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Q: Do u have a dream to study at NTU for biomedical engineering Msc course?

This M.Sc. Programme is jointly offered by Nanyang Technological University and Singapore General Hospital.

Biomedical Engineeing (BME) is the application of engineering to biology and medicine, involving:

• Engineering instrumentation for the accurate collection of anatomical and physiological data;
• Signal and image processing of this data;
• Engineering analysis and modelling of biomedical phenomena and processes, such as the function of normal and diseased organs and systems;
• Engineering of prostheses, orthoses, organ-assist devices, artificial organs and tissue engineering.

Its aim is to improve human health through cross-disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice. BME entails:

• Acquisition of new knowledge and understanding of living systems through the innovative application of experimental and analytical engineering techniques.
• Development of new devices, analysis of biomedical processes and systems, and the development of algorithms for better assessment of medical practice and more efficient health care delivery.

Biomedical engineers may work as part of a multidisciplinary team in hospitals, industry, or academia. In the hospital, a biomedical engineer may undertake a variety of roles, including:

• Maintaining and repairing medical equipment.
• Providing customised devices to meet clinical needs.
• Facilitating diagnosis by signal processing of physiological data (e.g. ECG and EEG) and image processing of biomedical images (Radiography, Ultrasound or Computed Tomography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging).
• Using biomedical engineering analyses to quantify the effects and degree of a patient's condition.
• Developing innovative rehabilitation devices and procedures for disabled patients.
• Applying logistics and management principles to ensure efficient, cost effective and timely patient care.

In industry, biomedical engineers work as part of a multidisciplinary team including biologists, physicians, lawyers and regulatory experts to:

• Research, develop and test new medical devices and components.
• Ensure the safe and consistent manufacture of medical devices and medicines.
• Develop standard testing methods for biomedical devices.
• Perform failure mode and effects analysis of monitoring, diagnostic, rehabilitation devices and prostheses.
• Assist with preparing technical and marketing materials.
• Work with researchers and manufacturers to ensure that devices can be manufactured.

In Singapore, biomedical engineers also work in research institutes, universities and polytechnics. Well-trained biomedical engineers usually have a strong background in engineering, biology and medicine, combined with a specific area of expertise, so that they can interact effectively with doctors and healthcare providers. This M.Sc. programme is designed to provide a well-rounded knowledge of the core subjects of biomedical engineering, and is tailored to prepare students for a professional biomedical engineering career through specialised elective courses, in addition to a research project.

Q: If you get admission, what do u need to consider for the course?

Option 1: Coursework and Dissertation
Candidates are required to complete 8 courses, with a combination of 4 core courses and 4 electives (with at least 2 courses from Elective A category), and submit a dissertation on a project.

Option 2: Coursework only

Students admitted in AY2007/2008 and before:

Candidates are required to complete 10 courses, with a combination of 4 core courses, 5 electives (with at least 2 courses from Elective A category), and a compulsory course entitled ‘Independent Study(M6588)'. 'Independent Study' is graded on a Pass/Fail basis, and does not contribute to the Cumulative Grade Point Average(CGPA).

Students admitted from AY2008/2009 onwards:

Candidates are required to complete 10 courses, with a combination of 4 core courses and 6 electives (with at least 2 courses from Elective A category). The course 'Independent Study(M6588A)' is an elective, and graded in the same way as all other courses, and contributes to the Cumulative Grade Point Average(CGPA).

Core Courses

• M6511 Anatomy and Physiology
• M6514 Biomaterials
• M6503 Biomedical Instrumentation
• M6506 Clinical and Health Services Engineering

Elective A Courses

• M6522 Life Support Engineering
• M6525 Medical Informatics & Telemedicine
• M6532 Biomechanics & Rehabilitation Engineering
• DM6123 Scientific Visualization

Elective B Courses

• M6545 Computational & Clinical Biology
• M6601 Human Factors Engineering Fundamentals

Others

M6588/M6588A Independent Study

Q:What are the requirements for admission?

Candidates must possess a good Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Applied Science, Sciences, Medical Sciences or other equivalent qualifications. Preference will be given to those with relevant working or postgraduate experience.

A TOEFL or equivalent is required for graduates from universities with non-English medium of instruction.

Q: So when & how to apply for this course?

THere are two intakes per year for the MSc programmes, namely in August and January*.
* For 2010, there will only be Aug 2010 intake.

http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/coursework/

Q: How much u have to spend for the whole course?

Tuition Fees per Academic Year(2009-2010)

Full-time Programmes (Subsidised)

SC

SPR

Intl St (with Svc Oblig)

Intl St (without Svc Oblig)

M.Sc.(Biomedical Eng.) ^

5,890

6,480

8,840

14,730

Year 2 and remaining duration of programme of study

M.Sc.(Biomedical Eng.) ^

6,360

7,000

9,540

15,900

Part-Time Programmes (Subsidised)

SC

SPR

Intl St (with Svc Oblig)

Intl St (without Svc Oblig)

M.Sc.(Biomedical Eng.) ^

2,950

3,240

4,420

7,370

Year 2 and remaining duration of programme of study

M.Sc.(Biomedical Eng.) ^

3,180

3,500

4,770

7,950

SC - denotes Singapore Citizen
SPR - denotes Singapore Permanent Resident
Intl St - denotes International Student
Svc Oblig - denotes Service Obligation