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

B.E. Biomedical Engineering
4 Year Undergraduate Engineering Degree

Biomedical engineering is a booming career field as health and technology are coming together to revolutionize the field of medicine.

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Why Should I Study Biomedical Engineering?

Employment of biomedical engineers are projected to grow 15% over the next ten years, faster than the average of all occupations. Biomedical engineering bridges the gap between engineering and medicine, seamlessly combining the design and problem-solving skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences in order to improve healthcare diagnosis, monitoring and therapy.

What will I Learn?

The study of biomedical engineering involves a broad array of diagnostic and therapeutic applications. This branch of engineering and sciences is a fascinating multidisciplinary area of study that entails the application of engineering techniques in order to assist practitioners like doctors and physicians in their healthcare practices. Study of this branch also helps them in the rehabilitation of disabled patients.

Overview
Vision

To be a centre of excellence for dissemination of knowledge, research and development in biomedical engineering to serve the society with moral values.


Mission
  • Impart value-based education in biomedical engineering using modern equipment and tools
  • Build an integrated team of biomedical engineers to foster technologies through research, development and innovation
  • Provide healthcare industries with solutions imbibed through lifelong learning with ethics and moral values.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of Biomedical Engineering, four years after graduation, will;

PEO 1: Apply the knowledge gained from biomedical engineering to help solve the technological problems in industries

PEO 2: Design and develop healthcare products and processes through continuous skill upgradation and research

PEO 3: Demonstrate professional and ethical standards of behavior and commit to lifelong learning to meet the needs of society

Program Outcomes

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


Program Specific Outcomes

PSO 1: Design and evaluate medical solutions using biosensors, biomaterials, biomechanics, and diagnostic and therapeutic equipment for the healthcare industries.

PSO 2: Identify, analyze, solve and develop algorithms for addressing healthcare problems using the software skills acquired through bio-signal and image processing advancements.

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

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

Intake / No. of Seats: 60



Curriculum & Syllabi
Dr. Tamilselvan K S
Dr. Tamilselvan K S
Professor & Head
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Dr. K Rajasekaran
Dr. K Rajasekaran
Professor
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Dr Sreelatha P
Dr Sreelatha P
Professor
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Dr. Allwyn Gnanadas.A
Dr. Allwyn Gnanadas.A
Assistant Professor (III)
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Dr Gayathri T
Dr Gayathri T
Assistant Professor (III)
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Dr. Rajasingam N
Dr. Rajasingam N
Assistant Professor (III)
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Dr. D.Sudarvizhi
Dr. D.Sudarvizhi
Assistant Professor (II)
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Mr. Bharath V
Mr. Bharath V
Assistant Professor (II)
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Ms. M. Swathy
Ms. M. Swathy
Assistant Professor (II)
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Dr.P.Arunkumar
Dr.P.Arunkumar
Assistant Professor (II)
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Ms. PRIYA DARSHINI B
Ms. PRIYA DARSHINI B
Assistant Professor (I)
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Mr. R. Krishna kumar
Mr. R. Krishna kumar
Assistant Professor (I)
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Honorary Professor
Dr. Sibrandes Poppema
Dr. Sibrandes Poppema
Honorary Professor
Advisor, KPRIET

Distinguished Professors
Dr. Ram Rammohan
Dr. Ram Rammohan
Head MicroBiology
Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore
Dr. Anita Raghavan
Dr. Anita Raghavan
Medical Consultant
Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore
Dr. V. R. Saravanan
Dr. V. R. Saravanan
Medical Consultant
Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore

Visiting Faculty
Mr. Sridhar Swaminathan
Mr. Sridhar Swaminathan
L&T Edutech
Mr. Sakthivel Boopathi
Mr. Sakthivel Boopathi
Prashan Medical Technologies
Mr. Raja S
Mr. Raja S
Silicon Systems
Mr. Rajesh Dhamodharasamy
Mr. Rajesh Dhamodharasamy
Philips
18.03.2024
Royal Care Hospital

Royal Care shall provide Hospital visits, projects, guest lectures, seminars, internships, and joint research support to the students and the faculty members of KPRIET.

13.09.2022
Alert NGO

MoU with ALERT NGO to create a community of responsible and responsive Good Samaritans, by ensuring the knowledge of the First response is accessible to everyone by making it a practical, comprehensive, hands-on, and easily understood pedagogy.

22.10.2021
GEM Hospital

Valid upto 3 Years


GEM Hospital shall provide support for curriculum development, guest lectures, projects, R&D support, concessional treatment etc., for the students and faculties of KPRIET.

22.09.2021
Helix Private Limited

This MoU was signed to offer hands-on skill based training on Calibration and Testing of Medical Equipment, Internship Opportunities and Placement opportunities for the students.

17.09.2021
Aravind EYE Hospital

Aravind Eye Hospital shall provide experienced distinguished faculties for delivering latest technologies to students.

23.07.2021
Ganga Medical Center and Hospital

Valid upto 3 Years


Ganga Hospital shall also provide support for curriculum development, guest lectures, projects, R&D support etc., for the students and faculties of KPRIET

01.04.2021
Masonic Medical Centre for Children

Valid upto 3 Years


Masonic Hospital shall also provide support for curriculum development, guest lectures, projects, R&D support, concessional treatment etc., for the students and faculties of KPRIET.

16.03.2021
Waxwing Medical Technologies

Enables student to improve their knowledge, joint research - particularly in the fields of Biomedical engineering, value added courses and short term programmes. It also explores the possibility of offering specialized programmes in the field

13.11.2020
Silicon Systems

The Memorandum of Understanding opens doors for students to gain hands-on experience in servicing and calibrating medical equipment. It also paves the way for insightful guest lectures by industry experts, valuable internship and in-plant training opportunities, and promising career pathways within the industry.

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Vital Bio-systems

The Memorandum of Understanding facilitates in teaching the students about service and calibration of medical equipments, regular guest lectures from the industry experts, internship/inplant training and job opportunities from the industry.

S. No. Faculty name E-content Link
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2Dr. Sreelatha PRead More
3Dr. Allwyn Gnanadas ARead More
4Dr. Gayathri TRead More
5Dr. Logesh Kumar SRead More
6Dr. Rajasingam NRead More
7Mr. John AmoseRead More
8Mr. Bharath VRead More
9Dr. Arunkumar PRead More
10Ms. Swathy MRead More
11Ms. Priya Darshini BRead More
12Mr. Krishna Kumar RRead More
Admissions

Who can study Biomedical Engineering at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology

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


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