Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Programme Structure

The programme provides the option for students to engage either in the full-time or part-time study mode.

• Full-time students normally take five subjects per semester and the normal study period is 1 year.
• Part-time students normally take two to three subjects per semester and the normal study period is 2.5 years.

In general, each subject requires a 3-hour class per week over a 13-week semester and subjects are offered on weekday evenings. 
Students who enrol in the programme have the option to select from a wide range of subjects in Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitation Engineering, Digital Health as well as other subjects relevant to the health technology and engineering field. They can also select combinations of subjects that allow them to graduate with a specialism award.

Award Requirements
Students need to obtain 31 credits for graduation. The curriculum for each award is listed as follows.
 
For Award Title: Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Students must complete:
(i)  Compulsory Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) Requirement:

• Engineering Ethics and Academic Integrity 

(ii) 1 Compulsory BME Subject: 

• Research Methods & Biostatistics

(iii)  9 Elective Subjects (or 6 Elective Subjects plus Dissertation) 
 
For Award Title: Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (Rehabilitation Engineering)
Students must complete:
(i)  Compulsory Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) Requirement:

• Engineering Ethics and Academic Integrity 

(ii)   5 Compulsory BME Subjects:       

• Advanced Prosthetics and Orthotics  
• Clinical and Sports Biomechanics 
• Digital Design and Manufacturing for Biomedical Engineering 
• Modern Rehabilitation Engineering and Robotics 
• Research Methods & Biostatistics  

(iii)  5 Elective Subjects (or 2 Elective Subjects plus Dissertation)  
 
For Award Title: Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (Digital Health)
Students must complete:
(i)  Compulsory Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) Requirement:

• Engineering Ethics and Academic Integrity 

(ii)   5 Compulsory BME Subjects: 

• Biomedical Microdevices  
• Medical Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics 
• Molecular and Functional Imaging: From Body System to Molecules 
• Research Methods & Biostatistics 
• Wearable Technology for Digital Health 

(iii)  5 Elective Subjects (or 2 Elective Subjects plus Dissertation)  

Subject List

(All subjects carries 3 credits except the 9-credit dissertation)