Diploma in Biomedical Engineering (N60)

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Diploma in Biomedical Engineering (N60)

Introduction

Career prospects

Further studies

Entry requirements

Course structure

Giving you that something xtra

The first diploma course in Singapore to bridge engineering and the life sciences
Jointly delivered by the School of Engineering and the School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology
Six-month internships at hospitals, multinational corporations and research institutes such as National University Hospital, GE Healthcare, Tyco Healthcare and A*STAR Institute of Infocomm Research
A Minor in Business Management offers more exciting career and degree opportunities

About the Diploma

Want to be at the forefront of medical innovation in the rapidly expanding biomedical industry? With a Diploma in Biomedical Engineering (BME), you could be!

Jointly delivered by the Schools of Engineering and Life Sciences & Chemical Technology, this diploma will help you advance your career or further studies in the field of biomedical engineering.

With your skills, you will be able to improve the quality of life of people in need by developing groundbreaking medical equipment and procedures. You will also learn to research technologies that could lead to new cures and improved healthcare standards.

Couple that with a six-month internship at a university, hospital, MNC or research institute (such as NUH, GE Healthcare, Tyco Healthcare and A*STAR I2R) and you’ll be all set to go.

Minor in Business Management
Delivered by Ngee Ann’s School of Business & Accountancy – the most established polytechnic business school – these business modules will equip you with what you need to be an entrepreneur, manager or marketing guru. Paired with your strong foundation in engineering, this optional minor will ensure that you enjoy a far wider range of exciting career and degree opportunities!

Career Prospects

You will be ready to join Singapore’s fastgrowing biomedical engineering sector, which accounts for more than half of all personnel employed in the biomedical services industry.

Jobs abound in healthcare establishments such as hospitals and medical centres as well as medical equipment suppliers and service providers.

As you will be skilled in the research, design, development and maintenance of specialised medical devices, you will also be able to start work as a Biomedical Technical Officer in a hospital. In companies that supply medical equipment, you can start work as either a Sales or Service Engineer.

Further Studies

As a BME graduate, you will be able to pursue undergraduate degree programmes at local universities such as:

• Nanyang Technological University
    - Bachelor of Engineering in Bioengineering
    - Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
    - Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronic, Materials, Information Engineering & Media or Environmental Engineering
    - Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Mathematical Sciences or Physics & Applied Physics or Mathematics & Economics

• National University of Singapore
    - Bachelor of Engineering in Bioengineering, Electrical, Computer or Mechanical Engineering
    - Bachelor of Science in Computing, Computational Biology, Life Sciences or Physics

• Singapore Institute of Technology
    - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering & Information Technology
    - Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics or Mechanical Design & Engineering

You can also gain credit exemptions from overseas universities, some of which include:

• King’s College London (UK)
    - Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science

• University of Sheffield (UK)
    - Bachelor of Engineering in Bioengineering

• University of New South Wales (Australia)
    - Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
    - Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

• Queensland University of Technology (Australia)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Medical Engineering

Besides engineering degrees, you can also apply for non-engineering degree courses such as Accountancy, Business Administration and Business Management from NTU, NUS and SMU. The Minor in Business Management will give you a head-start when applying for such courses.

Here are more details on the degree options and advanced standing at the universities - locally and overseas.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.

Subject	"O" Level Grade
English Language* Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) Science (with Physics or Chemistry or Biology component) or Computer Studies or Design & Technology or Fundamentals of Electronics	1-7 1-6 1-6

You must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements.

* Candidates with English as a second language must have attained a minimum grade of 6.

Candidates with severe vision deficiency should not apply for the course. Those with colour appreciation deficiency may be considered, subject to an in-house test.

