Dr. M. Zeeshan Ul Haque

Professor & Dean
Faculty of Engineering

Dean's Message

The Faculty of Engineering aims to develop and produce the next generation of accomplished engineers, scientists, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs with strong technical and analytical skills. We offer two four-year undergraduate degree programs: B.E. in Biomedical Engineering and BS in Robotics and Intelligent Systems, along with ME and PhD programs in Biomedical Engineering. Our engineering program is recognized and accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).

The B.E. Biomedical Engineering program is designed to produce engineers with a competitive edge in both knowledge and technical skills through inquiry, research, and experimentation. On the other hand, the B.S. in Robotics and Intelligent Systems program focuses on robotics and intelligent system analysis and application, preparing students to meet the growing global demand in these cutting-edge fields.

For both programs, the faculty of engineering has adopted a globally competitive curriculum that incorporates theoretical knowledge with hands-on training and learning using state-of-the-art equipment. This allows students to solve complex engineering problems and enables them to enhance their technical skills in various industries such as automation, artificial intelligence, and healthcare, both nationally and internationally.

Our well-qualified and experienced faculty ensures that the program's learning outcomes are achieved. We emphasize student-teacher interaction to provide an optimal learning environment, where strong emphasis is laid on Industry-Academia collaboration. To support this, we have an Industrial Advisory Board that facilitates the development of insights on current trends in the healthcare industry and emerging technologies by arranging class lectures, seminars, webinars, field visits, and workshops for students.

For continuous quality improvement, the Board of Studies and Board of Faculty regularly review and discuss curricula and related matters, ensuring that our programs remain relevant and up-to-date. On behalf of the Faculty of Engineering, I welcome you to join an innovative world of Engineering and Science and wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Dr. M. Zeeshan Ul Haque
Professor & Dean
Faculty of Engineering

BE Biomedical Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Biomedical Engineering at Salim Habib University is a comprehensive four-year degree program designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving fields of biomedical technology, healthcare innovation, and medical device development.

The program is meticulously crafted to meet the demands of both academic and industrial careers, ensuring that students graduate with a strong foundation in the principles of biomedical engineering and are well-prepared to:

• Innovate in the development and improvement of medical devices and technologies.
• Apply engineering principles to solve complex healthcare challenges.
• Integrate biological sciences with engineering techniques to improve patient care.
• Engage in cutting-edge research and development within the biomedical industry.
• Collaborate effectively with professionals across multidisciplinary teams in healthcare and engineering settings.

This program not only prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce but also provides a solid foundation for further studies and research in biomedical engineering and related fields.

Interdisciplinary Expertise: Integration of knowledge from engineering, biology, and medicine to develop innovative solutions for real-world medical challenges.

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Industry-Integrated Learning: Experiential learning through hands-on projects in collaboration with medical professionals, researchers, and industry experts, with opportunities for mentorship and networking.

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High-Tech Careers: Develop marketable and entrepreneurial skills for exciting career opportunities and innovative solutions in a rapidly growing field, improving human health and quality of life.

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Degrees offered

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B. E.) in Biomedical Engineering

Duration: 4 Years

Semesters: 8

Credit Hours:
138 (For batches till 2023)
139 (For Batch 2024 and onwards)

Eligibility requirements

• 60% marks in HSSC (Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical)/ A-levels, relevant B. Sc., DAE, B. Tech (Hons.) / B. Sc. Engineering Technology or equivalent qualification
• Qualify the Aptitude Test and Interview
• Eligibility Criteria as per PEC Policy

Program Details

Why Biomedical Engineering?

Biomedical Engineering is a popular career choice, as it offers an opportunity to serve people and to participate in the working with living systems. Biomedical Engineers work closely with multidisciplinary engineers, scientists, physicians, nurses and allied health-professionals.

Salient Features

• Fulltime foreign qualified and experienced faculty
• Standard international curricula
• Implementing Outcome Based Education (OBE)
• Device-Based Learning and hands-on practice
• Research and internship opportunities
• PEC registered engineer upon graduation
• Industrial Advisory Board

Program Mission

The mission of the Program is to provide students with an optimal learning environment and multidisciplinary education. The Program utilizes curricula, training and research opportunities to contribute in academia, research centers, healthcare industry and society with their profound analytical and design capabilities.

