B. Tech in Biomedical Engineering is a highly demanded course in engineering. The duration of the course is 4 years, which is again divided in to 8 successive semesters. The course combines the application of technology in the areas of Biology and Medicine. The course offers wide applications in the areas of biological research and development. Biomedical Engineering professionals have a key role in designing and developing the equipments and machinery required in medical sector. They carry out design and development of sophisticated devices such as heart-lung machines, MRI scanners, etc. The course study offers the candidate adequate skills in applying the technical knowledge for the betterment of biotic community.

Advantages and Benefits of Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Engineering

• To provide knowledge and skills in technical and medical aspects of Biology
• Higher study options
• Better career option

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Engineering

The candidate who have completed their intermediate class studies with 45% marks are eligible to apply for the undergraduate course. The qualification must be obtained from a reputed educational institution with Mathematics, Physics and with any one of Chemistry / Biotechnology/ Computer Science / Biology (Botany & Zoology) as optional subjects. The candidates who have completed their diploma course in engineering / technology with a minimum of 60 % marks can get in to the course through lateral entry scheme. Moreover, the candidate should pass certain engineering entrance exams carried out nationally or at state level to get admitted to the course.

Entrance Exam for Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Engineering

• All India Engineering Entrance Examination
• All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination
• Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers Examination (AMIE)
• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Entrance Exam (IIST)
• Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Exam
• Karnataka PGCET Exam
• Sant Langowal Institute of Engineering and Technology Entrance Test (SLIET)

Application Procedure of Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Engineering

One can look into the notification regarding the course from the official website of the institution/University that offers the same. This contains details on the availability of seats and the mode of admission process. The application form will be attached along with the notification. The candidate should fill up the same accurately and must be submitted to the intended address.  The candidate should include details regarding the score in the entrance exam, the educational details, and personal information needed in the application form.

Colleges offering Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Engineering

• Adesh Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Babu Banarasidas National institute of Technology and Management
• Beant Colleghe of engineering and Technology
• Bearys Institute of Technology
• Bharath University
• Bharati Vidhyapeeth College of Engineering
• Bundelkhand University
• Calicut University
• Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology
• Eastern Academy of Science and Technology
• Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and technology
• J.B Institute of Engineering and Technology
• J.I.S College of Engineering
• K.M.C.T College of Engineering
• M.V.J college of Engineering
• Maharaja technical University
• National Institute of Technology - NIT Raipur
• National Institute of Technology - NIT Rourkela
• Netaji Subhash Engineering College
• Nooral Islam University
• P.D. Memorial College of Engineering
• P.D.M. College of Engineering
• Padmashree DU. D. Y. Patil University
• Padmasri DU. B.V. Raju Institute of Technology
• Pondicherry University
• Punjab Technical University
• Rajasthan Technical University
• Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Rajshree Institute of Management and Technology
• Rayat and Bahra Institute of Engineering and Biotechnology
• S.L.C. Institute of Engineering and Technology
• S.R.M. University
• Sahrdaya College of Engineering & Technology
• Saroj Institute of Technology and Management
• Sathyabama University
• Shobhit University
• Siliguri Institute of Technology
• T.K.M Institute of Technology
• U.V. Patel College of Engineering
• Visveswaraya Technological University
• VIT University

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Engineering

Semester-I

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Mechanics
• Communicative English

Practical

• Physics Lab
• Chemistry Lab
• Work Shop Practice

Semester-II

• Mathematics-II
• Material Science
• Environmental Science
• Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Thermodynamics
• Computer Programming

Practical

• Computer Programming Lab
• Engineering Graphics
• Basic Electrical and Electronics Lab

Semester-III

• Mathematics – III
• Electric Circuit Analysis
• Electron Devices and Circuits
• Switching theory and logical design
• C++ and Data Structures
• Strength of Materials

Practical

• Electronic devices and circuits Lab
• Strength of Materials Lab
• C++ and Data Structures Lab

Semester-IV

• Mathematics – IV
• Electronic Circuits
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Electrical and Electronic Instruments
• Dynamics of Biofluids
• Medical Instrumentation

Practical

• Simulation Lab
• Electronic circuits Lab
• Medical Instrumentation Lab
• Physical Education

Semester-V

• Control Systems Engineering
• Microprocessors and applications
• Linear Integrated Circuits
• Signals and systems
• Biomechanics
• Medical Instrumentation II

Practical

• Linear and digital integrated Circuits Lab
• Bio-Engineering and Computation Lab
• Microprocessors and Applications Lab
• General Proficiency

