Biomedical Specialisation

Biomedical Equipment & Practices

Familiarizes students with equipment used in the Operating Room, Intensive Care Unit, Radiotherapy, Cardiology.Neurology, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation'departments and Clinical Laboratory. A brief explanation of the circuits as well as the mechanical and biochemical parameters involved in the measurements are included. Students will learn medical equipment characteristics, the nature of data measured and the general concept of equipment design and good equipment handling practices. Commissioning, installation, preventive maintenance, and testing of biomedical equipment will be covered in the practical sessions

Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering

Applies engineering concepts to the design and development of assistive devices in the rehabilitation for people with disability or injury. Treatment, gait analysis and biomechanics are included.

Biomechanics

Develops a basic understanding of applied mechanics in biological systems and human locomotion. Topics include function and physical properties of the musculo-skeletal system, biomechanical modelling, strength of materials, statics and dynamics.

Contamination Controls and Clean Room

This module provides students with basic knowledge on contamination control and clean-room technology. Students will be taught the various clean-room classification standards, clean-room design considerations, clean-room entry and exit protocol. In addition, students will also cover the various types of contaminants, waste treatment, and methods of de-contamination and principles of aseptic and sterile operations.

Biofluids

Covers physiology of the circulatory and pulmonary systems with engineering of fluid mechanics. Major topics include blood rheology, mechanics of heart and its valves, hemodynamics & regulation of organ blood flow, air flow in lungs, microcirculation, and common disorders and medical devices associated with the two body systems.

cGMP and Medical Device Validation

Introduces current good manufacturing practices in the design and manufacturing of medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Intellectual property protection, patent filing, FDA and related regulatory guidelines are covered with emphasis on non-compliance implications.