Biomedical Engineering
Bridging engineering innovation with healthcare solutions for better human life and medical care
Department of Biomedical Engineering
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at SVHEC focuses on the intersection of engineering and medicine, preparing students to develop innovative medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and therapeutic systems. Our program combines engineering principles with biological sciences to address healthcare challenges and improve patient outcomes.
About the Department
The Department of Biomedical Engineering was established in 2015 with the vision of creating professionals who can bridge the gap between engineering and healthcare. Our program integrates engineering principles with biological and medical sciences to develop solutions for healthcare challenges through innovative medical devices, diagnostic systems, and therapeutic technologies.
Vision
"To be a leading department in biomedical engineering education, producing innovative professionals who can develop cutting-edge medical technologies and contribute to improving healthcare outcomes globally."
Mission
- Provide quality education in biomedical engineering with focus on practical applications in healthcare
- Foster research and innovation in medical devices, biotechnology, and healthcare systems
- Develop industry-ready professionals with strong technical and ethical foundation
- Contribute to society through healthcare technology solutions and medical device innovation
4 Years
Program Duration
60
Annual Intake
88%+
Placement Rate
AICTE
Approved
Academic Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge in biomedical engineering fundamentals while emphasizing practical applications in medical device design, biotechnology, and healthcare systems.
Regulations:
Syllabus:
Semester - 1
- Professional English - I
- Matrices and Calculus
- Engineeing Physics
- Engineeing Chemistry
- Problem Solving and Python Programming
- தமிழர் மரபு / Heritage of Tamils
Practicals
- Problem Solving and Programming Laboratory
- Physics and Chemistry Laboratory
- English Laboratory
Semester - 2
- Professional English - II
- Numerical Methods and Statistics
- Physics for Information Science
- Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Graphics
- Programming in C
- தமிழரும் தொழில்நுட்பமும் /Tamils and Technology
Practicals
Mandatory Course
Semester - 3
- Transforms and Partial Differential Equations
- Electronic Devices and Circuits
- Biosensors and Measurements
- Electric Circuit Analysis
- Object Oriented Programming
- Anatomy and Human Physiology
- Entrepreneurship and Startup
Practicals
- Electronic Devices and Circuits Laboratory
- Biosensors and Measurements Laboratory LEDOT
- Object Oriented Program using Java Laboratory
Semester - 4
- Probability and Statistics
- Biomedical Instrumentation
- Analog and Digital Integrated Circuits
- Biocontrol Systems
- Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
- Biosignal Processing
Practicals
- Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory
- Analog and Digital Integrated Circuits Laboratory
- Mandatory Course - II
- Soft and Analytical Skills - I
Mandatory Course
Semester - 5
- Embedded Systems and IoMT
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Equipment
- Professional Elective I
- Professional Elective II
- Professional Elective III
- Professional Elective IV
Practicals
- Embedded Systems and IoMT Laboratory
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Equipment Laboratory
- Mandatory Course - III
- Soft and Analytical Skills - II
- Mandatory Course - IV
Mandatory Course
Semester - 6
- Biomechanics
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Medical Image Processing
- Professional Elective V
- Open Elective - I
- Open Elective - II
Mandatory Course
- Mandatory Course - V
Semester - 7
- Human Values and Ethics
- Elective - Management
- Professional Elective VI
- Open Elective - III
- Open Elective - IV
Practicals
- Hospital Training
- Mini Project
Semester - 8
- Project Work
Our Faculty Team
Our department features a distinguished team of faculty members with expertise spanning biomedical engineering, medical device design, and healthcare technology.
Professor
Qualification: ME PhD
Associate Professor
Qualification: ME PhD
Associate Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
- Best Teacher Awards from BMESI and other professional bodies
- Research grants from DBT, ICMR, and medical device companies
- Collaborations with leading hospitals and healthcare institutions
- Patents in medical device design and biomedical instrumentation
Department Facilities
Advanced lab with ECG, EEG, EMG machines, patient monitors, and biomedical signal acquisition systems for medical instrumentation studies.
