Bachelor of Engineering Biomedical Engineering

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor
Starts
January/August

Introduction

Bachelor of Engineering Biomedical Engineering is a Bachelor program taught at Ndejje University, Uganda. Intake: January/August. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering at Ndejje University develops knowledge and practical skills to design, develop, and maintain medical devices and healthcare technologies. Students study areas such as biomedical instrumentation, medical imaging, biomechanics, biomaterials, clinical engineering, and healthcare technology management, supported by modules including Biomedical Instrumentation I, Biomedical Modeling and Simulation, and Clinical Engineering and Management.

Learning is delivered through laboratory work, hospital attachments, and hands-on training with modern equipment. The course runs over 4 years and uses a Day/Weekend study mode. The structure includes a Biomedical Engineering Internship II and a Research Project, alongside studio and engineering modules such as Engineering Drawing I, Engineering Mechanics I, and Electrical Circuit Analysis.

Modules

  • Biomedical Instrumentation I
  • Biomedical Engineering Design II / III (Medical Device Design)
  • Clinical Engineering
  • Clinical Engineering and Management
  • Biomedical Instrumentation I
  • Biomedical Engineering Internship II
  • Research Project
  • Signal Processing and Analysis
  • Biosignal Processing
  • Biomedical Modeling and Simulation
  • Biomedical Optics
  • Professional Electives (Advanced Medical Technology & Bioinstrumentation)

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Engineering Biomedical Engineering at Ndejje University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Ndejje University.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Ndejje University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Engineering Biomedical Engineering.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Direct Entry

  • Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least two principal passes in Physics, Mathematics, or Chemistry.
  • O-Level (UCE) requirements include at least 5 passes, including credit passes in Math and Science subjects.

Diploma Entry

  • Applicants must hold an Ordinary Technical Diploma from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) or its equivalent.
  • Eligible diplomas include Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields in Medical Technology.
  • A minimum of a Credit class diploma is generally required.

Mature Age Entry

  • A minimum score of 50% in a recognized Mature Age Entry Examination

International Applicants

  • Secondary school completion equivalent to Uganda’s A-Level
  • Academic documents must be equated where necessary
  • Proof of English proficiency if prior education was not in English

Courses Units

More Information

  • clinical engineering
  • hospital equipment maintenance
  • medical device manufacturing
  • health technology management
  • research

Scholarships

2 fully funded scholarships are listed for Uganda. See Uganda scholarships.