Course Structure

First-Year Modules

Second-Year Modules

Final-Year Modules

Level 1.1

·	Electrical Technology

·	Electronic Measurement & Prototyping Skills

·	Engineering Mathematics 1

·	Engineering Mechanics

·	Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

·	Sports & Wellness ^

·	Idea Jumpstart ^

Level 1.2

·	Digital Logic

·	BioPhysics

·	Computer Programming

·	Discrete Analogue Electronics

·	Engineering Mathematics 2

·	Communication & Contemporary Issues ^

Level 2.1

·	Cell & Molecular Biology

·	Digital Electronics

·	Electronic Design Prototyping 1

·	Engineering Mathematics 3A

·	Medical Instrumentation

·	Healthcare IT

·	Idea Blueprint ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Level 2.2

·	Applications Programming

·	Electronic Design Prototyping 2

·	Embedded System (ARM)

·	Fundamentals of Control Systems

·	Physiological Systems

·	Idea Launchpad ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Level 3.1

Internship

·	BME Project Design

·	Clinical Engineering

·	Diagnostic, Therapeutic & Laboratory Equipment

·	World Issues: A Singapore Perspective ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Non-internship

·	Biomechanics & Rehabilitation Engineering

·	Object-Oriented Programming

·	Project Design & Development 1

·	World Issues: A Singapore Perspective ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Level 3.2

Internship

·	Six-month Internship

Non-internship

·	Biomaterials & Implants

·	Clinical Engineering

·	Diagnostic, Therapeutic & Laboratory Equipment

·	Project Design & Development 2

^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules at Ngee Ann help students become more versatile and competitive by expanding their knowledge and skills beyond their core disciplines. Areas covered include communication, entrepreneurship, lifeskills, media and the arts, and science and technology.

Course Structure with minor in Business Management

First-Year Modules

Second-Year Modules

Final-Year Modules

Level 1.1

·	Electrical Technology

·	Engineering Mechanics

·	Engineering Mathematics 1

·	Computer Programming

·	Sports & Wellness ^

·	Idea Jumpstart ^

Level 1.2

·	Discrete Analogue Electronics

·	Digital Logic

·	Engineering Mathematics 2

·	Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

·	Electronic Measurement & Protyping Skills

·	BioPhysics

·	Communication & Contemporary Issues ^

Level 2.1

·	Cell & Molecular Biology

·	Digital Electronics

·	Electronic Design Prototyping 1

·	Engineering Mathematics 3A

·	Medical Instrumentation

·	Marketing Fundamentals

·	Business and the Economy ^

·	Idea Blueprint ^

Level 2.2

·	Applications Programming

·	Electronic Design Protyping 2

·	Physiological Systems

·	Fundamentals of Control Systems

·	Fundamentals of Financial Management

·	Effective People Management ^

·	Idea Launchpad ^

Level 3.1

Internship

·	Clinical Engineering

·	Diagnostic, Therapeutic& Laboratory Equipment

·	Medical Imaging Technology

·	Starting and Managing an Enterprise

·	Business Elective

·	World Issues: A Singapore Perspective ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Non-internship

·	Biomechanics & Rehabilitation Engineering

·	Project Design and Business Application 1

·	Starting and Managing an Enterprise

·	Business Elective

·	World Issues: A Singapore Perspective ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Level 3.2

Internship

·	Six-month Internship

Non-internship

·	Biomaterials & Implants

·	Clinical Engineering

·	Diagnostic, Therapeutic & Laboratory Equipment

·	Project Design and Business Application 2

^	For more details on Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules, please log on to www.np.edu.sg/is/.

Diploma Plus Programme

Students can opt to take additional modules from a wide range of clusters under the Diploma Plus Programme (DPP) to further enhance and/or broaden their knowledge in a variety of discipline-specific areas based on their interests and learning abilities. The Diploma Plus Certificate may give students a better standing for university enrolments and increase their employability in discipline-specific areas.

Students can choose the DPP clusters from the range listed below. The offer of a DPP cluster is subject to the condition that the minimum class size is met and is based on available vacancies.

Engineering Clusters

Non-engineering Clusters

·	Advanced Engineering Mathematics *

·	Applied Physics *

·	Biomedical Engineering

·	Computer & Communication Systems

·	Leisure & Retail Management

* The syllabus is based on the ‘A’ Level H2 Pure Mathematics syllabus. In consultation with NUS, NP graduates who have successfully completed the revised CAEM will be granted exemption from the NUS’ MA1301 Proficiency Test.

^ DPP cluster will not be offered to students taking the Minor in Business Management

Engineering students can also pursue Diploma Plus Certificates in Business, Innovation Management, and Languages (Japanese).

Introduction

Career prospects

Further studies

Entry requirements

Course structure

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