History of Interaction between DBME and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Biomedical Engineering was launched after a successful PEC Zero Visit (ref: PEC/AD/SHU-K-BIO-MEDICAL/Zero/2017), dated August 4, 2017, granting permission to launch the program. In 2017, student induction began, followed by a successful interim visit (ref: PEC/EAD/SHU-K/BIOMED/RL-2019), dated July 16, 2019. Eventually, the Biomedical Engineering program at SHU was accredited after a successful accreditation visit (ref: PEC/EAD/SHU-K/DL-105/2022), dated February 1, 2022, by the Pakistan Engineering Council.

Transformation into Outcome Based Education (OBE) System

Department of Biomedical Engineering has implemented outcome based education (OBE) system as per PEC requirement with well-defined Program Education Objectives (PEOs) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs).

Program Education Objectives (PEOs):

PEOs are designed in accordance with the vision and mission of the department exhibiting the accomplishments that the graduates are expected to accomplish. It serves an important function in designing the curriculum, PLOs and subsequently

• The program enables Biomedical engineering graduates with the ability to apply integrated knowledge of mathematics, biosciences, information technology, engineering and management to identify and solve complex engineering problems and generate novel concepts for the professional and technological development in the health care industry.
• To enable BME graduates to effectively work in multidisciplinary team environments; communicating with a variety of audience, making decisions that are socially and ethically responsible for exhibiting their interpersonal, management and leadership skills.
• Biomedical engineering graduates who will build and expand upon their undergraduate foundations of knowledge and ethical values by engaging in life-long and continuous learning opportunities for advance career and professional training.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

In B. E. BME program, twelve (12) PLOs have been adopted from the graduate attributes for engineers defined in the PEC OBA manual, 2019. The following are the twelve PLOs adapted for the program:

• Engineering Knowledge An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
• Problem Analysis An ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
• Design/Development of Solutions An ability to solve complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
• Investigation An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analyzing and interpreting experimental data, and synthesizing information to derive valid conclusions.
• Modern Tool Usage An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
• The Engineer and Society An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practices and solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Environment and Sustainability An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
• Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practices.
• Individual and Team Work An ability to work effectively, as an individual or as a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.
• Communication An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
• Project Management An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or team leader, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Lifelong Learning An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.

Consistency of Vision and Mission of DBME with Vision and Mission of SHU

Mapping of PEOs with DBME Vision and Mission Statements

Mapping of PLOs and PEOs
The twelve PLOs, defined for the Biomedical Engineering Program, are mapped to the three PEOs. Mapping of the PLOs to PEOs.

Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Curriculum Design

The curriculum is designed to provide knowledge, analytical and leadership abilities, critical thinking and ethical values to cope with technological challenges. Complex Engineering Problems (CEPs), Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Open Ended Labs (OELs) are also included in relevant courses to equip the students for lifelong learning as guided by OBE. The management courses provide students an insight of entrepreneurship and management skills.

For 2024 batch and onwards

• Basic Mathematics for pre-medical students and Biology for pre-engineering students.
• Non-credit for intermediate computer science students (from batch spring 2024 – onwards)
• Non-credit from batches spring 2022- onwards
• Elective courses to be offered are subject to the availability of resources.

NB: This curriculum plan conforms to the NCRC 2017 guidelines of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC). Please refer to SHU website for latest information.

List of Electives

For batches till 2023

• Basic Mathematics for pre-medical students and Biology for pre-engineering students.
• Non-credit
• Elective courses are selected from the suggestions of IAB, followed by the approval of statutory bodies.
• Final year project marks calculated in 8th semester

Internship Opportunities

• Healthcare centers
• Research laboratories
• Medical device industry
• Pharmaceutical industry

Career Prospects

Graduates will find opportunities in:

• Biomedical departments in hospitals
• Academics and higher education
• Medical device manufacturers’ representatives
• Government regulatory institutions
• R&D organizations involved in analyzing, modeling and designing medical devices, systems, components or processes

Activities

Seminars/Webinars/Workshops

DBME plan, organize and put into effect various seminar/webinar/events in order to enlighten and enhance students learning in the field through interaction with professionals.

Industrial Visits/trainings/collaborations

DBME arranges various industrial visits for students to bridge the gap between academia and industry providing an opportunity for active/interactive learning experiences in class and outside the classroom environment. This enhances interpersonal and communication skills of the students.

