Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
About This Programme
An ABET-accredited 129-credit degree applying engineering to medicine, anatomy and physiological modelling, biomechanics, molecular cell biology, biomedical circuits and signal processing, with an embedded Pre-Med track and a senior design project. Prepares graduates for medical-device development, biomedical research and medical school.
Course Highlights
- Accredited by ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission)
- Combines engineering with anatomy, physiology and molecular biology
- Optional Pre-Med track for students targeting medical school
- Internship plus a two-semester capstone senior design
What You'll Study
Four-year programme blending engineering with biology and physiology, using biomechanics, biomedical-signals and molecular-biology laboratories, a summer internship, and a two-semester senior design project; a Pre-Med track is available.
Year 1
- Academic English I3 credits
- Calculus I4 credits
- General Chemistry I4 credits
- Grand Challenges4 credits
- Academic Development & Success1 credit
- Academic English II3 credits
- Calculus II4 credits
- University Physics I4 credits
- Introduction to Computing - Python4 credits
Year 2
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics3 credits
- University Physics II4 credits
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- General Biology I3 credits
- Business-Humanities Elective3 credits
- Differential Equations and Linear Algebra4 credits
- Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals4 credits
- Human Anatomy and Physiological Modeling for Engineers4 credits
- Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry4 credits
- Career Preparation1 credit
Year 3
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- Mechanics for Biomedical Engineers4 credits
- Molecular Cell Biology4 credits
- Biomedical Circuits and Signals4 credits
- Free Elective2 credits
- Functional Biomechanics4 credits
- Biotransport Phenomena3 credits
- Molecular Genetics, Technologies and Tools4 credits
- Fundamentals of Biomedical Signal Processing4 credits
- Biomedical Engineering Internship1 credit
Year 4
- Senior Design Project I4 credits
- Technical Elective3 credits
- Technical Elective3 credits
- Technical Elective3 credits
- Business Elective3 credits
- Senior Design Project II3 credits
- Technical Elective3 credits
- Technical Elective3 credits
- Technical Elective3 credits
- Emirates Society / Emirates Studies3 credits
- Enhancing Employability and Job Readiness1 credit
- Biomedical Engineering Internship1 credit
Entry Requirements
Shortlisted applicants sit the Khalifa University Admission Test (KUAT) in Mathematics and Physics. Preferable tests that strengthen an application: Math SAT 700, or a score of 3 in AP Calculus AB or BC, AP Physics C Mechanics or Electricity and Magnetism, AP Chemistry or AP Biology; no other AP subject is considered.
Careers
Graduates work in medical devices, healthcare technology, biotechnology and clinical engineering, or progress to medical or graduate school via the Pre-Med track.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall)
Typical Offer
~80-90% in Maths and Physics or Biology; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 79; pass the Khalifa University Admission Test (KUAT) and a video interview
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 81,250/yr
Apply online at ugapply.ku.ac.ae for the Fall intake (deadline 2 March 2026); the application fee is AED 200. Scholarships are assessed automatically at admission - UAE nationals admitted directly study on a full tuition scholarship with accommodation, transport and textbooks, and international undergraduates compete for five merit tiers.