Introduction
Biomedical engineering has created medical miracles - from regaining movements to extending life, supporting or replicating functions of the human body.
If medical miracles fascinate you, then Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Diploma in Biomedical Engineering (BME) is the course for you as it plugs you right into the world of biomedical engineering. Our BME diploma pioneered the combination of engineering with life sciences to deliver knowledge and skills which will make you a very valuable asset to the industry with abilities to develop highly specialised medical devices and equipment. Biomedical engineers are the key to unlocking and sustaining the rapid development of the heavily invested Life Sciences industry – exploring new grounds in research and building new inventions.
You will be equipped with a strong foundation in engineering that complements the life sciences, including areas such as electronics, biophysics, medical instrumentation, cell and molecular biology, biomechanics and implants. In addition, you will learn about Computer Programming, Embedded System (ARM) and Diagnostic, Therapeutic & Laboratory Equipment.
Our six-month industrial attachment allows you to practise what you have learnt. Our students are sought after by our partners, including the BME Departments of hospitals and multinational corporations. If you prefer, you may take in-depth Project Design, Foundational Chemistry and Further Engineering Mathematics modules in place of your industrial attachment.
Career Prospects
BME is broad-based and gives you flexibility and versatility in career options upon graduation. You will be highly valued by the industry in the areas of servicing, maintaining and developing highly specialised medical devices and equipment.
In Singapore, the fast growing BME segment accounts for more than half of all personnel employed in the biomedical sciences industry. Jobs abound with healthcare service providers like hospitals and medical centres, as well as suppliers of medical equipment. Depending on your job, your scope of work may cover various fields like research, design and development; evaluating, specifying and commissioning new equipment; traveling to various countries and meeting people at various levels to service equipment or to train them.
Accreditation for Further Studies
65% of our 2007 graduates were offered places in the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University or National Institute of Education. You will potentially enjoy up to 40 module credit exemptions with a Certificate of Merit, when you apply for the popular BioEngineering undergraduate course at NUS.
Pursue your studies overseas and enjoy direct entry into the second- or third- year of the degree courses, or be granted substantial exemptions, as a result of good performance in our diploma.
If you wish, you may also diversify into Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Materials Science or Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
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Pioneer course that bridges engineering and life sciences |
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Six-month work attachment at a hospital, multinational corporation, research institute or university |
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Excellent opportunities for further studies – a high 65% of our 2007 graduates were offered places in local universities |
Contact Us
Mr Gwee Choon Siong
Electronic & Computer Engineering Division
Blk 7, Level 3
Tel: 6460 6188
Fax: 6467 1730
Email: gcs@np.edu.sg
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Toll free: 1800-4607333 (admission to full-time courses)
General enquiries: 6466 6555
Fax: 6468 3207
Website: www.np.edu.sg
Email: JoinNP@np.edu.sg
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