ME Biomedical Engineering

The Master of Engineering (ME) in Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary postgraduate program designed to advance students' expertise in the application of engineering principles to improve human healthcare through innovative technology. This program provides rigorous training, requiring students to build a strong foundation in biology, physiology, and mathematics, alongside advanced biomedical engineering coursework.

Interdisciplinary Expertise: Integration of knowledge from medical device design, standards and validation of medical devices and implants and AI in healthcare to develop solutions for real-world medical challenges.

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Industry-Integrated Learning: Experiential learning in collaboration with national and international medical professionals, researchers, and industry experts, with opportunities for mentorship and networking.

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High-Tech Careers: Develop marketable and entrepreneurial skills for exciting career opportunities and innovative solutions in a rapidly growing field, improving human health and quality of life.

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Eligibility Requirements

• Sixteen years of Education or 4-years bachelor’s degree (BS/BE/BSc) after HSSC, A-levels or equivalent board
• Minimum 128 credit hours completed in BS/B.E./B.Sc. accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council (In Biomedical, Mechanical, Electronics, Chemical, Telecommunication, Material, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer, Software Engineering from HEC recognized Universities/Institutes with at least 2.5 CGPA or 60% marks
• The students have to clear the SHU entry test with a minimum 50% score in each section (Subject & English).
• OR
• If a candidate has already qualified the International (Subject) GRE/GAT/NTS, he/she will be exempted from the SHU entry test. The validity of International (Subject) GRE/GAT (International) is 5 years and that of NTS is two years.

Program Details

Why ME Biomedical Engineering?

Biomedical Engineering is an Interdisciplinary integrated field of engineering that aims to improve human healthcare through innovative use of technology. The Master of Engineering (ME) is a post graduate degree program designed to provide advanced training in biomedical engineering which requires students to establish the necessary foundation in biology, physiology and mathematics, in addition to advanced biomedical engineering coursework. Additionally, students are required to carry out research work and/or complete an approved project. During the postgraduate studies, students are expected to develop strong understanding of both biological processes and engineering, allowing them to bring improvements in hospitals, clinical setups, medical research centers and healthcare industry.

Program Vision

To produce research-driven, innovative and entrepreneurial expert personnel in the field of Biomedical Engineering by imparting quality interdisciplinary education through high quality academician and researchers for the benefit of society and healthcare community.

Program Mission

To provide students with a dynamic learning, and academic environment that encourages excellence in both teaching and research. As a result, assisting in becoming skilled, innovative, and socially responsible professional in the fields of academia, research, the healthcare sector, and the society.

Program Education Objectives (PEOs)

• Postgraduates with an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, biomedical sciences, IT, engineering and management to solve complex engineering problems and will continue developing the necessary skills to obtain leadership positions and other positions of increasing responsibilities.
• Postgraduates capable of effectively working in multidisciplinary team environments and communicate to a variety of audiences, making decisions that are socially and ethically responsible and exhibiting their interpersonal, management and leadership skills.
• Postgraduates capable of generating innovative concepts and novel research in biomedical engineering for the professional and technological development in the healthcare industry.

Program Structure

1. Total Credit Hours (course-based): 30 Cr. Hr. coursework
2. Total Credit Hours (Research-based): 24 Cr. Hr. coursework & 6 Cr. Hr. research work
3. Coursework (24 Credit Hours):
   • Core Courses: Students are required to complete 12-credit hours of core courses for developing the advanced knowledge in the field of biomedical engineering.
   • Elective Courses: Students are required to complete at least 12-credit hours of specialized advanced courses that are customized to student's research interests. If a student wants to complete the master degree by coursework, then they are required to complete an additional 6-credit hours of elective courses.
4. Research work (6 Credit Hours):
   • Lab Rotations: Provide introductory experience to students in different research areas of the biomedical engineering field.
   • Thesis Research: The student needs to complete an in-depth research project under the guidance of experienced and qualified faculty members.
5. Seminars and Workshops: Students should participate regularly in departmental seminars, trainings, and workshops to stay updated with the latest research.

Admission Requirements

Educational Background:

• Sixteen years of Education or 4-year bachelor’s degree (BS/BE/BSc) after HSSC, A-levels or equivalent board
• Minimum 128 credit hours completed in BS/B.E./B.Sc. accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (In Biomedical, Mechanical, Electronics, Chemical, Telecommunication, Material, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer, and Software Engineering from HEC recognized Universities/Institutes with at least 2.5 CGPA or 60% marks

Admission Tests:

• The students have to clear the SHU entry test with a minimum 50% score in each section (Subject & English).
• OR
• If a candidate has already qualified for the International (Subject) GRE/GAT/NTS, he/she will be exempted from the SHU entry test. The validity of International (Subject) GRE/GAT (International) is 5 years and that of NTS is two years.
• An interview must be cleared that shall aim to assess the research knowledge, experience, and aptitude of the applicant.