Equipped with ultrasound systems, X-ray imaging setups, and image processing software for medical imaging applications.
Specialized lab for biomaterial testing, characterization, and development of biocompatible materials for medical applications.
Clean room facility with cell culture equipment, incubators, and tissue engineering platforms for regenerative medicine research.
Lab with prosthetic and orthotic devices, mobility aids, and assistive technology for rehabilitation engineering studies.
Hospital simulation environment with medical equipment maintenance tools and healthcare technology management systems.
- MATLAB/Simulink
- LabVIEW
- ImageJ
- SolidWorks
- ANSYS Fluent
- COMSOL Multiphysics
- 3D Slicer
- OsiriX
- BioPac Systems
- Artec Studio 3D
Research & Innovation
Our department is committed to cutting-edge research in diverse areas of biomedical engineering, fostering innovation, and collaborating with industry and academic partners to solve real-world healthcare challenges.
- Medical Device Design
- Medical Imaging & Signal Processing
- Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering
- Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology
- Nanotechnology in Medicine
- AI-powered Medical Diagnostic System
- Smart Prosthetic Limb with Neural Control
- Portable ECG Device for Rural Healthcare
- Biocompatible Materials for Implants
- 100+ research papers published in reputed journals
- Funded projects from DBT, ICMR, and industry partners
- Multiple patents filed in medical device and biomedical instrumentation domains
- Faculty serving as reviewers and editorial members of leading biomedical journals
Placement Statistics
Our students are placed in top healthcare companies across various sectors, with competitive packages and global opportunities.
- Biomedical Engineer - Design medical devices and healthcare equipment
- Clinical Engineer - Maintain and manage medical equipment in hospitals
- Medical Device Developer - Create innovative diagnostic and therapeutic devices
- Rehabilitation Engineer - Develop assistive technology for disabilities
- Biomaterials Engineer - Design materials for medical implants and prosthetics
- Bioinformatics Scientist - Analyze biological data using computational tools
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations
- Medical Imaging Specialist - Work on MRI, CT, and ultrasound technologies
- Prosthetics Designer - Design artificial limbs and body parts
- Tissue Engineer - Develop artificial organs and tissues
- Medical Device Training
- Mock Interviews
- Resume Building Sessions
- Group Discussions
- Clinical Exposure Programs
- Healthcare Regulations Training
- Soft Skills Development
- Career Counseling
Department Activities
- Biomedical Engineering Society – Student society focusing on biomedical innovation, medical device development, and healthcare technology projects.
- Medical Innovation Club – Club dedicated to developing innovative solutions for healthcare challenges and medical device prototyping.
- Biomaterials Research Group – Research-oriented group working on biomaterials development and tissue engineering projects.
- Healthcare Technology Forum – Platform for discussing latest healthcare technologies, medical trends, and industry developments.
- MEDTECH – Annual biomedical engineering symposium and exhibition
- DeviceDesign – Medical device design competition
- BioInnovate – Innovation competition for healthcare solutions
- HealthHack – Hackathon for digital health applications
- ClinicalConnect – Medical professional networking event
- Hospital visits to major healthcare institutions
- Medical device company industrial visits
- Guest lectures by healthcare industry professionals
- Internship programs with medical device manufacturers
- Clinical attachments with practicing physicians
- Medical device design and development workshops
- Clinical engineering training programs
- Biomedical instrumentation hands-on training
- Healthcare regulations and FDA approval processes
- 3D printing in medical applications workshops
- Healthcare communication and patient interaction skills
Department Gallery
AHP Lab
ASSOCIATION SEMINAR- SVHEC SEMINAR HALL – 08.09.2025
INDUSTRIAL VISIT – GH-PERUNDURAI – 25.9.2025
INDUSTRIAL VISIT – TIRUVANANTHAPURAM – 12.09.2025
INSUSTRIAL VISIT – TAMILNADU VOLUNTARY BLOOD BANK, ERODE – 25.09.2025
PLACEMENT TRAINING - SVHEC - 03.12.2025 TO 16.12.2025
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