Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering at PNGUoT integrates engineering principles with medical and biological sciences to support healthcare technology and innovation. The program equips students with the knowledge and practical skills to design, maintain, and improve medical devices and systems, contributing to the advancement of healthcare services and biomedical solutions in Papua New Guinea and the region.

Course Overview

* 4 years full time
* On Campus (Taraka)
* Available to domestic students
* Start Year Intake – February

Entry requirements into Applied Physics Department for both Non-school leavers and School leavers according to the office of the HOD are as follows,

The applicant must show, at minimum, these marks in order to be considered for selection;

  • Physics  B
  • Chemistry B
  • Mathematics A/B
  • Language B
  • Biology B
Course Structure
Semester 1Semester 2
AP 111 – Introductory Physics IAP 121 – Introductory Physics II
AS 111 – Foundation ChemistryAS 112 – Introduction to Applied Chemistry
EN 112 – Engineering Mathematics IEN 121 – Engineering Mathematics II
CD 112 – English, Grammar and Composition ICD 126 – English, Grammar and Composition II
Semester 1
EN 212 – Engineering Mathematics III
Semester 2
BE 221 –Atomic & Nuclear Physics
AP 211 – Circuit Theory BE 222 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CS 214 – Introduction to    Programming AP 221 – Thermodynamics & Cryogenics
BE 211 – Human Anatomy & Physiology EE 221 – Digital Logic System
Semester 1 Semester 2
EE 341 – Computer Architecture BE 321 – Digital Signal Processing For Biomedical Application
BE 311 – Biomedical Instrumentation I BE 323 – Pathology & Microbiology
BE 312 – Transport Phenomena In Biological Systems AP 323 – Physical Electronics
AP 313 – Programmable Devices BE 322 – Biomaterials
Semester 1 Semester 2
AP 412 – Modern Optics and Lasers EE 421 – Instrumentation and Process Control
BE 412 Medical Imaging I BE 422 – Medical Imaging II
BE 413 – Biomedical Instrumentation III BE 423 – Sensors & Actuators
EE 411 – Instrument Systems For Process Control BE 424 – Installation, Maintenance & Service
BE 411 – Project BE 412 – Project II
BE 425 – Industrial Training
*BE 411 is a final year project which the students should undertake immediately, however will not be assesses until the second semester.

*BE 425: Industrial Training -Work integrated Learning will be in Sem 2, Year 3 Nov-Jan.