ME Biomedical Engineering Curriculum

The ME Biomedical Engineering program has been designed by the HEC’s stipulated semester credit hour requirement and is in complete compliance with the HEC/PEC NCRC 2017 curriculum guidelines. The semester-wise curriculum breakup for ME in Biomedical Engineering is given below:

List of Elective Courses

• BME 712       Advanced Digital Signal Processing
• BME 722       Embedded Systems & Applications
• BME 723       Design of Medical Devices
• BME 724       Medical Microsystems
• BME 725       Biomedical Sensors
• BME 731       Advanced Rehabilitation Engineering
• BME 732       Invasive and non-Invasive Brain Computer Interfaces
• BME 733       Neural engineering
• BME 741       Medical Informatics
• BME 742       Biostatistics
• BME 751       Advanced Biomaterials
• BME 752       Biomaterials and Drug Delivery
• BME 753       Cell and Molecular Biology
• BME 761       Advanced Biomechanics
• BME 771       Operations Management
• BME 772       Pattern Recognition
• BME 773       Telemedicine System
• BME 774       Advanced Medical Image Processing
• BME 775       Advanced Medical Imaging
• BME 781       Ultrasonic Instrumentation and Imaging
• BME 782       Advances in Tissue Engineering
• BME 783       Advanced Bio-Fluid Mechanics

• A minimum of 9 credit hours of deficiency courses may be taken by the MPhil/MS/ME students, who wish to conduct their research in a related field but they lack specific knowledge/expertise in the new field. If required, additional deficiency courses should be offered decided by the Chairperson/Supervisor/Student.
• Any pre-requisite (deficiency) courses will be treated as credit course and must complete before offering credit-based courses.
• The department may offer core/elective courses from the given list (but not limited to) according to the availability of resources.

Placements and Careers Prospects

• Biomedical equipment management
• Biomedical consultant and entrepreneur
• Biomedical scientist and researcher
• Product development
• Equipment testing and validation
• Senior biomedical engineer
• Biomedical quality assurance manager

Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering

The PhD program in Biomedical Engineering at Salim Habib University is an advanced research degree program that combines knowledge of the medical sciences with engineering principles to address healthcare issues. The goal of the PhD program in biomedical engineering is to train aspirational scientists who are passionate about advancing medical science by fusing engineering principles with biological and medical sciences. Our curriculum offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the field of biomedical engineering. The curriculum will include expert-designed electives that are customized to each student's research interests in addition to courses in engineering physiology, biostatistics, and biomedical research ethics. In addition, students get the opportunity to work with faculty experts and gain real-world research experience in cutting-edge labs.

• Interdisciplinary Approach: Engage in cutting-edge research, synthesising models and high-tech engineering principles to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges, to transform the healthcare sector.
• Mentorship: Learn how to integrate emerging technologies to develop smart solutions under the guidance of professors with rich multidisciplinary experience.
• Hi-tech Laboratories: Gain hands-on experience in laboratories with high-tech equipment, enabling experimental analysis to produce novel research and solutions to solve complex problems.
• Research Opportunities: Explore a broad spectrum of research projects on rehabilitation engineering, biomaterials and tissue engineering, artificial intelligence and medical device design, advanced physiological modelling, standardisation and regulation of medical devices, and more.
• Collaborations: Benefit from opportunities for national and international collaborations and linkages to produce marketable solutions with global impact.

Degrees Offered

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Biomedical Engineering

Total Credit Hours (Research-based): 18 Cr. Hr. coursework & 30 Cr. Hr. research work

Program Structure

1. Coursework (18 Credit Hours):
   • Core Courses: Courses related to engineering physiology, ethics, biostatistics, and effective communication in biomedical engineering for developing the generalized knowledge of students in the field of biomedical engineering.
   • Elective Courses: Specialized and advanced courses like Physiological modeling, biomedical sensors and instrumentation, Biomedical systems and imaging, biomedical signal processing, tissue engineering, biomaterials that are customized to student's research interests.
2. Research work (30 Credit Hours):
   • Lab Rotations: Provide introductory experience to students in different research areas of the biomedical engineering field.
   • Thesis Research: The student needs to complete an in-depth research project under the guidance of experienced and qualified professors.
3. Seminars and Workshops: Students should participate regularly in departmental seminars, trainings, and workshops to stay updated with the latest research.

