{"id":1490,"date":"2021-03-19T16:42:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T08:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/?page_id=1490"},"modified":"2026-02-12T13:29:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T05:29:39","slug":"specializations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/degree-programme\/beng-bme\/specializations\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialisations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul id=\"menu-undergraduate\"><li id=\"menu-item-13898\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/what-is-bme\/\">Degree Programmes<\/a>\n<ul>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13897\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/what-is-bme\/\">What is BME?<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13899\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/degree-programme\/beng-bme\/\">BEng (BME)<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13940\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/degree-programme\/beng-bme\/overview\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13904\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/degree-programme\/beng-bme\/objectives-outcomes\/\">Objectives &amp; Outcomes<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13905\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/degree-programme\/beng-bme\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13906\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/build-your-own-degree\/\">Build Your Own Degree<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13907\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/degree-programme\/beng-bme\/timetable\/\">Timetable<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13909\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/degree-programme\/beng-bme\/modules\/\">Courses<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13908\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/degree-programme\/beng-bme\/projects\/\">Projects<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13910\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/degree-programme\/beng-bme\/internships\/\">Internships<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13911\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/degree-programme\/beng-bme\/specializations\/\">Specialisations<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13913\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/minor-in-biomedical-engineering\/\">Minor in Biomedical Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13912\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/degree-programme\/beng-bme\/study-abroad\/\">Study Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13902\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/admissions\/\">Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13894\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/scholarship-financial-aid\/\">Scholarship &amp; Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13901\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/faq\/\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13895\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/student-support\/\">Student Support<\/a>\n<ul>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13900\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/bme\/undergraduate\/student-support\/\">Student Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\n\t<h2>\n\t\tSpecialisations\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>There are currently four specialisations available for Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) students:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Specialisation in Community Healthcare and Technology (<strong>New!<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li>Specialisation in Tissue Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Specialisation in Biomedical Materials<\/li>\n<li>Specialisation in Robotics<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Please see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/registrar\/academic-information-policies\/undergraduate-students\/special-programmes\/specialisations\">here<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0<strong>important\u00a0<\/strong>NUS rules on specialisations (including limits on double counting).<\/p>\n<p>In particular, please note that for cohorts matriculated in 2021\/2022, 2022\/2023, 2023\/2024 and 2024\/2025, BN4101 is part of the common curriculum and, if used to fulfill the specialisation requirement, it will count towards the &#8220;up to 8 units (40% of the unit requirements for a Specialisation) [that] may be double counted&#8221; as mentioned in the Office of the University Registrar&#8217;s page linked above.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\n<h3>Specialisation in Community Healthcare and Technology (New!)<\/h3>\n<p>(Available for students matriculated AY20\/21 onwards!)<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Specialisation in Community Healthcare and Technology <\/strong>within the<strong>\u00a0Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)\u00a0<\/strong>curriculum at NUS is a multi-disciplinary focus area that aims at providing an in-depth expertise in understanding the needs and developing technological solutions to promote health and improve quality of life for the community with specific focus on the elderly and persons with disability.\u00a0 For more information, please visit the page of &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusbgood.com\/\">Biomedical Engineering for Good<\/a>&#8220;, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusbgood.com\/\">bGood<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Programme structure<\/h3>\n<p>In order to be awarded the specialisation, students should obtain 20 Units from the following list of courses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN4102\/gerontechnology-in-ageing\"> BN4102<\/a> Gerontechnology in Ageing (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN4103\/assistive-technology-for-persons-with-disability\">BN4103<\/a> Assistive Technology for Persons with Disability (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/courses\/BN4108\/biomedical-engineering-for-global-health\">BN4108<\/a> Biomedical Engineering for Global Health (4 units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN4701\/serious-games-for-health\"> BN4701<\/a> Serious Games for Health (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/courses\/SPH2402\/health-in-the-later-years\">SPH2402<\/a> Health in the Later Years (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN2001\/independent-study\">BN2001<\/a> Independent Study* (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/EG2605\/undergraduate-research-opportunities-programme\">EG2605<\/a> Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP)* (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN4101\/b-eng-dissertation\">BN4101<\/a> B.Eng. Dissertation* (8 Units)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>* The projects involved in this module must be approved by the BME department to be relevant to community healthcare and technology.