Master's Programme

Faculty of Electronic Engineering & Technology

Master of Science
(Biomedical Electronic Engineering)

Programme Code: MSc-BME  |  Duration: Full-Time 2–3 Years / Part-Time 3–5 Years  |  By Research

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Programme Overview

The Master of Science in Biomedical Electronic Engineering is a postgraduate programme by research, positioning candidates to investigate advanced medical devices, biosensing systems, biomedical signal processing, medical imaging, and AI-enabled diagnostic tools under academic supervision.

The programme runs full-time over 2–3 years or part-time over 3–5 years, culminating in a thesis and viva-voce examination. An MSc@Industry pathway is also available for candidates undertaking a full-time, industry-based research project addressing a real-world industry problem.

Programme Highlights

Full research degree bridging engineering laboratories and clinical applications
Research areas include wearable biosensors, medical imaging, and AI diagnostics
Access to biomedical signal laboratories and supervised clinical collaborations
Clear pathway to PhD study in Biomedical Electronic Engineering

MSc by Research vs MSc@Industry

Master of Science (by Research): Full-time (2–3 years) or part-time (3–5 years) thesis-based research under a UniMAP academic supervisor.

MSc@Industry: For technologists, engineers, or researchers currently employed in industry in Malaysia. The candidate undertakes a full-time, industry-based research project addressing a real-world industry problem, co-supervised by UniMAP and an industry field supervisor, with the publication requirement waived in favour of tangible outcomes (patents, IP, policies, or SOPs).

Research Journey

This programme is offered by research. There is no fixed coursework module list — candidates undertake a supervised thesis, with progress tracked through the following stages.

Enrol in the programme full-time or part-time.
Develop a research proposal under a FKTEN academic supervisor, aligned with the faculty's active biomedical electronic engineering research groups.
Conduct research — experimentation, data collection, analysis, and (where applicable) publication in indexed journals.
Submit and defend a thesis at a viva-voce examination.

Research Thesis

Candidates submit a Master's Thesis under a FKTEN academic supervisor. Topics align with the faculty's active research groups, and students are encouraged to publish in Scopus/ISI indexed journals.

Programme Outcomes

Upon completion, graduates will demonstrate the following competencies:

PO1: Apply advanced biomedical engineering theory, instrumentation, and interdisciplinary scientific principles to research problems.
PO2: Critically review current literature in biomedical electronic engineering and identify a viable research gap.
PO3: Design and evaluate biomedical devices, algorithms, or systems addressing a defined research problem.
PO4: Conduct ethical research, including where relevant human-subject or clinical-data considerations.
PO5: Apply biomedical signal processing, imaging, or AI methodologies appropriate to the research topic.
PO6: Communicate research findings through a thesis, technical reports, and a viva-voce defence.

Career Prospects

An MSc from FKTEN significantly enhances career advancement, salary potential, and eligibility for senior technical roles, or provides a pathway into PhD study.

Potential Career Paths

Biomedical Engineer Clinical Engineer Medical Device R&D Engineer Biosensor Design Engineer Biomedical Signal Processing Engineer Research Assistant / Associate PhD Candidate Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Industries & Employers

Graduates find opportunities with medical device manufacturers, hospitals, the Ministry of Health Malaysia, MIMOS Berhad, public universities, and Malaysia's growing biomedical start-up ecosystem.

Programme Details

AwardMaster of Science (MSc)
Duration (Full-Time)2 – 3 Years
Duration (Part-Time)3 – 5 Years
Study ModeBy Research
MediumEnglish

Study Fees

MSc by Research (4 semesters)RM 10,860.00
MSc@Industry (4 semesters)RM 18,750.00

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's Degree: Min. CGPA 2.75 in a related field (recognised by the University Senate)

CGPA 2.50–2.74: May be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment, plus relevant work/research experience or a min. B+ in the final year project or related courses

Below CGPA 2.50: May be accepted with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience

Enquiries

pascasiswazah_FKTEN@unimap.edu.my

shidee@unimap.edu.my

019-4464645 (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Razaidi Hussin)

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