Research Opportunities

The PhD candidates can choose from a variety of research areas to investigate, such as:

• Developing novel medical devices and imaging technologies
• Advancements in tissue engineering and biomaterials
• Development of biological system computational models, etc.

Admission Requirements

Educational Background:

HEC-recognised Master’s degree (MS, MPhil or equivalent) (with research) in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (in the semester system) or First Division (in the annual system).

Admission Tests:

• The students have to clear the SHU entry test equivalent to the GRE/HAT general with a passing score of 60%.
• OR
• SHU accepts a test equivalent to GRE/HAT General, conducted by the testing bodies accredited by HEC, with a passing score of 60%.
• An interview must be cleared that shall aim to assess the research knowledge, experience, and aptitude of the applicant.

Ph.D Curriculum in Biomedical Engineering

Summary of Ph.D Program in Biomedical Engineering

Scheme of Studies for Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering

Elective Courses

Ph.D Degree Requirement

A Ph.D student should successfully complete the following components to obtain the degree in Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering from BHU.

Course Work

• Coursework of 18 credit hours is required to be completed and followed by successful completion of a comprehensive examination for granting candidacy as a Ph.D researcher. These 18 credit hours will be in addition to any pre-requisite courses offered by the department.

Comprehensive Examination

A Comprehensive Examination is required to be passed after completing Ph.D level courses.

Foreign Expert Evaluation

The Ph.D Dissertation must be evaluated by at least two Ph.D experts from technologically/academically advanced foreign countries in addition to local Committee members.

Open Defense

An open defense of Dissertation is an essential part of the Ph.D Program after a positive evaluation of the Dissertation.

Plagiarism Test

The Plagiarism Test must be conducted on the Dissertation before its submission to the two foreign experts.

Research Paper

Publication of at least one research paper based on the Ph.D research in an HEC-approved W or X category journal is the requirement for the award of Ph.D degree (Y in case of Social Sciences only).

Placements and Career Prospects

• Research and development scientist
• University Professor
• Biomedical consultant
• Biomedical entrepreneur
• Healthcare scientist
• Product development researcher
• Industrial R&D professionals
• Clinical engineer director
• Healthcare associate and analyst

BS Robotics and Intelligent Systems

Interdisciplinary Expertise: Students will learn how to integrate knowledge from Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Design, and IoT with programming skills to develop solutions for solving real-world problems.

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Industry-Integrated Learning: Students will gain experiential learning through hands-on projects in collaboration with industry experts, mentorship, and networking opportunities with professionals.

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High-Tech Careers: They will be able to develop marketable and entrepreneurial skills for exciting career opportunities and innovative business ideas in a rapidly growing field globally.

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Program Education Objectives

PEO-1: Graduates would be competent individuals in their respective field to meet the technological challenges related to design, develop, and implement intelligent robotic systems for diverse applications.

PEO-2: Graduates would reflect moral values, ethical and professional attitude, leadership skills as well as entrepreneurial qualities.

PEO-3: Graduates would be able to engage in lifelong learning and support the global community with involvement in emerging technological research and development.

Career Prospects

Internship Opportunities

Hands-on Learning and Innovative Projects

The Robotic Grasper with an Integrated Haptic Feedback Mechanism exemplifies the cutting-edge work being done within the Faculty of Engineering. Developed using our state-of-the-art in-house 3D printing facility, this project highlights the advanced capabilities of our engineering students and faculty. Leveraging on-campus 3D printing resources allows us to create highly precise and customized components, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.

We are especially proud of our faculty of Engineering students behind this project—Syeda Fakhra Jalal, Zarish Majid Shaikh, and Mirza Areeb Baig, Final Year Engineering students at Salim Habib University. Their innovative Robotic Grasper has earned them a coveted place in the final round of the prestigious IEEE Region 10 Robotics Competition, one of the leading robotics challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. This achievement marks the second consecutive year that a team from SHU has secured a spot in this elite competition, underscoring our commitment to hands-on learning and technological excellence.

Scheme of Study (Semester wise)

• Duration: 4 Years
• Semesters: 8
• Credit Hours: 135

List Of Electives: