1. Rational of the Program

 2. Objectives of the Program

This program is aimed to alleviate the challenges on shortage of technical manpower for design, development, operation, maintenance and management of biomedical devices and systems that help to improve the quality of healthcare sectors in the country. Based on this general principle, the faculty has designed a graduate program of study in Biomedical engineering to meet the following objectives.

• Train biomedical engineers who carry out research in the areas of biomedical engineering and relevant to the needs of the country.
• Train biomedical engineers who can design, develop, operate, install and manage biomedical devices and systems.
• Prepare graduates with capability to follow the current and future developments in the field and related applications.
• Enable graduates to participate in the current research and encourage continuous learning and improvement in Biomedical engineering so that the graduates feel confident enough to face the challenges of the rapidly changing global scenario.
• To upkeep the highest values ofprofessionalism and ethical attitude and nurture the ability to relate engineering issues to broader social context.

 3. Graduate Profile of the Program

Upon completionof the study, graduatesare expected to acquire the following knowledge andskills:

• Understand scientific basis and principles of biomedical engineering.
• Undertake research to design, develop and adopt appropriate biomedical systems.
• Consult and develop standards and guidelines that improves effective and efficient utilization of biomedical equipments and systems
• Train and mentor healthcare staff for operating technicalities, functionalities and management of biomedical equipment to maximize utility of all the functionalities.
• Able to lead and manage the planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of procurement, installation, utilization and maintenance of biomedical equipments in the healthcare facilities.
• Develop applicable safety standards and operating procedures that guide proper and safe utilization of biomedical equipments.

• Acquire interpersonal skills that help to work as a team with healthcare staff and interaction with clients and other stakeholders.
• Develop skill and confidence to be the future entrepreneurs in the area of Biomedical Engineering.
•  Able on evaluation and accreditation of new developed items based on international standards that are applicable on health sectors.

 4. Major Research Areas

• Biomedical imaging, analysis and interpretation
• Biomedical devices, sensors, instrumentation and diagnosis
• Biosensing and wearable Biomedical technology
• Statistical signal processing for biomedical information extraction
• Artificial intelligence for biomedical applications
• Biological system modeling and simulations
• Computational modeling and analysis of biomedical systems

 5. Program Profiles

 5.1 Mode of Delivery

The program will run inregular full-time and extension/weekend.

 5.2 Admission Requirements

The applicant must have:

• BSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering from recognized institution after successful completion of one year bridge courses. Bridge courses are administered with undergraduate programs and details shall be decided by Faculty graduate committee (FGC).
• BSc degree in Biomedical Engineering from recognized institution.
• Pass an entrance examination administered by the faculty

The admission and screening criteria shall follow the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology master’s guideline. 

  5.3 Duration of the Study

The maximum duration of the program is two academic years of full-time study for graduates of biomedical engineering program. Candidates from other disciplines need to take the bridge courses which add a maximum of one more year. Under exceptional conditions, the Graduate committee may extend the duration by one year.

  5.4 Teaching Learning Methods

The basic teaching method is lecture supported by tutorial, design projects, practical laboratory exercises and simulation. Audio-visual aids are also used to support lectures. Students are assigned to work on design projects to enable them enhance innovative and independent working ability. The practical attachment and educational visits to relevant institutions is also an integral part of the teaching-learning process.

  5.5 Assessment and Evaluation

Course assessment depends on the type of the course: lecture type, practical type, or independent project. Assessment for lecture courses is based on paper review, one mini-research paper/project work and presentation, and final examination. Group and/or individual reports of practical activities are evaluated and count towards the final grade. Evaluation for independent projects such as thesis is based oral examination and report submitted.

  5.6 Grading System

The final grading policy of the students is carried out as per the legislation of the Bahir Dar University, Institute of Technology.

  5.7 Graduate Requirements

Candidates from other engineering program must complete and pass 29 credit hours of bridge  courses.  Then,  successful  completion  of  34  Cr.  Hr  course  works,

1 Cr. Hr practical attachment in a recognized healthcare institution, and successfully defend and pass MSc thesis as per the university regulation are the requirements for graduation.

  5.8 Degree Nomenclature (in English and Amharic)

A degree will be awarded for a student after completing the coursework and dissertation 

components. The name of the degree will be

In English

The Degree of Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (Biomedical Instrumentation and Imaging)

In Amharic

የሳይንስ ማስተርስ ዲግሪ በባዬሜዲካል ምህንድስና (ባዬሜዲካል ኢንስትሩሜንቴሽን እና ኢሜጅንግ)

  6. Modules and Course Listing

   6.1 Module Profile of the Program

  7. Course Breakdown

       7.1 Semester Course Breakdown for Regular Students