Biomedical Engineering — study plan
International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) College of Engineering
- Credit hours
- 144
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 45
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biomedical Engineering study plan at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 144 credit hours across 45 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 100 | Academic English | 3 |
| ARAB 101 | Arabic Language 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | Physics 1 + Lab | 4 |
| BIOE 120 | Bio for Biomed | 3 |
| MATH 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
Semester 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGG 100 | Intro. to Engineering | 3 |
| GEN ED | Social and Behavioral Sciences Area Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | English Composition | 3 |
| CHEM 131 | General Chemistry 1 + Lab | 4 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus I | 3 |
Semester 3 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 120 | Research Writing | 3 |
| BIOE 200 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| PHYS 102 | Physics II + Lab | 4 |
| MATH 132 | Calculus II | 3 |
| CHEM 132 | Chemistry II | 4 |
Semester 4 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGG 150 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ELEC 200 | Circuits Analysis + lab | 4 |
| MATH 231 | Linear algebra | 3 |
| BIOE 260 | Biomaterials | 3 |
| GEN ED | Social and Behavioral Sciences Area Elective | 3 |
Semester 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEN ED | State of Kuwait Knowledge Elective | 3 |
| MATH 233 | Calculus III | 3 |
| BIOE 330 | Intro to Mechanics | 3 |
| BIOE 340 | Physiology & Anatomy | 3 |
| BIOE 345 | Medical Electronic + Lab | 4 |
Semester 6 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 331 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| BIOE 335 | Strength of material | 3 |
| BIOE 334 | Biofluids and Bio thermodynamics | 3 |
| BIOE 360 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| BIOE 350 | Biosensors and transducers + Lab | 4 |
Semester 7 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOE 415 | Bioinstrumentation + Lab | 4 |
| GEN ED | Critical Thinking & Info. Elective | 3 |
| MATH 364 | Numerical Analysis in Engineering | 3 |
| MATH 290 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
| BIOE 231 | Biomedical Signal and Image processing | 3 |
Semester 8 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CONC | Concentration Course Elective | 3 |
| BIOE 440 | Medical Imaging systems | 3 |
| CONC | Concentration Course Elective | 3 |
| GEN ED | Humanities, Arts & Culture Elective | 3 |
| GEN ED | Islamic Civilization & History Elective | 3 |
Semester 9 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGG 490 | Engineering Capstone | 4 |
| CONC | Concentration Course Elective | 3 |
| ENGG 301 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| CONC | Concentration Course Elective | 3 |
| GEN ED | Humanities, Arts & Culture 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 International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK)?
Biomedical Engineering at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) requires completing 144 credit hours to graduate, spread across 45 courses.
How many years is Biomedical Engineering at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK)?
The study plan for Biomedical Engineering spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biomedical Engineering award?
Biomedical Engineering at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 144 credit hours.
Is Biomedical Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Biomedical Engineering is offered at at least 3 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.