Semester-VI

• Embedded systems in Medicine
• Principles of Diagnostic and Therapeutic equipments
• Medical Informatics and Expert Systems
• Digital Image Processing
• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Elective I

Practical

• Biomedical Signal Processing Lab
• Medical Informatics and Expert systems Lab
• Design Project Lab
• General Proficiency – II

Semester-VII

• Principles of Radiological equipments
• Biomaterials
• Hospital safety and Management
• Elective II
• Elective III

Practical

• Digital Image Processing Lab
• Seminar
• Industrial visit/Training
• Project Work Phase

Semester-VIII

• Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation
• Engineering Economics
• Bio Telemetry
• Elective IV
• Elective V

Practical

• Biomedical equipments Lab
• Professional Ethics Practice
• Comprehensive Viva-voce
• Project Work Phase II

List of Electives

Sixth Semester

• Assist Devices
• Soft Computing Techniques
• Transportation in Living Systems
• Java programming for engineers
• Biochemistry

Seventh Semester

• Bioinformatics
• Biological Control systems
• Hospital Engineering and Information Systems
• Anesthesia
• Virtual Instrumentation
• Communication Engineering
• Elements of Biotechnology

Eighth Semester

• Nanotechnology in Medicine
• Modeling of Physiological Systems
• Artificial organs and Rehabilitation Engineering
• VLSI Design
• Robotics and Automation
• Tissue Engineering
• Biomedical Image Analysis

Text Books on Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Engineering

• Engineering Mathematics by M.K. Venkataraman
• A textbook of Engineering Mathematics by N.P.Bali & Manish Goyal
• Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig
• Engineering Mathematics by B.S.Grewal
• Circuit Analysis by P. Ramesh Babu
• Engineering circuit analysis by William Hay and  Jack  E. Kimmerly
• Network Theory by N.C. Jagan & C.Lakshminarayana
• Circuit Theory by Kuriakose
• Electronic Devices and Circuits by J.Millman, C.C.Halkias, and Satyabratha Jit
• Electronic Devices and Circuits R.L. Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky
• Electronic Devices and Circuits by P. Ramesh Babu
• Electronic Devices and Circuits by  Nagrath
• Digital Design by Morris Mano
• Digital Electronics by Anand Kumar
• Switching & Finite Automata theory by Zvi Kohavi
• An Engineering Approach to Digital Design by Fletcher
• Data Structures in C++ by N.S. Kutti and P.Y. Padhye
• C++: An introduction to programming by Liberty & Keogh
• The C++ Programming Language by Bjarne Stroustrup
• An Introduction to Data Structures with Applications by Jean – Paul Tremblay and Paul G.Sorenson
• Object oriented Programming with C++ by E. Balagurusamy
• Strength of Materials by Rajput, R.K
• Strength of Materials by Bhavikatti, S.S
• Strength of Materials by R.K., Bansal,
• Engineering Mathematics by Venkataraman M.K
• Fundamentals of mathematical statistics by S.C. Gupta and V.K. Kapoor
• Advance Engineering Mathematics by Erwin kreyszig
• Higher Engineering Mathematics by Grewal, D.C
• Advanced Mathematics for Engineering Students by Narayanan.S, Manicavachagam Pillai,T.K and Ramanaiah.C
• Integrated Electronics by J. Millman and C.C. Halkias
• Electronic Devices and Circuits by Theodore F. Bogart Jr., J.S. Beasley and G. Rico,
• Electronic Devices and Circuits by Robert L. Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky
• Micro Electronic Circuits by Sedra A.S. and K.C. Smith
• Electronic devices and Circuits by Kumar and Jain

Job and Career after Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Engineering

The course study of B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering offers adequate career opportunities to skilled candidates. One can find various career options in medical as well as in pharmaceutical sector. These professionals can work in any of the areas mentioned below according to their skill and interest

• Medical Imaging
• Clinical Engineering
• Bioinstrumentation
• Biomechanics
• Cellular Research
• Genetic Engineering
• Rehabilitation Engineering etc

Apart from these, biomedical engineers can also find jobs in areas of medical science, drug agencies, and so on. These professionals can perform well in biological firms dealing with research and development.

Remuneration after Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Engineering

The salary packages offered to Biomedical Engineering are reasonable both in India as well as abroad. The starting salary offered to these candidates may vary in the range of Rs. 10,000/- to Rs.30, 000/- per month. By gaining one year experience, the candidates can expect a salary of Rs.40, 000/- per month. The salary package offered depends on the level of responsibility and the nature of work assigned to the individual.