Diploma in Biomedical Engineering (N60)

Why BME?

• The first poly diploma that integrates engineering with life sciences, with a focus on emerging sectors such as healthcare cybersecurity
• Design and test smart devices for the fast-growing MedTech field, including telehealth solutions, and prosthetic & orthotic devices
• Get future-ready by acquiring transferable skills in niche engineering fields by specialising in AI for Engineers, Operational Technology Cybersecurity or Space Technology ^New
• Gain real-world industry experience through immersion programmes with leading MedTech companies and healthcare institutions
• Accelerate your learning with the exclusive University Pathway Programmes with NUS or SUTD!

About BME

Fascinated by how engineering and biology can benefit society? Or are you interested in helping medical professionals do their work better? If you’re passionate about the MedTech field, then the Diploma in Biomedical Engineering (BME) is perfect for you. 

This fast-growing field is responsible for the design of sophisticated medical devices and healthcare equipment such as personal health trackers — which range from wearable glucose meters to electrocardiography (ECG) monitors — and lifesaving devices including the pacemaker and dialysis machine.

Jointly developed by Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Engineering and leading industry partners, BME gives you a firm grounding in research that could lead to the discovery and development of faster and more accurate tools for medical treatment.

Overview of Your BME Journey

Further Studies

As a BME graduate, you can pursue various degree programmes at local universities. You can also gain credit exemptions from overseas universities, including the following:

Australia

• University of New South Wales
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)
• Queensland University of Technology
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Medical)
• University of Queensland
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Biomedical Engineering)
• University of Sydney
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Biomedical)

United Kingdom

• University of Sheffield
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)
• Cardiff University
  • Bachelor of Engineering / Master of Engineering (Medical Engineering)

Careers

Singapore is fast becoming a global hub for biomedical research and the healthcare industry, and is home to a growing number of multinational MedTech companies and innovative MedTech start-ups. With bright job prospects in this field, you can look forward to pursuing careers in these job roles:

• Assistant Biomedical Engineer
• Assistant Hospital Engineer
• Field Service Engineer
• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Quality Control Laboratory Analyst
• Research Associate
• Sales Engineer

As part of the SkillsFuture initiative, you can enrol in various skills-deepening programmes or apply for the SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma Programme upon graduation. You may also apply for Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) courses, such as the Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health.

Entry Requirements

AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-C

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

Applicants must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type ( English Language, 2 relevant subjects and 2 other best subjects) listed at www.np.edu.sg/docs/ELR2B2.pdf.

For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP website for the entry requirements and admissions exercise period.

Candidates with colour vision deficiency, severe vision deficiency, profound hearing deficiency, uncontrolled epilepsy and/or severe physical impairments may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations.