Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering Technology (Honours)
University of Cyberjaya · Cyberjaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #951
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering Technology (Honours) at University of Cyberjaya prepares graduates to become biomedical technology engineers with the ability to apply technical knowledge in designing, analysing, repairing, and solving problems.
You will gain exposure to a wide range of medical devices and equipment, and the programme is structured with a strong practical and technical focus, including industrial training and final year projects.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Study English for Special Purposes and develop academic communication through Philosophy and Current Issues, Integrity and Anti-Corruption, and Affective Domain activities.
- Build science and engineering foundations with Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Material Sciences, Basic Electrical Engineering, and Engineering Mechanics.
- Develop early biomedical context through Introduction to Medicine and Anatomy & Physiology, supported by Laboratory 1 & 2.
- Strengthen core technical skills using Information & Communication Technology and Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Technology.
- Learn engineering and computing foundations including Engineering Mathematics, Computer Programming, Electric Circuit Analysis, Engineering Drawing, and Forces, Field & Flows.
- Develop electronics and systems capabilities with Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics, and Signal & Systems.
- Build biomedical life-science and measurement foundations through Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, Biomechanics, and Laboratory 3 & 4.
- Apply practice and learning support through Entrepreneurship foundations and Affective Domain activities.
- Advance biomedical knowledge with Haematology & Immunology, Pathology & Microbiology, and Biophysics.
- Build biomedical signal and instrumentation capability through Biomedical Signal Processing & Analysis, Biomedical Measurement & Instrumentation, Biomedical Electronics & Microcomputer, and Laboratory 5 & 6.
- Learn safety, standards, and biomedical practice through Biomedical Acts, Standards & Safety and Biomedical Signal processing applications.
- Develop medical imaging and biomaterials foundations through Biomedical Imaging System, Biomaterials, Medical Image Processing & Analysis, and elective preparation.
- Complete Final Year Project 1 and Final Year Project 2, supported by a strong project management approach.
- Build device and system design capability through Design of Biomedical Devices & Systems.
- Gain clinical and maintenance capability through Medical Devices Maintenance & Repair and Radiologic Technology, plus Laboratory 7.
- Choose elective options (Hospital Engineering, Biomedical Laboratory Technology, or Bio-system Modeling and Medical Informatics) and complete Industrial Training.
Curriculum
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering Technology (Honours) credit hours structure (total 144 credit hours).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | English for Special Purposes 1 | 4 | 32 |
| Philosophy and Current Issues | 2 | |||
| Integrity and Anti-Corruption | 2 | |||
| Calculus | 4 | |||
| Basic Electrical Engineering | 4 | |||
| Introduction to Medicine | 4 | |||
| Laboratory 1 | 2 | |||
| Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Technology | 5 | |||
| Ordinary Differential Equations | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules | English for Special Purposes 2 | 4 | 32 |
| Laboratory 2 | 2 | |||
| Information & Communication Technology | 3 | |||
| Material Sciences | 4 | |||
| Engineering Mechanics | 4 | |||
| Anatomy & Physiology | 5 | |||
| Affective Domain | 2 | |||
| Co-Curriculum | 4 | |||
| Affective Domain | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory modules | Young Mercy / Environmental Volunteerism | 2 | 32 |
| Academic Writing | 2 | |||
| Engineering Mathematics | 4 | |||
| Computer Programming | 4 | |||
| Electric Circuit Analysis | 4 | |||
| Engineering Drawing | 3 | |||
| Forces, Field & Flows | 5 | |||
| Laboratory 3 | 3 | |||
| Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | 5 | |||
| Semester 4 | Compulsory modules | Molecular Biology & Biochemistry | 4 | 32 |
| Biomechanics | 4 | |||
| Digital Electronics | 4 | |||
| Analog Electronics | 4 | |||
| Signal & Systems | 5 | |||
| Laboratory 4 | 3 | |||
| Affective Domain | 2 | |||
| Affective Domain | 3 | |||
| Affective Domain | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | Compulsory modules | Haematology & Immunology | 4 | 31 |
| Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| Biostatistics | 4 | |||
| Biophysics | 4 | |||
| Biomedical Signal Processing & Analysis | 5 | |||
| Biomedical Measurement & Instrumentation | 5 | |||
| Laboratory 5 | 3 | |||
| Laboratory 6 | 4 | |||
| Semester 6 | Compulsory modules | Biomedical Electronics & Microcomputer | 5 | 32 |
| Affective Domain | 2 | |||
| Pathology & Microbiology | 4 | |||
| Biomedical Acts, Standards & Safety | 4 | |||
| Biomedical Imaging System | 5 | |||
| Biomaterials | 4 | |||
| Medical Image Processing & Analysis | 4 | |||
| Medical Devices Maintenance & Repair | 4 | |||
| Semester 7 | Final-year project and compulsory modules | Project Management | 4 | 32 |
| Final Year Project 1 | 8 | |||
| Final Year Project 1 | 8 | |||
| Final Year Project 1 | 4 | |||
