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Prepare for a career in M. Tech.

Biomedical engineering is an exciting and emerging interdisciplinary field that combines engineering and life sciences. Due to the advanced developments in electronics and computing domains, medical sciences and its allied areas are being explored to a new paradigm of technological breakthrough. Biomedical engineering is playing an important role in interfacing the computational infrastructure with medical domainto supports physicians in decision making.

Prepare for a career in M. Tech.

Biomedical engineering is an exciting and emerging interdisciplinary field that combines engineering and life sciences. Due to the advanced developments in electronics and computing domains, medical sciences and its allied areas are being explored to a new paradigm of technological breakthrough. Biomedical engineering is playing an important role in interfacing the computational infrastructure with medical domainto supports physicians in decision making. It is expected that the student of the program would be able to come up with algorithms for the successful and objective interpretation of biological data. It is intended to equip the engineer with the skills, knowledge and jargon required to interact knowledgeably with medical practitioners so that both professions may benefit. It goes without saying that the program is interdisciplinary, drawing content from a variety of areas like chemistry, medicine, physics, electronics and mechanical engineering, to name a few. A student of the post-graduate program in biomedical engineering can expect to have bright career prospects, be it in the industry, academia or research. Amrita University, with its world-class facilities, multi-disciplinary programs, highly qualified, diverse and motivated faculty, is ideally equipped to offer an advanced program in this cutting-edge area of technology.

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Curriculum

Semester I
Course Code Type Course L T P Cr
21BM601 FC Embedded Computing and Programming 3 0 0 3
21BM602 FC Machine Learning and Algorithm Design 3 0 0 3
21BM603 FC Human Physiology 3 0 0 3
21BM611 SC Biomedical Signal Processing 3 0 0 3
21BM612 SC Biosensors and Instrumentation 3 0 0 3
21BM681 SC Machine Learning and Embedded Programming Lab 0 0 4 2
21BM682 SC Biomedical Signal Processing and Instrumentation Lab 0 0 4 2
21HU601 HU Amrita Value Program P/F
21HU602 HU Career Competency- I P/F
    Credits   19

 

Semester II
Course Code Type Course T P Cr
18BM616 SC Medical Imaging Techniques and Processing 3 0 0 3
18BM617 SC Medical Decision Support Systems 3 0 0 3
E Elective-1 3 0 0 3
E Elective-2 3 0 0 3
E Elective-3 3 0 0 3
21BM683 SC Medical Image Processing Lab 0 0 4 2
21BM684 SC Bio-signal Analysis Lab 0 0 4 2
21RM603 SC Research Methodology 2 0 0 2
21HU603 HU Career Competency – II 0 0 0 1
    Credits     22

 

Semester III
Course Code Type Course Cr
E Open Elective* 3
21LIV607* SC Open Lab / Live-in Lab 2
21BM798 P Dissertation Phase -I 10
    Credits 15

*21LIV607-Code for Live-in-Lab

Semester IV
Course Code Type Course Cr
21BM799 P Dissertation Phase -II 14
Credits 14
Total Credits  70
Eligibility

Admissions

Eligibility Criteria
  • B.E/B.Tech (Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering)
  • M.Sc. Electronics
  • M. ScPhysics
  • M.Sc Chemistry
  • M.Sc Microbiology
  • MBBS
  • MCA

    Duration

    Two years

Program Overview

Program Educational Objectives
  • PEO1: Ability to apply the knowledge and design skills of Electronics, Instrumentation and Computation in solving complex problems in Biomedical systems
  • PEO2: Ability to adapt to the dynamic challenges in Biomedical technology to support industry, allied healthcare sectors and academia
  • PEO3: To exhibit professional competence and leadership qualities with harmonious blend of ethics leading to an integrated personality development
Program Outcomes
  • PO1: An ability to independently carry out research/investigation and development work to solve practical problems.
  • PO2: An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document.
  • PO3: Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the specialization of the program. The mastery should be at a level higher than the requirements in the appropriate bachelor program.
  • PO4: An ability to work in a team to take up the challenges in the fields of instrumentation, signal processing, computation and biosensors, giving due consideration to societal, environmental, economical and financial factors.
  • PO5: An ability to maintain lifelong learning and research by way of participating in various professional activities with a higher level of commitment.
Thrust Areas in Research
  • Biomedical Instrumentation
  • Biomedical Signal Processing
  • Biomedical Image Processing
  • Biomaterials
  • Biosensors
  • Biomechanics
  • Drug Design and Delivery
Highlights
  • International Program Opportunities
  • Excellent Infrastructure
  • Fully Equipped Laboratories
  • Amrita Center for Biomedical Engineering (AMBE)
  • Active Collaboration with Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
  • World Class Curriculum
  • Expert Faculty
  • Publications & Patents
  • Seminars/Expert Lectures
Specializations
  • Biomedical Instrumentation
  • Biomedical Signal Processing
  • Biomedical Image Processing
  • Biomaterials
  • Biosensors
  • Biomechanics
  • Drug Design and Delivery
Placements & Internships
  • Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum.
  • Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), DRDO, Hyderabad
  • Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) , CSIR
  • lndian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • Healthcare Technology Innovation Center (HTIC), Chennai
  • Apollo hospitals, Trichy
  • Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi
  • Zifo R&D
  • Panacea Medical Technologies
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
  • Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS)
  • Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore
  • Narayana Hrudyalaya, Bangalore
International Programmes

Centre for International Programmes facilitates foreign internship with scholarship and higher education.

