosystems or processes taking social, economic, and environmental concerns into account and gain a thorough understanding of the ethical and professional responsibilities of this field. You will also have the opportunity to hone your research skills – the cornerstone of a knowledge-based economy.
Developed in collaboration with the Bioengineering Department of the University of Louisville in Kentucky, USA, the program benefits from an international research laboratory dedicated to applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to create computer-aided diagnosis systems to support medical doctors in fighting diseases, improving the quality of life, and shaping the future of smart healthcare. The program is the first in the UAE to focus on the roles of AI, wearables, mobile applications, and the Internet of Things in healthcare.
The professors here nurture your passion and talent for biology, medicine, and engineering and push you to excel.
My experience in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department has been incredible. I have very much enjoyed and learned a lot from my biomedical courses. I now work on designing machine learning algorithms to detect diabetic retinopathy using optical coherence tomography scans. I feel that I am making a real difference.
All the labs are equipped with cutting-edge equipment to ensure the best practical experience for students. The Bioimaging Research Lab is affiliated with the University of Louisville’s Bioimaging Lab, which makes it one-of-a-kind in the UAE. The professors’ doors are always open. They make you love the courses and they are supportive of working students. ADU also provide many scholarship opportunities.
Program educational objectives and student outcomes
Program Educational Objectives
The objectives of the program are to produce Biomedical Engineers who will be able to:
- Demonstrate success in the biomedical engineering field with a good set of technical, problem solving, and leadership accomplishments.
- Participate in life-long learning activities such as training, continuing education, or graduate studies.
- Contribute to the development and growth of local and global communities and uphold ethical, social, and professional responsibilities.
Student Outcomes
The following learning outcomes describe the competencies and skills that Abu Dhabi University Biomedical Engineering students will acquire by graduation:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex biomedical engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply biomedical engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs taking into consideration public health, safety, welfare, global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments that take into consideration the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge using appropriate learning strategies.
Career opportunities
You will have many diverse career opportunities in the following fields:
- Hospitals and clinics
- Healthcare government entities
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Medical equipment companies
- Training and technical support for medical equipment
- Healthcare support services
- Sales of medical equipment and supplies
Within these fields, you will be fully equipped to undertake the following:
- Design biomedical equipment and devices including artificial organs, smart body parts, and computer-aided medical diagnosis systems.
- Install, configure, maintain, and technically support biomedical devices and equipment.
- Assess the safety and effectiveness of biomedical devices and equipment.
- Train doctors and other healthcare professionals on the proper use of biomedical devices and equipment.
- Solve problems through the investigation of the biological systems of humans and animals with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists.
Entry requirements
Successfully passing ADU’s remedial course in physics
Achieving the minimum average of 90% on completing grade 12
Achieving the minimum average of 80% on completing grade 12
Successfully provide evidence / certificate of completing at least 11 years of schooling.
English language proficiency requirements
For programs taught in English, a minimum score range of 1100 - 1225 on the English language portion of the EmSAT examination, or its equivalent on other national or internationally-recognized tests that are approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL scores of 173 CBT (Computer-Based Test), 61 IBT (Internet-Based Test), 500 PBT (Paper-Based Test), or 5.0 IELTS (taken at Amideast or Knowledge Group), or their equivalent.
International Students
We also welcome applications from international students with a variety of secondary school certificates, and grades from other educational systems across the world, so long as they are recognized, and meet the conditions stipulated by the UAE’s Ministry of Education- Higher Education Affairs. For more information on the entry requirements for international students, please visit International Undergraduate Requirements
Transfer Students
Undergraduate students may apply for credit transfer for courses taken prior to joining Abu Dhabi University only once, when they first apply for admission. For more information on requirements for credit transfer, visit Undergraduate Transfer Students.
Applicants with grades and English Language Proficiency Test scores that don’t match the above requirements may be granted exceptions for conditional admission, dependent on their successful completion of required coursework or meeting specified criteria.
Course outline
Scholarships
Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives.
Our scholarship and financial aid program represents a key pillar in our strategy for academic excellence and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of the UAE.
We consider it an important national duty to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education and enable them to proactively contribute to society regardless of their financial situation.
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