| Affective Domain | 2 | |||
| Design of Biomedical Devices & Systems | 6 | |||
| Semester 8 | Final-year project, elective modules, and industrial training | Final Year Project 2 | 8 | 40 |
| Final Year Project 2 | 8 | |||
| Final Year Project 2 | 4 | |||
| Radiologic Technology | 4 | |||
| Laboratory 7 | 4 | |||
| Affective Domain | 2 | |||
| Elective 1 | 5 | |||
| Elective 2 | 5 | |||
| Industrial Training | 3 | |||
| Total | All programme modules across Semesters 1–8 including laboratory components, final year projects, electives, and industrial training. | 144 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with job-ready biomedical technology skills for roles focused on medical instrumentation and medical equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibration in hospitals and clinics.
- You are prepared for careers involving biomedical signal processing, biomedical measurement and instrumentation, and biomedical electronics for healthcare technology environments.
- You build capability for medical imaging and image processing-related work through modules in Biomedical Imaging System and Medical Image Processing & Analysis.
- You gain practical readiness through industrial training in hospital settings and exposure to real medical devices used in patient-care environments.
- You can pursue work across public hospitals, private medical centres, and medical devices manufacturing and R&D centres in biomedical and pharmaceutical-linked industries.
- You develop a strong final-year project foundation with Design of Biomedical Devices & Systems and Final Year Project 1 and 2, helping you present applied technical work to employers.
- You gain flexible pathways through your elective choices, which can align your learning to hospital engineering, biomedical laboratory technology, or medical informatics.
Employability rate
Biomedical engineering technology graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting consistent hiring for biomedical technologists and equipment-support roles in healthcare settings.
This indicates generally stable career prospects, especially when you build strong practical competence during industrial training and final-year project work.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / Foundation | International applicants must meet the programme qualification options shown by the university, including UoC Foundation programme or equivalent, or other listed pre-university qualifications. The programme page states minimum grades/CGPA and subject requirements for these qualifications for international students. |
| Engineering / Engineering Technology diploma (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent | International applicants may be considered with a Diploma in Engineering / Engineering Technology (Level 4, MQF) in a related field, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as stated for international students. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical engineering technology / medical technology fundamentals | Direct match | If your prior studies include biomedical technology, engineering fundamentals, and mathematics/science preparation, you are likely to be well-aligned to this programme’s technical and practical curriculum themes. |
| Engineering / engineering technology (related diploma or foundation) | Direct match | If your previous qualification is in engineering or engineering technology (in a related field) at the level shown by the university for international applicants, it matches the stated international entry routes. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, the University of Cyberjaya requires proof of English proficiency as stated in the programme entry requirements.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 80000 / total program | Published tuition fee (total programme) for Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering Technology (Honours) for 2025: RM 80,000.00. |
Proof of financial resources
Before a student pass is approved, international applicants typically need to show that they can cover tuition and living expenses as required by Malaysia’s student pass process. Prepare the financial documents that match what the programme and student pass guidance require.
- Proof of funds for tuition and living expenses as required by the student pass process
- Any additional financial documents requested during the student pass processing stage
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | March 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Create your online application account
Apply through the University of Cyberjaya’s official online registration system. Create an account in the student system and choose the Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering Technology (Honours) programme. Keep your account details safe because you will need them to upload documents and track your application.
Complete your documents for international admission
Upload the required supporting documents during the application process. Ensure your academic documents and your English language proof meet the minimum requirements stated for international students on the programme page. Check that all uploads are complete before moving to submission.
Submit the application
Submit your completed application in the online system. After submission, the university will proceed with the review process based on your uploaded documents. If any additional documentation is requested later, respond within the timeframe given by the university.