About the Ernest Cook University BBE Course
The Ernest Cook University Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering program focuses on the application of engineering practices and principles to analyze and design medical products and processes. Students gain a deep grounding in engineering systems, human anatomy, and physiology. It emphasizes the “life cycle” of medical equipment, from needs assessment and planning to maintenance and decommissioning.
Intakes
March and August
Level
Degree
Duration
4 Years
Department
Biomedical Sciences
Campus
Main Campus Mengo
BBE Course Details
Minimum Admission Requirements
- S6 leavers:Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent, entrants must have two (2) principal passes in at least two of the following subjects; Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.
- Higher Education Certificate(HEC)
- Diploma in Medical Engineering or Medical Laboratory technology.
BBE Prospects
- Graduate facilitates, supports, and oversees the biomedical life of medical equipment.
With a Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering, you can work as:
- Biomedical Engineer
- Clinical Engineer (hospital equipment management)
- Medical Device Engineer
- Medical Imaging Engineer
- Rehabilitation Engineer
- Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Specialist
- Research and Development (R&D) Engineer
- Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Healthcare Technology Consultant
- Application/Sales Engineer for medical equipment companies