Master of Technology in Biomedical Engineering Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering is a 2- year full time postgraduate course divided into 4 semesters. Biomedical Engineering is the confluence of engineering, biological sciences and technology, directed at improve the quality of healthcare, human life and medicine.

Biomedical Engineers and Scientists are responsible for developing and improving medical devices, for designing procedures for efficient diagnosis, operation, and treatment of diseases and other health ailments. Examples of Biomedical Engineering’s innovations are artificial limbs, imaging machines, prosthetics, and various other medical devices.

Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary field comprising diverse components such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics etc.

Some of the sub disciplines of Biomedical Engineering are Tissue Engineering, Biomedical Imaging, Systems Physiology, Bioinstrumentation, Biomechanics, among others.

Like every other engineering discipline, the foundation of Biomedical Engineering lies in the basic sciences - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

The average annual course fee in India ranges between INR 10,000 and 3 lakhs, depending upon the institute offering the course. The average annual salary offered in India to successful postgraduates of the course ranges between INR 2 and 8 lakhs, depending upon the candidate’s expertise in the field.

Table of Contents

M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering: Course Highlights
M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering: What is it About?
Admission Process
3.1 Eligibility Criteria
Syllabus
Top Colleges in India
Jobs and Career Options

M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering: Course Highlights

Given below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Post Graduate
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	Bachelor’s or equivalent degree
Admission Process	Counselling after taking entrance examination
Course Fee	INR 10,000 to 3 lakhs
Average Starting Salary	INR 2 to 8 lakhs

M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering: What is it About?

The objective of the course is to integrate technology with the medical sciences in such a manner that the synergistic relationship between them can help evolve a better system for medical diagnosis, research, treatment, and support systems.

Upon successful completion of the program, postgraduates are trained in the fundamental concepts and processes involved in biological engineering, and can efficiently develop creative ideas intended for early detection and identification of a variety of biological signals.

Enrolled students are taught to devise algorithms for successful and objective interpretation of biological data. The program imparts advanced lessons in biomedical electronics, analytical, and quantitative skills required in interpreting the data acquired and in processing medical data including imaging and enhancement techniques.

Students are equipped with the adequate skills in jargon required to interact knowledgeably with medical practitioners. The discipline draws content from a variety of areas such as chemistry, physics, medicine, electronics and mechanical engineering, to name a few.

M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering: Admission Process

Selection to this course is made through a 2-stage performance evaluation:

Stage I: Written test carrying 80 marks, of 90 minutes duration in the subject the candidate has applied for. This question paper consists of 80 Multiple Choice Questions.

Stage II: Out of the candidates who have qualified the written test, candidates 3 times the number of seats advertised are called for departmental clinical/practical/lab- based assessment.

Final Selection: admission is based on the total score obtained by the candidate in stage-1 and Stage-II of the examination.

Eligibility for M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering

As a minimum criterion of eligibility, aspiring candidates need to have completed graduation in (B.E. /B.Tech.) with a minimum aggregate score of 55%. Candidates in the final year of graduation are also eligible to apply.

M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering: Syllabus and Course Description

A semester - wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below.

Semester I
Sensors and transducers in healthcare
Biomedical devices
Scientific computing
Biomechanics
Introduction to brain and neuroscience
Cellular physiology
Systems physiology
Clinical healthcare care
Biomaterials
Elective I
Elective II
Elective III
Semester II
Advances in molecular imaging
Cell technology
Clinical immersion
Seminars
Independent research protocol
Digital signal processing
Elective IV
Elective V
Elective VI
Semester III
Thesis I
Semester IV
Thesis II

Top Institutes offering M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering

Some of the institutes offering the course in the country with the corresponding locations and fees charged by the respective colleges are listed below.

NAME OF INSTITUTE	CITY	AVERAGE ANNUAL FEES
College of Engineering	Pune	INR 1,90,000
Manipal University	Manipal	INR 2,98,000
BMS College of Engineering	Bangalore	INR 90,440
Jadavpur University	Kolkata	INR 4,800
Bharath University	Chennai	INR 1,20,000
IIT	Hyderabad	INR 20,000
J.B Institute of Engineering and Technology	Hyderabad	INR 1,24,000
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Coimbatore	INR 1,45,250
Andhra University College of Engineering	Andhra	INR 30,000
IIT	Allahabad	INR 60,000
IIT	Mumbai	INR 12,400
IIT	Gujarat	INR 1,30,000
Msruas	Bangalore	INR 3,50,000
NIT	Allahabad	INR 55,700
Shobit University	Meerut	INR 13,000
SRM University	Kanchipuram	INR 1,00,000
VIT University	Vellore	INR 2,91,000

M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering: Career Prospects

The course has numerous applications worldwide in prevention of diseases, therapy and rehabilitation. It is mostly concerned with medical devices, therapies, diagnostic devices and in treating cancerous diseases. This course includes components from other disciplines such as bio-materials, bio-instrumentation, bio-mechanics, imaging, orthopaedic surgery, genetic engineering, and others.

Biomedical Engineers are hired in areas pertaining to Biological Sciences, Medical Sciences and Engineering Sciences, for developing products and devices for diagnosis and treatment.

Some of the professional avenues open to such postgraduates are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Biomedical Engineering

JOB POSITION	JOB DESCRIPTION	AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY IN INR
Biomedical Officer	Biomedical Officers are responsible for carrying out a range of laboratory and scientific tests on tissue samples and fluids to help clinicians diagnose and treat diseases. They also evaluate the effectiveness of treatments.	INR 7,20,000
Packaging Officer	Packaging Officers are responsible for plans and directs activities concerned with the design and development of protective packaging containers. They analyse engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristic, special handling and safety requirement, and type of materials required for containers.	INR 4,20,000
Applied Mechanics Engineer	Applied Mechanical Engineers are responsible for producing specifications for, designing, planning, developing, designing manufacturing, and installing new or modified mechanical components or systems. They are technically- bent, are able to demonstrate numerical and scientific ability and have problem-solving skills.	INR 6,14,000
Engineering Technician	Engineering Technicians work in science-related fields and may work in laboratories, construction sites, offices or at industrial and manufacturing plants. They may also assist engineers with research and development, quality control or design. They also work alongside scientists or as Quality Assurance Inspectors.	INR 2,62,000
Research Assistant	Research Assistants are mostly found in social science or laboratory settings. Research Assistants are often undergraduates looking to get credit for assisting a professor in their research, and perform experiments under their supervision. Some Research Assistants might work for novel writers, newsletter writer, newspaper reporters and other such professionals that might need someone to track down information.	INR 2,40,000