Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

INTRODUCTION

Biomedical engineering, or bioengineering, is the application of engineering principles to the fields of biology and health care. Bioengineers work with doctors, therapists and researchers to develop systems, equipment and devices in order to solve clinical problems. 

Biomedical engineering has evolved over the years in response to advancements in science and technology. Throughout history, humans have made increasingly more effective devices to diagnose and treat diseases and to alleviate, rehabilitate or compensate for disabilities or injuries. One example is the evolution of hearing aids to mitigate hearing loss through sound amplification.

To  provide  excellence  in  knowledge acquisition,  management  and  usage  of  Health Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tools,

  • Explore the  frontiers  of  technology  and  provide  solutions  to  various  problems  in biomedical science and engineering
  • Provide intuitively relevant scientific and innovative focus on application of engineering principles, methodologies and techniques to the medical field,
  • To combine the design and problem solving skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences to improve overall healthcare diagnosis and treatment.

The Main aims of a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology are:

  • To provide students with a broad and balanced scientific and practical foundation to be able to function as professional Biomedical Technology practitioners.
  • To inculcate in students a sense of enthusiasm in the profession in order to enhance their capacity to apply skills in biomedical technology in the solution of theoretical and practical problems in healthcare.
  • To involve the students in  an  intellectually stimulating and  satisfying  experience of learning, studying and research.
  • The application of engineering principles and techniques to the medical field, to combine the design and problem solving skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences to improve healthcare diagnosis and treatment.

100 LEVEL COURSES CORE COURSES

Course Code.

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

PHY 101

General Physics I

4

C

60

 

ENG 101

Workshop practice I

1

C

-

45

ENG 103

Engineering Drawing I

1

C

-

45

MTH 101

Elementary Mathematics I

4

C

60

-

CHM 101

General Chemistry I

4

C

60

-

BIO 101

General Biology I

3

C

45

-

MTH102

Elementary Mathematics II

4

C

60

-

BIO 102

General Biology II

3

C

45

-

GST 111

Communication in English 1

2

C

30

-

GST 121

Use of Library, Study Skills and

ICT Humanities

2

C

30

-

GST 122

Communication in English II

2

C

30

-

GST 125

Contemporary Health Issues

2

R

30

-

GST 123

Communication in French

2

E

30

 

BIO 104

Biology for Agric and Biological

Science II

3

C

15

-

CHM 102

General Chemistry II

4

C

60

-

PHY 102

General Physics II

4

C

60

-

ENG 102

Workshop Practice II

1

C

-

45

ENG 104

Engineering Drawing II

1

C

-

45

 

TOTAL

47 Units

   

YEAR II

Course Code.

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

GST 211

Environment   and   Sustainable

Development

2

E

30

-

CSC 201

Computer and Applications

4

C

60

-

ENG 213

Engineering       Mechanics       I

(Statics)

2

C

30

-

ENG 221

Electrical       and       Electronic

Engineering I

3

C

45

-

ENG 219

Bioengineering Materials I

2

C

30

-

BME 201

Human Anatomy I

2

C

30

-

BME 203

General Biochemistry

2

C

30

-

BME 205

General Microbiology

2

C

30

-

BME 211

Human Physiology I

3

C

45

-

ENG 224

Engineering      Mechanics      II

(Dynamics)

2

C

30

-

ENG 226

Electrical         &         Electronic

Engineering II

2

C

30

-

ENG 228

Bioengineering Materials II

2

C

30

-

BME 202

Human Physiology II

2

C

30

-

BME 204

Medical Biochemistry

2

C

30

-

BME 206

Medical Microbiology

2

C

30

-

BME 208

Organic  Chemistry  for  Health

Professionals

2

C

30

-

PHT 204

Health and Human Behaviour

2

C

30

-

BME 202

Introduction     to     Biomedical

Technology

1

C

15

-

ENG 204

Biomedical System Analysis

2

C

30

-

BME 212

Human Anatomy II

2

C

30

-

SIWES 200

SIWES

2

C

-

90

 

TOTAL

45  Units

   

300 LEVEL COURSES CORE COURSES

Course Code.

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

ENG 319

Thermo      fluids      for      Health

Professionals

2

C

30

 

PTE 301

Polymer Chemistry in Medicine

2

C

30

-

BME 301

General Pathology

2

C

30

-

BME 303

Introduction to Pharmacology

2

C

30

-

BME 305

Introduction to Clinical Studies

2

C

30

 

BME 306

Clinical         Deformities         and

Rehabilitation Engineering

2

C

30

 

BME 307

Introduction to Bionics

2

R

15

45

BME 309

Organization    and    Delivery    of

Health Services

2

C

30

-

BME 311

Biomedical Electronics 1

2

C

30

 

BME 313

Biomedical Instrumentation 1

2

C

30

 

BME 321

Human Biomechanics

2

C

30

-

BME 331

Biomedical Electronics II

2

C

30

-

BME 333

Biomedical Instrumentation I

2

C

30

-

BME 381

Introduction           to           Human

Biotechnology

2

C

30

-

GST 314

Entrepreneurship I

2

R

30

-

BME 304

Statistics for Health Technology

2

C

30

-

BME 322

Introduction   to   Sports   Medical

Technology

2

C

30

-

BME 312

Clinical         Deformities         and

Management

2

C

30

-

BME 342

Introduction to Safety Engineering

2

C

30

 

BME 334

Biomedical Instrumentation II

2

C

15

45

BME 352

Biomedical Radiation Technology

2

C

30

-

 

TOTAL

42

Units

   

400 LEVEL COURSES CORE COURSES

Course Code.

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

ENG 407

Mechanisms       of       Biomedical

Devices

3

C

30

45

ENG 409

Biomechanics

2

C

30

-

BME 401

Health  Management  Information

System

2

C

30

-

BME 403

Research Methods and Techniques

2

C

30

-

ENG 405

Biomedical Equipment Design

2

C

30

 

BME 407

Mechanism of Biomedical Devices

3

C

30

45

BME 441

Introduction       to       Biomedical

Equipment & Devices

3

C

45

-

BME 443

Indigenous                   Biomedical

Technologies

2

C

30

-

BME 471

Introduction     to     Clinical     &

Rehabilitation             Engineering

Technology

2

C

30

-

BME 473

Ergonomics    and    Occupational

Safety

3

C

45

-

BME 475

Environmental                 Pollution

Biohazards and Laboratory Safety

3

C

45

-

BME 405

Seminars

2

C

30

-

SIW 400

Clinical                       Engineering

Internship/Industrial Training in a relevant industry/hospital

4

C

-

180

SIW 402

Long    Vacation    SIWES    in    a

relevant industry/hospital

2

C

-

90

 

TOTAL

35 Units

   

500 LEVEL COURSES CORE COURSES

Course Code.

Course Title

Units

Statu

s

L

H

PH

ENG 501

Biomedical Devices Design

3

C

45

-

ENG 503

Biomedical      Devices      Manufacturing

Processes

2

C

15

45

BME 501

Project

2

C

 

180

BME 511

Biomedical Signal Processing

2

C

30

-

BME 531

Biomedical Telemetry

3

C

45

-

BME 581

Genetic and Tissue Engineering

3

C

45

-

BME 561

Biomedical Informatics

3

C

45

-

BME 591

Industry-based Project

6

C

-

240

GST 504

Entrepreneurship III

2

R

15

45

BME 552

Clinical Imaging Technology

2

C

60

-

BME 562

Computer-Aided    Design    of    Biomed,

Equipment

2

C

60

-

BME 572

Equipment     Reliability     and     Safety

Technology

2

C

60

-

 

TOTAL

32 Units

   

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