Educational Improvements around Biomedical Engineering Teaching Modules

Abstract

Biomedical Engineering is one of the most pursued streams of engineering today. Biomedical engineering is taught as a highly interdisciplinary field of study integrating core concepts in science and engineering and advanced concepts in the different engineering disciplines. Universities have provided different blend of core courses and advanced courses for students to improve their learning outcomes and provide better job prospects as biomedical engineers. Biomedical engineering has always faced the challenge and benefit of striking the right balance of core concepts and advanced concepts, which eventually will help build the next generation workforce that is creative, bold, and ready to face the new challenges in healthcare. In this review article, our team discusses the scope of biomedical engineering education at universities, the course curriculum, and challenges in implementing this curriculum at universities. The importance of industrial experience through internships is recommended as an effective way to develop soft skills for students besides the experience of working around professional individuals.