Abu Dhabi University's College of Engineering is the largest in the UAE, offering a diverse range of accredited technology and engineering course programs. From undergraduate to master's level, our programs are designed to meet evolving industry demands, with innovative new courses introduced regularly to prepare students for future challenges.
Through pursuing this bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering, you will learn the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes within the healthcare industry.
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering |
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Type |
Undergraduate |
Credit Hours |
136 |
Duration |
4 years4 -- 4
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Language |
English |
Study mode |
Full Time |
Intake |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
Delivery mode |
Day |
Campuses |
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain |
The bachelor of science in biomedical engineering 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.
About the program
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 BSc in biomedical engineering 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.
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Testimonials
The professors at ADU encourage you to succeed by nurturing your enthusiasm as well as improving your knowledge in the areas of biology, medicine, and engineering. Their doors are always open, and they deliver the classes in such an enjoyable way.
I have really enjoyed my biomedical courses and learned a lot, including about medical devices and how to design and classify them. Because of this, I feel I will be able to make a real difference in the biomedical engineering field and the health industry in general.
State-of-the-art technology is used in all the labs, providing students with an optimum hands-on learning experience. In fact, the Bioimaging Research Lab is affiliated with the University of Louisville's Bioimaging Lab, making it one-of-a-kind in the UAE.
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Huda Tarek Sliman
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
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.
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
High School Curriculum |
Minimum Grade * |
Language Proficiency & Other Tests |
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MOE Advance & MOE ADEK Level 3 in Maths & Physics |
80% |
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| MOE General |
90% | |
| MOE ADEK | 90% | |
| MOE Elite | 75% | |
| UAE Science Streams High School (Before 2017) | 80% | |
| UAE Literary Streams High School (Before 2017) | 90% | |
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**British Curriculum or IGCSE / GCE (Completed Year 13/Grade 12 of High School) (subjects are more Science & Math Oriented) |
80% | |
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**British Curriculum or IGCSE / GCE (Completed Year 13/Grade 12 of High School) (subjects are more Literary Oriented) |
90% | |
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**American / Canadian (subjects are more Literary Oriented) |
90% | |
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**American / Canadian (subjects are more Science & Math Oriented) |
80% | |
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**Indian/Pakistani/Bangladesh (subjects are more Science & Math Oriented) |
50% | |
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**International Baccalaureate (subjects are more Science & Math Oriented) |
24 points |
* Students who achieved a score below maybe admitted conditionally, depending on the program and the minimum requirement of the Ministry of Education. Please contact the Admission, Enrollment and International Affairs Department for more information, admissions@adu.ac.ae
** Foreign curriculum or curriculum which does not follow the UAE curriculum are required to submit an Equivalency Letter issued by the UAE Ministry of Education.
Tuition fees structure & calculation
carTuition is based upon the College and/or Department classification as opposed to the course classification or level. Tuition rates for undergraduate students vary from the tuition rates for graduate students.
The tuition fee calculations are an example only and are based on the assumption that elective courses will be taken with the College that the student is taking their major with. However, if the student selects elective courses outside of this College, the total cost payable may increase or decrease to reflect the tuition rate of the College where the elective is delivered.
Costs of books and supplies are not included in the Tuition and Fees. Students at Abu Dhabi University are also required to pay certain fees and other costs to attend the University. Abu Dhabi University reserves the right to change tuition and fee rates at any time. A tuition schedule is published prior to registration for each semester.
For more information, please click here to view the University's tuition fee structure. Fees are subject to change during the year as per government charges and testing bodies.
Open Electives
3
credit hours
Major Electives
9
credit hours
Major Requirements
67
credit hours
Degree Requirements
30
credit hours
General Education
27
credit hours
Scholarship and financial aids
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.
