Biomedical Engineering
Work at the cutting edge of research and development in healthcare systems.
- Programme Code
- EBA00
- Faculty
- Engineering and the Built Environment
- School
- Electrical and Information Engineering
- Qualification
- BEngSc (BME)
- Duration
- 3 years
- Study Mode
- Full-time
Overview
Work at the cutting edge of research and development in healthcare systems.
Biomedical Engineering falls within the School of Electrical and Information Engineering.
It provides a quantitative understanding of disease processes.
The three-year Bachelor of Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering BEngSc (BME) undergraduate degree combines subjects in science, engineering, medicine and biology, as well as specific Biomedical Engineering courses. Because this is a pre-professional qualification, you will not be eligible for professional registration with this degree alone. After you graduate, there are various routes you can take to obtain a professional qualification, such as Medicine (MBBCh), BSc(Eng) in Electrical or Information Engineering.
You can apply for admission into the third year of BSc(Eng) in Electrical/Information Engineering. However, the entry requirements for MBBCh are competitive and may vary.
Why Wits
Top 1% globally
Ranked among the world’s leading universities in major international league tables.
40,000+ students
A diverse academic community across undergraduate and postgraduate study.
High graduate employability
Ranked among the world’s leading universities in major international league tables.
International reputation
students and researchers from over 100 countries study and work at Wits.
A Biomedical Engineering degree opens up future career opportunities
- Modelling and simulation of physiological states and disease
- Information Technology for Healthcare
- Medical Imaging System Design (e.g. ultrasound or CT scanning)
- Artificial organs
Who you’ll learn from
Prof David Rubin
Professor in School of Electrical and Information Engineering
Prof Vered Aharonson
Professor in School of Electrical and Information Engineering
Dr Craig Carlson
Lecturer in School of Electrical and Information Engineering
Curriculum
- Introductory Physiology and Environmental Sciences I
- Chemistry I
- Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB
- Introductory Molecular and Cell Biology I
- Engineering Physics IA AND IB
- Applied Physics I
- Introductory Physiology and Environmental Sciences I
- Chemistry I
- Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB
- Introductory Molecular and Cell Biology I
- Engineering Physics IA AND IB
- Applied Physics I
- Introductory Physiology and Environmental Sciences I
- Chemistry I
- Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB
- Introductory Molecular and Cell Biology I
- Engineering Physics IA AND IB
- Applied Physics I
“The curriculum challenged me technically while also developing problem-solving and analytical skills. It felt demanding, but by the end I could clearly see how each year had prepared me for the next.”
Entry requirements
- English Home Language OR First Additional LanguageLevel 5
- Level 5
- Mathematics
- Level 5
- Physical Sciences
- Level 5
- Wait-listing
- Applicants with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted.
Fees and Funding
Student Fees
Find information on average tuition fees, payment options, and key payment deadlines. After applying, you will also be able to access the fees estimator through the student self service portal.
Financial aid and scholarships at Wits
The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office supports students with funding information at Wits, including Vice Chancellor’s, Entrance, Equality, Sports and National Olympiad scholarships.
NSFAS and external bursaries
Information on NSFAS funding is available via the NSFAS website. Students can also explore additional opportunities through external bursaries listed on Bursaries South Africa.
How to apply
1
Check the admission requirements for your degree. Check if any additional selection requirements apply.
2
Submit your application, required documentation and application fee before the closing date.
3
Once you have applied, an Admissions Consultant will be assigned to your application.
4
Applicants can monitor the progress of their application/s via the Self Service Portal.
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