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Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
Full Time
DurationContact FAST
Study modeFull Time
DeliveryFace To Face
Lead departmentBiomedical Sciences and Engineering
Programme information
Overview
The Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering programme prepares engineers to design, develop, manage, and maintain medical technologies that improve healthcare delivery. Students receive training in medical instrumentation, clinical engineering, artificial intelligence, medical imaging, digital health, rehabilitation engineering, biomaterials, biomechanics, and healthcare technology management.
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Objectives
- Develop technical and practical skills for solving open-ended engineering problems involving biological, medical, and healthcare systems.
- Develop the ability to understand, respect, and integrate contributions from multiple disciplines.
- Prepare graduates for engineering practice in biological, medical, and healthcare-related fields and for relevant professional or graduate training.
- Train professionals for the biomedical engineering sector.
- Support self-sustenance and innovative development of biomedical technologies in Uganda to improve health-service delivery.
- Develop the ability to understand, respect, and integrate contributions from multiple disciplines.
- Prepare graduates for engineering practice in biological, medical, and healthcare-related fields and for relevant professional or graduate training.
- Train professionals for the biomedical engineering sector.
- Support self-sustenance and innovative development of biomedical technologies in Uganda to improve health-service delivery.
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Learning outcomes
Graduates should be able to apply biology, physiology, advanced mathematics, science, and engineering at the interface of engineering and biology; design and conduct experiments; analyse and interpret data; design systems, components, or processes within realistic constraints; work in multidisciplinary teams; identify and solve engineering problems; communicate effectively; act with professional and ethical responsibility; understand the wider impact of engineering solutions; engage in lifelong learning; and use modern engineering techniques and tools.
Before you apply
Entry requirements
Direct entry: Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with two principal passes, one in either Physics or Mathematics, two subsidiary passes in either Chemistry or Biology obtained at the same sitting, and at least a credit in Mathematics at UCE. Physics and Mathematics are essential subjects; Technical Drawing, Biology, and Chemistry are relevant subjects; General Paper and Subsidiary Mathematics are desirable.
Diploma entry: a Diploma in Engineering, a relevant Medical Technology such as Radiography, Laboratory Technology, Orthopedic Technology, or ENT Clinical practice, or another diploma approved by the University as equivalent.
Diploma entry: a Diploma in Engineering, a relevant Medical Technology such as Radiography, Laboratory Technology, Orthopedic Technology, or ENT Clinical practice, or another diploma approved by the University as equivalent.
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Career opportunities
- Clinical Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Medical Device Engineer
- Digital Health Specialist
- Medical Equipment Manager
- AI in Healthcare Specialist
- Research Scientist
- Entrepreneur
Curriculum
Course structure
Undergraduate Handbook 2025/2026 · 214 total credit units
Year 12 study periods
Semester 1
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCE1121 | Engineering Mathematics I | Elective | 4 |
| EEE1101 | Electricity and Magnetism | Elective | 3 |
| BCE1103 | Information Communication Technology | Elective | 3 |
| COM1101 | Communication Skills | Elective | 3 |
| EEE1105 | Physical Electronics | Elective | 3 |
| BME1104 | Engineering Physics | Elective | 3 |
| DVS1106 | Introduction to Political Economy | Elective | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCE1211 | Engineering Mathematics II | Elective | 4 |
| BCE1221 | Fundamentals of Computer Programming-C | Elective | 4 |
| BME1203 | Biochemistry & Microbiology | Elective | 3 |
| BME1205 | Engineering Mechanics | Elective | 4 |
| BME1210 | Thermodynamics | Elective | 4 |
| BME1202 | Engineering Drawing | Elective | 4 |
| DVS1203 | Political Economy of Africa and Development | Elective | 3 |
Year 23 study periods
Semester 1
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCE2111 | Engineering Mathematics III | Elective | 4 |
| BME2104 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | Elective | 4 |
| EEE2112 | Control & Instrumentation | Elective | 4 |
| EEE2102 | Electronic Circuits | Elective | 4 |
| BME2105 | Biomaterials & Biocompatibility | Elective | 4 |
| BME2111 | BME Workshop Practice I | Elective | 4 |
| DVS2104 | Developmental Studies III | Elective | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCE2215 | Engineering Mathematics IV | Elective | 4 |
| BCE2221 | Object Oriented Programming – Python | Elective | 4 |
| BME2210 | Digital Electronics & Logic Design | Elective | 3 |
| BME2205 | Fundamentals of Biomechanics | Elective | 3 |
| BME2211 | Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | Elective | 4 |
| BME2212 | BME Workshop Practice II | Elective | 4 |
| DVS2205 | Development Studies IV | Elective | 3 |
Recess term
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| BME2301 | BME Internship Training I | Core | 4 |
Year 33 study periods
Semester 1
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIE3104 | Theory of Machines | Elective | 4 |
| BME3113 | Biosensing & Measurements | Elective | 4 |
| BCE3123 | Signals and Systems | Elective | 3 |
| MIE3101 | Product Design and Development | Elective | 4 |
| BME3111 | BME Workshop Practice III | Elective | 4 |
| BME3112 | Neuroscience & Neural Networks | Elective | 3 |
| BME3110 | Bioteletry & Telemedicine | Elective | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| BME3202 | Medical Imaging Systems I | Elective | 4 |
| BME3203 | Biomedical Instrumentation | Elective | 4 |
| BME3208 | Biological Modelling and Simulation | Elective | 4 |
| BCE3215 | Digital Signal Processing | Elective | 4 |
| BME3210 | BME Workshop Practice IV | Elective | 4 |
| BME3207 | Junior BME Project | Elective | 4 |
| MIE3202 | Design of Machine Elements | Elective | 4 |
| BME3211 | Biomedical Optics & Lasers | Elective | 4 |
Recess term
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| BME3301 | BME Internship Training II | Core | 4 |
Year 42 study periods
Semester 1
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| BME4101 | Medical Imaging Systems II | Elective | 4 |
| BME4106 | Biomedical Signal & Image Processing | Elective | 4 |
| BME4110 | Rehabilitative & Assistive Technology | Elective | 4 |
| BCE4113 | Engineering Project Planning & Mgt | Elective | 3 |
| BME4112 | Senior BME Project (Design) | Elective | 3 |
| BME4111 | Machine Learning & Pattern Recognition | Elective | 4 |
| MIE4106 | Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Engineering | Elective | 4 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCE4223 | Entrepreneurship and Business Management | Elective | 3 |
| BCE4202 | Professional Law and Ethics for Engineers | Elective | 3 |
| BME4210 | Tissue Engineering & Reg. Medicine | Elective | 4 |
| BME4211 | Human Factor Engineering & Ergonomics | Elective | 3 |
| BME4212 | Senior BME Project (Implementation) | Elective | 4 |
| BME4205 | Medical Robotics | Elective | 3 |
| BME4213 | Emerging Trends in BME | Elective | 3 |