Biomedical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 136
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 64
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biomedical Engineering study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 136 credit hours across 64 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 100 | Introduction to Engineering | 1 |
| ENGR 106 | Engineering Graphics | 2 |
| PHYS 140 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 144 | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 144 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ENG 133 | English Composition I | 2 |
| CHEM 140 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
Level 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 105 | Engineering Computing & Skills | 2 |
| MATH 145 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 141 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 145 | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 142 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 143 | General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| ENG 134 | English Composition II | 2 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 240 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| ENGR 223 | Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
| BME 316 | Logic Design and Microprocessors for BME | 3 |
| ENGR 206 | Electric Circuits | 3 |
| EE 247 | Electric Circuits Lab | 1 |
| BME 202 | Molecular Biology and Genetics | 3 |
| ENG 137 | Technical Writing | 2 |
Level 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 303 | Thermofluids | 3 |
| MATH 244 | Multivariate Calculus | 3 |
| BME 310 | Biomedical Electronics I | 3 |
| BME 313 | Biomedical Electronics Lab | 1 |
| BME 204 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| ENG 138 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 2 |
| SSC 101 | Creed and Doctrines | 2 |
Level 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 310 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| BME 312 | Biomedical Electronics II | 3 |
| BME 304 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BME 220 | Biomaterials | 3 |
| BME 322 | Biomedical Transport Phenomena | 3 |
| SSC 102 | Islamic Culture | 2 |
Level 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 204 | Engineering Programming | 3 |
| ENGR 340 | Probability & Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
| BME 320 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| BME 410 | Biomedical Instrumentation I | 3 |
| BME 411 | Biomedical Instrumentation I Lab | 1 |
| BME 314 | Biomedical Signals and Systems | 3 |
| SSC-EL1 | University Elective Course Elective | 2 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BME 450 | Senior Design I | 2 |
| BME 412 | Biomedical Instrumentation II | 3 |
| BME 413 | Biomedical Instrumentation II Lab | 1 |
| MGT 293 | Management Fundamentals & Skills | 3 |
| BME 330 | Biomedical Imaging Systems | 3 |
| BME-EL1 | Program Elective (1) Elective | 3 |
| SSC-EL2 | University Elective Course (2) Elective | 2 |
Level 8 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BME 452 | Senior Design II | 2 |
| ENGR 307 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| BME 440 | Management of Healthcare Technology | 3 |
| BME 430 | Biomedical Image Processing | 2 |
| BME 331 | Biomedical Imaging Systems Lab | 1 |
| BME-EL2 | Program Elective (2) Elective | 3 |
| BME-EL3 | Program Elective (3) Elective | 3 |
Field Training 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 399 | Engineering Training | 0 |
Program Elective Courses (9 credit hours) 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BME 414 | Biomedical Digital Signal Processing Elective | 3 |
| BME 416 | Introduction to BioMEMS and Bionanotechnology Elective | 3 |
| BME 420 | Prosthetic Systems for Biomedical Engineers Elective | 3 |
| BME 432 | Biomedical Data Processing, Archiving and Communication Elective | 3 |
| BME 442 | Information Technology for Biomedical Engineers Elective | 3 |
| BME 444 | Medical Device Innovation and Entrepreneurship Elective | 3 |
| BME 460 | Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering Elective | 3 |
| BME 462 | Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Engineering Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Biomedical Engineering
How many credit hours is Biomedical Engineering at King Faisal University?
Biomedical Engineering at King Faisal University requires completing 136 credit hours to graduate, spread across 64 courses.
How many years is Biomedical Engineering at King Faisal University?
The study plan for Biomedical Engineering spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biomedical Engineering award?
Biomedical Engineering at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 136 credit hours.
Is Biomedical Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Biomedical Engineering is offered at at least 6 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.