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Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Programme
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
理學碩士(生物醫學工程)
Award Title
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
理學碩士(生物醫學工程)
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Mode of Study
Combined mode

Normal Period of Study
- 1 year (full-time)
- 1.5 years (via Dissertation) (part-time / combined mode)
- 2 years (via Taught Courses) (part-time / combined mode)

Maximum Period of Study
- 2.5 years (full-time)
- 5 years (part-time / combined mode)

Programme Aims
Biomedical Engineering focuses on using engineering principles, techniques and design concepts for healthcare purposes. There is an increasing demand for education and development in the field to improve healthcare and quality of life. The demand has driven the need for developing professionals who will advance the evolution of modern healthcare system, treatment and technology. The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (MSBME) Programme aims to offer education and training opportunity to engineers to pursue higher-level study in biomedical field to promote engineering to future healthcare applications.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will be able to:

  1. explore appropriate scientific and technological development in healthcare related industry that is of benefit to the society;
  2. address the issues and challenges related to the development of biomedical instruments, systems and devices;
  3. apply state-of-the-art technologies to generate creative  solutions to improve healthcare products by using biomedical approach;
  4. apply knowledge of designing, implementing, manufacturing and evaluating equipment that can advance biomedical engineering practice.

Programme Requirements


Programme of Study


15 credit units of Core Courses + 15 credit units of Elective Courses

Paths of study:  Students may obtain the MSc degree either by completing:
 
• 5 core courses + 5 elective taught courses (to broaden their knowledge in biomedical engineering and healthcare)  
                               or
• 5 core courses + dissertation + 2 elective taught courses (to gain in-depth learning in biomedical engineering and healthcare)


Core Courses (15 credit units)

Take all (12 credit units) as below:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
MBE6005Micro Systems Technology3
MBE6101Manufacturing of Biomedical Devices3
MBE6111Biomedical Instrumentation3
MBE6118Biomedical Photonics3
and take one course (3 credit units) from the recommendation:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
MBE5110Biomedical Engineering Design3Recommended for students who do not have biomedical engineering/science or bioengineering background.
MBE6117Biomedical Safety and Risk Assessment3Recommended for students who have biomedical engineering/science or bioengineering background. Students who have not taken it to fulfill the core course requirement can take the course to fulfill the elective requirement.
Elective Courses (15 credit units) for the selection:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
MBE5108Human Machine Interface3
MBE5111Regenerative Medicine3
MBE6002Computer Controlled Systems3
MBE6007Advanced Automation Technology3
MBE6008Dissertation9@
MBE6022Project Development Study3@
MBE6045Industrial Case Study3
MBE6046Nano-manufacturing3
MBE6110Mechanical Behaviour of Materials: From Metallic to Biomedical/Biological Materials3
MBE6117Biomedical Safety and Risk Assessment3Students who have not taken it to fulfil the core course requirement can take the course to fulfil the elective requirement.
MBE6119Electron Microscopy3
MBE6121Biomechanics3
BME6123Flexible Bioelectronics for Medical Applications3

@ If student takes both MBE6022 Project Development Study and MBE6008 Dissertation, the student may further pursue the case topic explored in the former course by substantially enhancing the study with new and advanced research work towards achieving the project objectives.