<\/p>\n<h3>Admission requirements<\/h3>\n<p>You may apply in Stage 3 of your studies, subject to places being available. Your selection to and continuation in the specialisation is based on overall merit, as well as your aptitude in related foundational courses. Biomedical engineering students interested in this specialisation may contact the BME Department office (Ms Loo Shi Yun <a href=\"mailto:bieloosy@nus.edu.sg\">bieloosy@nus.edu.sg<\/a>).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Specialisation in Tissue Engineering<\/h3>\n<p>(Available for students matriculated AY19\/20 onwards!)<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Specialisation in Tissue Engineering<\/strong>\u00a0within the<strong>\u00a0Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)\u00a0<\/strong>curriculum at NUS is a multi-disciplinary focus area that aims at providing an in-depth expertise on the biological principle and medical applications of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.<\/p>\n<h3>Programme structure<\/h3>\n<p>In order to be awarded the specialisation, students should obtain 20 Units from the following list of courses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN4301\/principles-of-tissue-engineering\">BN4301<\/a> Principles of Tissue Engineering (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN4403\/cellular-bioengineering\">BN4403<\/a> Cellular Bioengineering (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN4302\/organs-in-a-dish-organoid-bioengineering\">BN4302<\/a> Organs in a Dish: Organoid Bioengineering (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN4303\/tissue-engineering-for-designing-food\">BN4303<\/a> Tissue Engineering for Designing Food (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/courses\/BN4304\/engineering-strategies-for-gene-and-cell-manufacturing\">BN4304<\/a> Engineering Strategies for Gene and Cell Manufacturing (4 units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN5203\/advanced-tissue-engineering\">BN5203<\/a> Advanced Tissue Engineering (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN2001\/independent-study\">BN2001<\/a> Independent Study* (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/EG2605\/undergraduate-research-opportunities-programme\">EG2605<\/a> Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP)* (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN4101\/b-eng-dissertation\">BN4101<\/a> B.Eng. Dissertation* (8 Units)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>* The projects involved in this module must be approved by the BME department to be relevant to tissue engineering<\/p>\n<h3>Admission requirements<\/h3>\n<p>You may apply in Stage 3 of your studies, subject to places being available. Your selection to and continuation in the specialisation is based on overall merit, as well as your aptitude in related foundational courses. Biomedical engineering students interested in this specialisation may contact the BME Department office (Ms Loo Shi Yun <a href=\"mailto:bieloosy@nus.edu.sg\">bieloosy@nus.edu.sg<\/a>).<\/p>\n\t<h3>Specialisation in Biomedical Materials<\/h3>\n<p>(Available from students matriculated AY19\/20 onwards!)<\/p>\n<p>The Specialisation in Biomedical Materials within the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering) curriculum at NUS is a multi-disciplinary focus area that revolves around the property and applications of various types of materials for medical and biological applications for both industrial and research settings.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"programme-structure-1\">Programme Structure<\/h4>\n<p>In order to be awarded the specialisation, students should obtain 20 Units from the following list of courses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/MLE3202\/materials-for-biointerfaces\">MLE3202<\/a> or MLE4239 Materials for Biointerfaces (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/MLE4203\/polymeric-biomedical-materials\">MLE4203<\/a> Polymeric Biomedical Materials (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/courses\/MLE4201\/advanced-materials-characterisation\">MLE4201<\/a> Advanced Materials Characterisation (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN3301\/introduction-to-biomaterials\">BN3301<\/a> introduction to Biomaterials (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN4404\/bioelectromechanical-systems-biomems\">BN4404<\/a> Bioelectromechanical Systems &#8211; Biomems (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN5201\/advanced-biomaterials\">BN5201<\/a> Advanced Biomaterials (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN2001\/independent-study\">BN2001<\/a> Independent Study* (4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/EG2605\/undergraduate-research-opportunities-programme\">EG2605<\/a> Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP)*\u00a0(4 Units)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/modules\/BN4101\/b-eng-dissertation\">BN4101<\/a> B.Eng. 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Biomedical engineering students interested in this specialisation may contact the BME Department office (Ms Loo Shi Yun <a href=\"mailto:bieloosy@nus.edu.sg\">bieloosy@nus.edu.sg<\/a>).<\/p>\n\t<h3>Specialisation in Robotics<\/h3>\n<p><strong>(Available from AY19\/20 onwards!)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please see all the details of the specialisation in robotics at this <a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/ece\/undergraduate\/electrical-engineering\/specialisations-and-minor\/robotics\/\">link<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BME students can contact Assoc\/Prof Raye Yeow (rayeow@nus.edu.sg) to indicate interest for admission to the robotics specialisation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Degree Programmes What is BME? 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