Universiti Malaya was the first institute to offer a biomedical engineering undergraduate program in Malaysia, having commenced the intake in 1997. Having been formed as a department in the year 2001, our flagship undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) of Malaysia. The past years, beginning from the late 1990’s to the early 2000’s, where the challenging ones as the various changes have taken place within the education system in Malaysia.
Thus, in a short span of a few years, the Biomedical Engineering program went through six accreditation exercises, namely in years of 2003, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2015 with the last accreditation exercise took place in 2021 with full 6 years accreditation. Biomedical Engineering involves the application of the latest advances in engineering and scientific knowledge for biomedical use. Our undergraduate programme prepares students for positions in biomedical engineering industries or to pursue advanced postgraduate studies.
Currently, the department offers one undergraduate engineering program, with two minoring in Biomedical Engineering and Prosthetics and Orthotics Engineering. The undergraduate degree programme is recognised and accredited by EAC.The programme implements Outcome Based Evaluation (OBE) in all its courses. The approach emphasises the outcomes of each course and students are informed of these outcomes in the beginning of their studies and the evaluation of its effectiveness at the end of the course.
he department has links of collaboration from the industries such as Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), SIEMENS Healthineers Malaysia, Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI), Columbia Asia Sdn Bhd, OGAWA Sdn Bhd, Ossur and SeliaTek Sdn Bhd. Together with our comprehensive curriculum content, dedicated academic and support staff in teaching and learning, excellent facilities, and with the strong support from these industries, the department strives to provide quality education to prepare students for professional position and to meet the challenges of tomorrow in the industry, commerce and academia in line with UM’s mission and
Programme Structure
Philosophy And Current Issues* / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi **
English Communication Programme I
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
English Communication II
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
Engineering Mathematics 1
Engineering Mathematics 2
Statistics For Biomedical Engineering
Anatomy And Physiology
Statics And Mechanics of Materials
Circuit Theory
Biomedical Engineering Lab 1
Human Musculoskeletal System
Dynamics
Electronic Devices
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
Law, Ethics and Sustainability for Engineers
Biomedical Engineering Lab 2
Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Ethics
Biomaterials
Biomedical Engineering Design 1
Fundamentals Of Prosthetics and Orthotics Engineering
Numerical Methods and Programming
Safety And Standards in Biomedical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics and Transport Processes in Biomedical Engineering
Electromagnetism And Biomedical Devices
Biomechanics of Human Motion
Biomedical Engineering Design 2
Biomedical Engineering Lab 3
Elective University Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
Elective University Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul
Elective University Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
Elective University Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics (T) and Physics
Matriculation / Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
STAM
Not Offered
Diploma / Equivalent
Malaysian citizen
Possesses a Diploma in Engineering recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University Malaya with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
UM SATU Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
GCE A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subject: Mathematics and Physics
AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematical Methods and Physics
STPM (Not the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics (T) and Physics
Matriculation / Foundation (not the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
IPTS
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
Senior High School Certificate
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in the following subjects: Mathematics & Physics
Matriculation/Foundation
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in the following subjects: Mathematics & (Physics/Engineering Physics)
GCE A-Level
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in the following subjects: Mathematics & Physics
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Obtain a minimum score of 36 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects.
AUSMAT
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in the following subjects: Mathematics & Physics
Additional Requirement
Candidates who apply for Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and Chemical Engineering must not be colour blind.
Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental, mental health or physical illness and/or disabilities and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)