Biomedical Engineering

Partner Details

International College of Business and Technology

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Higher Diploma - HD

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Award Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with Biomedical Engineering, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that area of study Demonstrate knowledge and understanding on electrical and electronic devices and systems, human anatomy and physiology, medical physics, engineering mathematics and programming.

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-ICB-MAR

F2F-ICB-SEP

F2F-ICK-MAR

F2F-ICK-SEP

F2F-ICS-MAR

F2F-ICS-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

Our unique Biomedical Engineering programme aims to provide the learner with a theoretical and practical understanding of Biomedical Engineering up to higher diploma level. Upon successful completion of the programme, the candidate will be able to qualify to enter the final year of the Biomedical Engineering degree of Liverpool John Moores University taught at ICBT. The programme will also provide the learner with the skills and expertise needed to work in specialist areas such as assistive technology, rehabilitation, medical imaging and robotics, physiology monitoring, cardiopulmonary engineering, e-health, orthopaedic implants, regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. Biomedical Engineering is a discipline of engineering that interacts with the human body. The learner will be developing and applying innovative skills in the design, manufacturing and maintenance of medical equipment and devices covering all spectrums, from the new born to assistive living for the elderly. Industrial-led practical workshops and labs will help enhance technical skills. This will enable the learner to relate ‘real-life’ commercial innovations to the underpinning academic theory learnt in the lectures. Along with these technical skills, as an engineer the learner will also gain a diverse range of transferable skills, including effective communication, leadership, the ability to critically assess gaps in target healthcare markets, and the tools required to provide solutions to bridge those gaps.

Learning Outcomes

Understand scientific principles of biomedical science and engineering principles which associates with biomedical engineering.

Understand the human anatomy and physiology to interact with the advanced technology in order to increase the precision of treatments, success rate, less complexity and for the most convenient & confident treatments.

Be able to use software packages to solve biomedical engineering problems (Example – MATLAB, ORCAD, MULTISM etc.).

Analyse different types of advanced medical devices, artificial organs, medical equipment and biosensors and understand the working principle, designing process, electrical & electronic devices used, controlling, communication and power supply facilities used in the technological devices.

Develop the knowledge of engineering designing using sensors, actuators, controlling unit, programming commands, communication unit and power supply as an application of healthcare industry.

Apply engineering knowledge in developing mathematical model in order to design an engineering system used in medical field.

Identify and rectify the error or failure in a medical device or equipment from the perspective of designing aspects using the knowledge of control system, programmed commands, signaling technique, communication techniques, operating scenario of sensors, actuators, electronic devices, implementation & operation of circuit board and power supply facilities. Throughout proper analytical and operational study/ experiments, identify and propose better solution for reliable, accurate and economical engineering system such as medical devices, equipment and biosensors.

Understand processing techniques of signals, imaging and noise filtration used in medical devices.

Apply the knowledge of engineering mathematics in designing aspects and troubleshooting aspects. And statistical analysis of data from a research outcome.

10.

Adapt to new technologies and their implementation in the hospital/clinical environment.

11.

Understand the need for professional and ethical conduct and work within the framework of relevant legal requirements, appropriate codes of practice, medical industry standards, quality, governing biomedical engineering activities, including health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk), issues in the clinical context for patient use, and management of medical equipment.

12.

Lead and manage the technical design team, the development process and evaluate the essential outcomes.

13.

Understand current practice and limitations in the field of biomedical engineering, and promote sustainable new developments and advanced technology in the field of biomedical engineering.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Lectures, tutorials, problem solving sessions, seminars, workshops, computer sessions, field visit, participation in projects.

Examinations, assignments, lab practical, case study, problem solving, preparation of reports, essays, technological reports, oral presentations, workshops, peer review, computer-based exercises.

Opportunities for work related learning

Work-related learning is included within this programme, so students will have the opportunity to engage in real world projects and activities. The programme has active links with industry and involves employers in the industrial projects at each level of the programme. Real world case studies are used wherever possible.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The award of the Higher Diploma in Biomedical Engineering requires the completion of 120 credits at Level 4 and120 credits at Level 5. The award of the Certificate of Higher Education in Biomedical Engineering requires thecompletion of 120 credits at Level 4. Students starting in September 2024 will undertake modules … For more content click the Read More button below. Students starting from January 2025 will undertake modules with the codes 46xxICBTyy and 56xxICBTyy.

Students starting in September 2024 will undertake modules with the codes 45xxICBTyy and 55xxICBTyy.

Students starting from January 2025 will undertake modules with the codes 46xxICBTyy and 56xxICBTyy.

Structure

Level 4

Level 4 Core

Level 5

Level 5 Core

Entry Requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

Other international requirements

The HD suite of programmes at ICBT provides an excellent example of widening participation in a country where there is not enough University supply to fill the demand for higher education. Students can enter the HD programmes after studying for 13 years in the formal education sector through either having studied for A levels, or having undertaken the Foundation programme after studying for O levels. Other level 3 qualifications will also be considered for suitability for entry to the programmes. For the engineering programmes, students must have studied maths, biosciences and/or technology whereas for Quantity Surveying, any subjects will suffice. Students have been entering these programmes with these qualifications for many years and have been successful in achieving the qualifications.

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