Title of Degree:
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Introduction:
In the modern world, technological advancements and innovations has progressed and impact is there in almost all fields of life. This is especially true in the area of medical sciences and health care services. Although the art of medical health care system has a long history, the involvement and penetration of technology in health care and specifically in diagnostics and monitoring system is more prominent. Due to this strong involvement of technology in medical care system, different ventures have been developed by Engineering and Medicine. As a result, the discipline of biomedical engineering has emerged as an integrating medium for two dynamic fields, medical science and engineering—and has provided ease in the struggle against illness and disease by providing tools (such as biosensors, biomaterials, image processing, and artificial intelligence) that medical professionals can use for research, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. Thus, biomedical engineers and experts serve as relatively new members of the health care team that seeks new solutions for the difficult problems confronting modern society and new set of diseases.

Motivation:
In the past 50 years, the field of biomedical Engineering has evolved and progressed exponentially. Now, it is clear to all that it is a diverse, seemingly adjoining all fields that include such areas as bioelectric phenomena, bioinformatics, biomaterials, biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, biosensors, bio-signal processing, biotechnology, computational biology and complexity, genomics, medical imaging, optics and lasers, radiation imaging, tissue engineering, and moral and ethical issues.
There is an overall shift of society to use technology in day-to-day life including medical healthcare and medical diagnostics. The amalgam of engineering and technology with medical science knowledge to address healthcare system requirements has contributed to the development of revolutionary and life-saving concepts such as artificial organs, surgical robots, advanced prosthetics, new pharmaceutical drugs, kidney dialysis and many more.

Scope:
Biomedical engineering is a vast field having multiple specializations which include but are not limited to bioelectric phenomena, bioinformatics, biomaterials, biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, biosensors, bio-signal processing, biotechnology, computational biology and complexity, genomics, medical imaging, optics and lasers, radiation imaging, tissue engineering, and moral and ethical issues. Here in the department of electrical Engineering, MS/PhD in biomedical engineering will be offered in the following focus areas which will be expanded to more streams once resource persons are available.

• Biomedical Image processing
• Biomedical Instrumentation
• Biomedical Sensors

Objectives of the program:
The Graduates will be able to acquire a strong foundation in the field of biomedical engineering that will make them suitable professional to work in the medical industry, academia and research organizations. The fundamental aim of this graduate program will be to inculcate a passion for learning in graduates with innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, lifelong learning and societal impact.
The student can select subjects in any one from the following streams.

• Biomedical Image processing
• Biomedical Instrumentation
• Biomedical Sensors

Curriculum:
The curriculum is in line with HEC guidelines with a requirement of 24 credit hours courses and 6 credit hour thesis. Likewise, for PhD Biomedical Engineering program, the requirement is 18 credit hour course work and 36 credit hour thesis.
Curriculum is attached in Annexure 1

Eligibility Criteria for the Program
Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering or relevant engineering and basic/applied sciences disciplines:

• Mechanical
• Electronics
• Chemical
• Telecommunication
• Material
• Electrical
• Mechatronics
• Computer
• Software
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Bio informatics
• Bio technology

Admission Criteria
Degree Duration:

• 1.5 years

Admission Requirements:

• As per advertisement
• University Admission Test (Passing Marks: 65%)
• Interview

Intake:
Twice a year (Spring and Fall semesters). Admission process will commence in November & April each year. Details will be provided at www.iiu.edu.pk

Degree awarding criteria

• 24 Credit Hours of Course Work: Students have to study 02 core courses and 06 elective courses to complete their coursework. Details of elective courses are given in curriculum section
• 06 Credit Hours for MS Thesis (Research Work)
• 02 Credit Hours of Research Methodology Course (Non-Credit)
• A total of 30 credit hours