Few programs that have benefitted our students:

  • EUREKA – KTH, SWEDEN
  • INDIA4EU – University of Bologua, Italy

 

Higher Studies and Career Abroad
  • PhD at IIT-M
  • Job offer at Emerson Process management – Norway,
  • Job at Genomic Institutions – Singapore
MTech Program Fee 2022 (Per Semester)

FAQs

What are the best private universities in India offering M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering?

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is one of the top private universities in India offering a 2-year M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering at its Coimbatore and Amritapuri campuses. 

This multi-campus, prestigious academic institution offers multi-disciplinary, research-intensive courses across Engineering, Management, and Medical Sciences, including Ayurveda, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Social & Behavioural Sciences. 

Amrita has emerged as the seventh-best university in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2023 and is accredited with the highest possible ‘A++’ grade by NAAC.

With more than 250 UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses, Amrita campuses imbibe value-based education to a vibrant student population of over 24,000, helmed by 1700+ strong faculty.

One of the top institutions for higher learning, Amrita has established 180+ collaborations with the top 500 world-ranked universities and is the first choice for corporate conglomerates in India and abroad for campus recruitment. 

What are the career prospects after completing an M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering?

Graduates of an M.Tech program in Biomedical Engineering have diverse career opportunities in various sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical device manufacturing, research institutions, and academia. They can work as biomedical engineers, medical device designers, clinical engineers, biomaterials specialists, research scientists, regulatory affairs specialists, and biomedical consultants.

What specializations are available within an M.Tech program in Biomedical Engineering?

Specializations within an M.Tech program in Biomedical Engineering may vary depending on the university. Still, common specializations include biomedical imaging, biomaterials and tissue engineering, medical instrumentation, biomechanics, bioinformatics, rehabilitation engineering, and neural engineering. Students can choose a specialization based on their interests and career goals.

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in an M.Tech program in Biomedical Engineering?

Prerequisites for enrolling in an M.Tech program in Biomedical Engineering typically include a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Some universities may also require applicants to have a certain GPA, relevant biology, chemistry, and physics coursework, is desirable.

Do M.Tech programs in Biomedical Engineering include hands-on laboratory experience?

Yes, M.Tech programs in Biomedical Engineering often include hands-on laboratory experience to provide students with practical skills and exposure to real-world biomedical engineering applications. Laboratory courses may cover medical device design, biomaterials characterization, physiological measurements, tissue culture techniques, and biomedical signal processing.

What research opportunities are available for M.Tech students in Biomedical Engineering?

M.Tech students in Biomedical Engineering have opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research projects in biomedical imaging, drug delivery systems, prosthetics and orthotics, tissue engineering, medical robotics, biosensors, and computational biology. Research collaborations with industry partners, government agencies, and healthcare institutions may also be available for students to gain valuable research experience.

Facilities & Infrastructure

  • Signal Processing Lab
  • Radio Frequency Lab
  • Communication System Design Lab
  • Computational Optimization and Innovation Lab
  • Machine Intelligence Lab
  • OPEN LAB / LIVE-IN LAB
  • Biomedical Instrumentation Lab
Some of the major research areas in the lab include

Speech Processing , Speaker Identification, VLSI Signal Processing, Wavelet based System,development for Wireless Communication

Some of the major research areas in the lab include

Disease Classification using Wavelet based algorithms, Image Processing, Bio Signal Processing, Non Destructive Testing

Why Amrita

The top reasons to choose Amrita for your career

601-800th

World University Rankings 2020

141

BRICS Rankings 2020

801–1000th

World University Rankings 2020

168th

BRICS University Rankings 2020

7th

India University Rankings 2024

18th

Overall Rankings 2024
ranking
7th Ranked
University in India
ranking
Amrita Ranked No.1 in India Top 100 in The World
ranking
Topmost
‘A++’ Grade

Alumni Speaks

Dharini V.
AIMS, Ernakulam, 2015 – 2017

Amrita instills value based education with par excellence and has ensured me to get insight into various experiences to be worthy for. I have had the opportunity to be under the guidance of best faculty members who genuinely supported and encouraged to bring the best in me. I thank Amrita for strengthening me over the course of two years.

Gowriprabha V.
Skanray Healthcare, Mysore, 2011 – 2013

Amrita has provided me a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow. I thank Amrita for giving me a great career. I would cherish my life at Amrita forever

Sandra K. R.
IIT Madras, Chennai, 2012 – 2014

how different and effective my learning experience was. I could achieve more than what I or other people thought I was capable of, with the help of the wonderful faculty and the facilities we have in the institution; especially the very much equipped lab. I feel proud to have been a part of the Biomedical Engineering group of Amrita!

Preethi M Iyer
Data Manager, Zifo RnD Solutions, 2014 – 2016

I always love to cherish my moments at Amrita. The experienced faculties and excellent laboratories helped me to learn with joy. I am proud to be a part of Amrita’s Biomedical Engineering

Dhadma Balachandran
Development Engineer, Sensivision Health Technologies Pvt Ltd, 2014 – 2016

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham had given me a great opportunity to learn and enhance my knowledge in every aspect, throughout the course. Being part of Biomedical Engineering had helped me to explore into various subjects with the help of erudite faculty members, who were very supporting and encouraging. I would like to thank all the staffs and Amrita for shaping me up to what I am now

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