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Biomedical Engineering
This course empowers learners to make a difference in the medical and healthcare industry as they learn to design, develop and validate healthcare devices in accordance with regulatory standards, using the latest technologies.
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Course details
| Field of study | Engineering |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Biomedical Engineering |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Engineering & Technology sub-cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-3 |
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-6 |
Course modules
Core modules
- Circuit Building with Troubleshooting
- Programming
- Statics with Mechanical Analysis
- Interpreting Functions
- Problem Solving with Calculus
- Electronic Circuit Analysis
- Product Modelling & Prototyping
- IoT Prototype Development
- Data Analysis
- Engineering Exploration Project
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- Medical Device Manufacturing Techniques
- Application of Quality Assurance Tools
- Healthcare Data Collection & Preparation
- Interpreting Standards & Regulatory Affairs
- Application of Risk Management & Design Control
- Healthcare Data Security Management
- Medical Device Electrical Safety Analysis
- Good Manufacturing Practice
- Biomechanical Engineering Design
- Medical Device Validation
- Quality & Regulatory Project
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- Medical Device Functional Analysis
- Medical Device Management
- Healthcare Data Analytics
- IoMT Development
- Sustainable Medical Device Design
- Medical Device Development Project
Final-year students will also have the opportunity to undertake a full-time project and participate in a local or overseas internship programme for one full semester.
Internship
| Internship duration | 12 or 24 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Biomedical Engineering Assistant
- GMP Production Supervisor
- QA Technical Specialist
- Laboratory Technologist
- Assistant Research Engineer
- Technical Sales and Support Engineer
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
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