Biomedical Engineering, KPR Institute Engineering and Technology, Autonomous Engineering Institution, Coimbatore, India

Vision

To be a center of excellence for dissemination of knowledge, research and development in biomedical and allied engineering fields to serve the society.

Mission

• To impart value-based education in biomedical engineering with state-of-the-art facilities
• To build an integrated team of biomedical engineers to foster the technologies through research, development and innovation
• To be in pace with healthcare industries by practicing lifelong learning with ethical and moral values

Duration: 4 years (Regular) / 3 Years (Lateral Entry)

No. of Semesters: 8 (Regular) / 6(Lateral Entry)

Intake / No. of Seats: 60

Regulations 2021

Regulations 2019

Regulations 2017

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) represent major accomplishments that the graduates are expected to achieve after three to five years of graduation

PEO 1

Implement the knowledge acquired through biomedical engineering in healthcare domain

PEO 2

Design and develop healthcare products and processes through continuous skill upgradation

PEO3

Exhibit professional, ethical code of conduct and life long learning to address societal needs

PO 1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems

PO 2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences

PO 3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations

PO 4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methodsincluding design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions

PO 5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations

PO 6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice

PO 7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development

PO 8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice

PO 9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings

PO 10. Communication: Communicate effectively 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

PO 11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments

PO 12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change

PSO 1:Design and develop medical devices with the knowledge acquired through biosensors, biomaterials, biomechanics, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment that help physicians and enhance the quality of service rendered to end user

PSO 2:Make use of their software skills acquired through bio-signal and image processing to develop algorithms for addressing healthcare solutions

Curriculum Laboratories :

Human Physiology Laboratory

Pathology and Microbiology Laboratory

Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Equipment Laboratory

Bio Chemistry Laboratory

Digital Image Processing Laboratory

Devices and Circuits Laboratory

Integrated Circuits Laboratory

Tamilnadu Candidates

The candidates must have passed the 12th standard (intermediate) or its equivalent examination from the Government recognized board with the subjects as Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with the percentage as 45% (for general candidates), 40% (for backward class including Muslim), 40% (MBC & DNC) and 40% (for SC/ST/SCA) candidates.

Other State Candidates

As the candidates from other states are considered under General Category, a Pass with minimum average marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics put together as 45% (General Category)

NRI (Non-Resident Indian Category)

The candidate should have passed in all the subjects and scored a minimum average of 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics put together as in General Category

FN (Foreign National Category)

The candidate should have passed in all the subjects and scored a minimum average of 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics put together

Eligibility Criteria for Lateral Entry (Direct Second Year) B. E. / B. Tech Programmes

Passed Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in any branch of Engineering and Technology