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Biomedical Engineering

Programme Overview

The Senior Biomedical Technician works under the supervision of the Biomedical Engineer, in the Biomedical Service which depends either on the Technical Services Directorate or on the Economic Services Directorate.

 Graduates will be able to work in research laboratories, molecular analysis laboratories, production industries (pharmaceutical, cosmetic or food industry) as production assistant, as well as research and development assistant. 

 

Activities: 

  • Ensure the maintenance of the equipment
  • Monitor the park
  • Ensure the safety of people and equipment
  • Train and inform users 
  • Coordinate the maintenance function.

 

Study mode: Full time

Duration of the program: 3 years for the License and 5 years for the Master

Language of instruction: English and/or French

Start date of the program: End of August/beginning of September

Admissions Requirements

Admission to this program is competitive, and applicants must meet the minimum requirements.

 Conditions for admission:

French-speaking cycle

    • Holder of a probatoire series C, D, E, F, TI with at least  08/20 marks in the following subjects : Mathematics, English and or French.
  • Holder of a Baccalaureate series C, D, E, F, TI or the equivalent in science with at least an 08/20 marks in Biology and 10/20 marks in Chemistry.
  • With not more than three repeats.

English-speaking cycle

  • Holder of a GCE O level with at least grade C in the following subjects: Mathematics, English and or French.
  • Holder of a GCE A level in science with at least grade E in Biology and grade D in  Chemistry.
  • With not more than three repeats.

Language Requirements

Students who do not meet the language requirements but meet all other requirements are eligible and will be required to take an Aptitude test for English or French. The results are required to be presnted to the admissions office before the start of the next academic year. Without which the the student will not be able to register for the courses.

APTITUDE TEST 

This is an exam for those who do not meet up with the language requirements . A second chance is given to you by SUI  to sit in for a language exam. This will enable you have a valid certificate which will show that you validated the English proficiency exam to grant you the cridencials to meet up with the admission requirements , under the supervision and mentorship of the university of Buea.

Registration:

When registering, students are required to present photocopies of the following documents:

  • Probatoire and Baccalaureate or the GCE – Ordinary and Advanced Level result slip and or certificate
  •  Birth certificate
  • A hand written application
  • Photocopy of national identity card (optional)

Transferring students must present:

  • All other documents listed in the admission requirements to the program
  • A copy of your most recent academic transcripts / records, signed and authorized by your institution.
  • Any student requesting a transfer must have a related academic background and meets the minimum admission requirements

Tuition

TUITION AND GENERAL FEES – HND PROGRAM

 

PROGRAMS

 TUITION FEES (WITHOUT REGISTRATION 1ST INSTALLMENT

60%

 2ND INSTALLMENT

20%

 3RD INSTALLMENT

20%
CYCLE BTA / HND
/ 24 October 09 January 20 March
Biomedical Engineering 358 500 FCFA 119 500 FCFA

119 500 FCFA
Full time Fees Amount
Registration fee 50,000Frs
All paid Upon Acceptance of admission
Tuition Fee 597 500 Frs
Lab and Practice 27,000Frs
Student Accessories 25,000Frs
Total Tuition and Fees 699 500Frs

 

 

TUITION AND GENERAL FEES – MASTERS

 

PROGRAMS

 TUITION FEES (WITHOUT REGISTRATION 1ST INSTALLMENT

60%

 2ND INSTALLMENT

20%

 3RD INSTALLMENT

20%

CYCLE BACHELOR / MASTER
/ 24 October 09 January 20 March
Biomedical Engineering 376 500 FCFA 125 500 FCFA

125 500 FCFA
Full time Fees Amount
Registration fee 50,000Frs
All paid Upon Acceptance of admission
Tuition Fee 627 500 Frs
Lab and Practice 27,000Frs
Student Accessories 25,000Frs
Total Tuition and Fees 729 500Frs

 

Tuition and fee shown above applies just for the 2024/2025 Academic year and it subjected to change

NB : Fees are paid in three instalments and this does not include the initial registration fee. Payment Schedule given as follows; 60% before 24 October 2024, 20% before 09 January 2025 and 20% before 20 March 2025.

We strongly recommend that students review the requirements for this program before applying for admission and note should be taking that students who apply and meet this requirement may have to undergo an interview before the final decision on their application is made ( Link admission timeline here )

For further information about admission into this program please contact [email protected]

The tuition and fees stated above only apply to the 2024/2025 academic year and are subject to change.

Career Opportunities

This training focuses on the functioning of the human body as well as the design, manufacture and maintenance of devices for the diagnosis or treatment of diseases. The biomedical technician operates in a multidisciplinary environment combining engineering sciences (Physics, Electronics, Computing, Mechanics …) and health sciences (Biology and medicine).