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Course Details

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGY

Degree Course Type 

Bachelors

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

4 Year

Course Fields 

Engineering

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

JEE MAIN BE/BTECH, JEE ADVANCED, BITSAT UG, MHTCET

Average Course Fee 

50000 - 200000 Per Year

Average Salary Offered 

500000 - 700000 Per Year

Course Highlights 

The major highlights of the B. Tech Biomedical Engineering course are given in the table below:

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Fee Structure

INR 50K- 2 lakh

Exam Type

Per Semester

Eligibility 

Must be passed in 12th PCM/PCB from a recognised Board

Minimum Aggregate Required

50%

Admission Process

Merit-Based, Entrance Exam

Starting Salary

INR 5 to 7 LPA

Job Options

Biomedical Engineer, Microbiologist, Project Manager, Biochemist, Biomedical Managers, Research Analysts, Biomedical Technician, etc.

About Course 

B.Tech Biomedical Engineering / Technology is an undergraduate program which is of a total of 4 years duration, divided into 8 semesters. The candidates who have passed 12th or any equivalent degree in any Science stream can pursue a course in B. Tech Biomedical Engineering. Through this course, the students are provided with a curriculum of the specialized concept of Biomedical Engineering with in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of Biomedical concepts. The various areas of concepts that are covered by the B. Tech in Biomedical Engineering course include Biology, Biomedical, Technology in Biomedical, Biomedical process, issues with Biomedical and Biology, etc.

The selection of candidates for admission to the B.Tech Biomedical Engineering course is done either through direct admission or through a national-level entrance exam such as JEE Mains. The average course fee for B. Tech Biomedical Engineering ranges somewhere between 50K to 2 lakh depending on the type of Institute. 

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

Reputed profession: Biomedical Engineering is a high-demand field where skilled graduates are able to find open job positions immediately in the Medical sector. It is one of the oldest and most reputable engineering divisions. Any student with the passion to excel in the field will find success soon.

High pay: Average packages for BTech in Biomedical Engineering / Technology graduates are on the higher side for both private and public organizations. This course is a mixture of design and problem-solving skills that come from engineering and expertise in medical and biological sciences for a revolution in the medical industry. Given the scale of work, the pay is also on the higher side.

Career opportunities: A Biomedical Engineer is able to pursue a diverse array of career opportunities. There is no limit to the educational programs one can choose. From law, and management to competitive examinations to getting employed in Government organizations, the sky's the limit.

Eligibility  

The candidates who wish to pursue a degree in B.Tech Biomedical Engineering must fulfil certain eligibility criteria in order to get eligible for the course. Though the eligibility criteria for admission to B. Tech Biomedical Engineering differs from college to college, there are certain minimum eligibility criteria that the candidates must fulfill for admission.

1. The candidates must have passed 12th or an equivalent degree from a recognized institute/board.

2. The candidate must have opted for Mathematics and Physics as the major subjects in class 12th along with one of the optional subjects as Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology.

3. The candidate must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for the reserved candidates) in the qualifying examination. 

4. The candidates who are appearing for the final exam or waiting for the final result can also apply for admission to the B. Tech Biomedical Engineering course.

Entrance Exams Details 

There are a large number of national and state-level entrance exams to appear for admission into the BTech in Biomedical Engineering / Technology program.

1. JEE Mains

2. JEE Advanced

3. WBJEE

4. MHT CET

5. BITSAT

Degree Course Syllabus 

The semester wise syllabus for B. Tech Biomedical Engineering program has been given in the table below:

Semester I

Semester II

Engineering Chemistry 1 

Engineering Mechanics

Basics of Civil Engineering

Mathematics 2 

Engineering Mechanics

Physical Chemistry

Mathematics 1

Thermodynamics

Basic of Biomedical Engineering

Engineering Physics 2 

Engineering Physics 1

Material Sciences

Practical

Workshop



Semester III

Semester IV

Biomedical Process in Industries

Human Physiology and Anatomy

Electric Circuits

Biofluids and Dynamics

Biotechnology

Electronics Circuits

Statistical Methods

Radiological Equipment and Principles

Open Elective

Open Elective



Semester V

Semester VI

Applications of Microprocessor

Biomedical Expert System

Biomechanics

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Equipment

Instrumentation of Medical

Biomedical Embedded Systems

Open Elective

Biomedical Signal Processing



Semester VII

Semester VIII

Open Elective II

Open Elective IV

Open Elective III

Open Elective V

Hospital Safety and Management

Practical 

Project

Biomedical processing Technology

Practical

Internship

Top Colleges 

Following are some of the top colleges offering Engineering courses: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (Pilani), Indian Institute of Technology (Varanasi), Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (New Delhi), National Institute of Technology (Tiruchirappalli), Indian Institute of Technology (Guwahati), etc.

Course Fees 

The course fee for B. Tech Biomedical Engineering depends on various factors such as the type of institute,  the popularity/ ranking of the institute, and the merit/ scholarship earned by the student. For instance, the student having higher marks in the entrance exam will be provided with a higher scholarship, accounting for a lower course fee as compared to students with direct admission. On the other hand, government-based institutes will have much lower fees as compared to private institutes. On average, the course fee for the B. Tech Biomedical Engineering program ranges somewhere between INR 50k to 2 lakh.

Top Recruiters And Salary 

The average salary for B.Tech Biomedical Engineering / Technology is INR 5 to 7 lakh per year.

Course Scope And Career Options 

After completing a course in B.Tech Biomedical Engineering,  the candidates can opt for various career opportunities and job prospects. The candidates who have pursued a degree in B. Tech Biomedical Engineering can go for either a government-based or a private-based industry. The various job options that the candidates can take after pursuing a degree in B. Tech Biomedical Engineering include Biomedical Engineer, Microbiologist, Project Manager, Biochemist, Biomedical Manager, Research Analyst, Biomedical Technician, etc.​​​​​​​

Admission Process 

Some of the colleges conduct their own entrance exam to test the eligibility of students for admission. Based on the merit obtained by the student in the qualifying exam or an entrance exam, the shortlisted candidates are called for the university-level test in which their proficiency in terms of 12th-level Science, Mathematics Concepts, Aptitude, and Reasoning are evaluated. Based on the performance of the student in the entrance exam, the qualified candidates are further called for the personal interview round conducted by the colleges. Based on the overall marks obtained by the student in the entrance exam and the interview round, the eligible candidates are offered admission to the program.