The Biomedical Engineering degree course was initiated in 1997 as a 4 year programme under the Dean's Department of the Faculty of Engineering with an initial intake of 21 students with SPM (British 'O' Level equivalent) qualifications. This 4 year programme was continued for 2 more intakes in 1998 and 1999.

In line with other public higher education institutions in Malaysia, the programme was changed to a 5 year degree programme in 2000 with intakes of students with SPM qualifications. During the same year, the programme was granted departmental status with its own Head of Department and operating budget..

With the introduction of the government matriculation programme for SPM holders, we stopped our intake of students with SPM qualifications in 2002. From 2002 onwards, we only accept STPM (British 'A' Level equivalent) and Matriculation qualifications as the minimum qualifications for entry to our 4 year degree course.

Biomedical Engineering involves the application of the latest advances in engineering and scientific knowledge for biomedical use. Our undergraduate programme prepares students for positions in biomedical engineering industries or to pursue advanced postgraduate studies.

We also offer Masters (by research) and PhD programmes for graduates in Science and Engineering who wish to participate in post graduate research in Biomedical Engineering. Starting from the 2006/2007 academic session, the Biomedical Engineering Department will also be offering a Masters degree by taught course.