Biomedical
Engineering is a field that has gained much attention over the last few years.
Although technically, the field is several centuries old, the formal
recognition of biomedical engineering as an engineering discipline is
substantially novel. Biomedical Engineering is the application of engineering
knowledge to solve challenges in medicine and biology. Since the scope of the
field is fairly application oriented, the theoretical knowledge requirement is
considerably vast. A biomedical engineer is required to possess a thorough
working knowledge in fields such as electronic, computer and telecommunication
engineering, signal processing, image processing and systems design among many
others. Besides engineering, a substantial knowledge in biology and medicine is
also crucial for the success of a biomedical engineer’s career.
Biomedical
engineers are globally in very high demand and the working environments vary
across a large spectrum. Engineers who are employed by hospitals will have the
responsibility of managing complicated equipment, ensuring patient as well as
staff safety. The fact that most biomedical equipment, if used incorrectly can
result in dire consequences makes this task crucial in many aspects. The budding
industry of biomedical engineering in Sri Lanka currently has limited potential
for product development. The industry, at present, mainly focuses on
installation and maintenance of biomedical equipment. However, it is expected
that within a few years Sri-Lanka will catch up with the global trend in
improved healthcare facilities, leading to a greater demand for related for
goods and services, thus opening the opportunities for biomedical engineers and
the enhancement of the local biomedical manufacturing industry.
In Sri Lanka, currently there are three institutes provide this multi-disciplinary engineering course.
1) University
of Moratuwa:
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It is one of the state universities in Sri Lanka, offering 4
academic years to complete the bachelor’s degree in this field.
The
course is delivered in seven academic semesters and six months of industrial
training. The academic semesters are designed to impart a strong theoretical
foundation in the principles of Electronic and Telecommunication focusing on
the science of engineering. As a graduation requirement, the students must
complete a total of 150 credits within the time duration. These credits include
135 credits for GPA modules and 15 credits for Non GPA modules. Along with the
experience gained during the industrial training time, the graduates carry out
diverse engineering and management tasks in the industry with minimal further
training.
Prerequisites:
In
order to be eligible for admission to a course of study in engineering a
candidate should have obtained at least ‘S’ Grades in each of the three
subjects set out below
·
Chemistry
·
Combined Mathematics
·
Physics
The
curriculum for this 4 year course can be obtained via this link:
Research
is the corner stone of the sublime field of biomedical engineering. University
of Moratuwa stepped into the research area of biomedical engineering decades
before the introduction of the formal degree program. Many collaborative
research partnerships were established with leading medical research bodies of
Sri Lanka, resulting in the completion of important research, leading towards
the development of novel or modified products. With the introduction of the
degree program, students can expect such collaborations to thrive and product
design and development to be taken to the next level.
2) General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU):
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KDU is open for civil students as well who wish to continue their higher studies in the fields of Engineering, Law, Management, Social Sciences and IT.
Officers with exceptional performance in reputed universities/institutions can pursue postgraduate studies in accordance with the requirements of the Service to which they belong. Civil professionals are also offered a place at postgraduate studies to excel in and study a post graduate degree in their related field of expertise.
The Faculty of Engineering, is the only national military educational Engineering Institution in Sri Lanka which was established in 2009. The faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in nine disciplines under six Departments
The Electrical Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering Department presently conducts three undergraduate degree programmers of BSc Engineering in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, BSc Engineering in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering and BSc Engineering in Biomedical Engineering. All three programs have the same duration of four and half years.
The Kotelawala Defense University takes in approx 80 students each year for the Department of Electrical Electronic and Telecommunication, from students offering Physics, Chemistry and Combined Mathematics at the GCE (Advanced Level) Examination. These students follow a common intensive training programme of 04 months along with the students of all streams which consists of initial military training, computer orientation course and a comprehensive English course. Thereafter in the 1st semester students follow a common Engineering programme along with students of all Engineering disciplines. Apart from this, the students also follow subjects which are common to all undergraduate degree programmes offered by the university.
3) International
College of Business and Technology (ICBT):
This is a private institute which offers
this course at two levels.
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a. Higher
National Diploma (HND) in Biomedical Engineering; which is a two year course
for those who are fresher from school.
b. BEng
(Hons) in Biomedical Engineering; which can be done continuously as the 3rd
year (Final Year of the complete degree program), to those who
successfully pass the HND and this is collaborated
with Birmingham City University - UK.
successfully pass the HND and this is collaborated
with Birmingham City University - UK.
The complete program structure for the HND course is given below:
First
Semester
·
Engineering Mathematics
·
Information Technology and Programming
Concepts
·
Project- Oriented Design Based Learning
·
Engineering Science
·
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
·
Analog Electronics
Second
Semester
·
Human Anatomy and Physiology
·
Engineering Drawing
·
Digital Electronics
·
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
·
Medical Instrumentation
Third
Semester
·
Principles and Application of
Microcontrollers
·
Signals and Systems
·
Medical Biochemistry
·
Microbiology and Immunology
·
Medical Physics
Fourth
Semester
·
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
·
Pathology and Hematology
·
Hospital Management
·
Physics of Diagnostic and Therapeutic
Radiology
·
Biomedical Signal Processing
Industrial
Training (optional)
Entry
Criteria:
G.C.E. Advanced
Level Math, Technology, Bio Science
OR
O/L’s + ICBT
Engineering Foundation
Duration:
2 Years
The
Curriculum for the Final Year (3rd Year) which provides the
Bachelor’s Degree with Honors is Given Below:
·
Digital Signal and Image Processing (30
Credits)
·
Medical Devices (15 Credits)
·
Medical Science and Neuromechanics (15
Credits)
·
Biomechanics (15 Credits)
·
Biomaterials (15 Credits)
·
Final Biomedical Engineering Project (30
Credits)
Duration:
1
Year.
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References:
- University of Moratuwa. 2017. Biomedical Engineering Group. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.ent.mrt.ac.lk/bme/index.php. [Accessed 10 September 2017].
- ICBT Campus. 2016. ICBT HND in Biomedical Engineering. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.icbt.lk/icbt/undergraduate. [Accessed 10 September 2017].
- ICBT Campus. 2016. BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering- Birmingham City University. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.icbt.lk/icbt/undergraduate. [Accessed 10 September 2017].
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