Course Map
Department of Biomedical Engineering, NCKU — Course Map
This page outlines the curriculum structure of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, including the International Master Program in Medical Device Innovation. The curriculum is organized by degree level, academic year, and professional field to help students understand their course pathways and learning progression.
I. Undergraduate Curriculum Structure
The undergraduate curriculum is divided into four stages to progressively develop students' professional competencies in biomedical engineering.
(1) Foundational University Courses (Freshman / 1st Year)
First Semester
- Calculus (1)
- General Physics (1)
- General Chemistry
- Introduction to Computers
- Introduction to Biomedical Engineering & Laboratory
- Chinese, English, Physical Education, and General Education Courses
Second Semester
- Calculus (2)
- General Physics (2)
- General Biology
- Programming Language
- Introduction to Biomedical Engineering & Laboratory
- Chinese, English, Physical Education, and General Education Courses
(2) Core BME Courses (Sophomore / 2nd Year)
First Semester
- Engineering Mathematics (1)
- Electric Circuits
- Engineering Mechanics
- Anatomy & Laboratory
- General Education Courses
Second Semester
- Engineering Mathematics (2)
- Physiology & Laboratory (1)
- Fundamentals of Materials Science
- Engineering Graphics
- Electronics & Laboratory (Required for the Bioelectronics Track)
- Dynamics (Elective)
- Mechanics of Materials & Laboratory (Elective)
(3) Foundational Professional BME Courses (Junior / 3rd Year)
First Semester
- Special Research (1)
- Biostatistics
- Technical Reading
- Introduction to Clinical Medicine
- Electronics & Laboratory (Required Elective for the Bioelectronics Track)
- Mechanics of Materials (Elective)
- Signals and Systems (Elective)
- Introduction to Biomedical Materials (Elective)
- Biomaterials and Biomechanics Laboratory (Required Elective for the Biomechanics Track)
- Introduction to the Pharmaceutical-Biotech Industry (Elective)
- Thermodynamics (Elective)
- Organic Chemistry (Elective)
Second Semester
- Special Research (2)
- Medical Instrumentation and Measurement & Laboratory
- Technical Reading
- Medical Device Patents and Regulations
- Fluid Mechanics (Elective)
- Cell Biology (Elective)
- Biochemistry (Elective)
(4) Advanced Professional BME Courses (Senior / 4th Year)
- Special Research (3)
- Embedded Systems
- Medical Ultrasound
- Medical Information and Imaging Systems
- Biomechanics
- Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems
- Automatic Control
- Molecular Biology
- Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering Practice
II. Graduate Curriculum Structure (Master's and Ph.D. Programs)
(1) Core Courses
- Seminar (1)–(4)
- Medical Mathematics
- Engineering Physiology
- Anatomy
- Statistics and Clinical Trials for Medical Devices
- Introduction to Medical Engineering
(2) Cross-Disciplinary Courses
- Introduction to Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence in Medical Applications
- High-Tech Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital
- Biodesign
- Biomedical Tribology
- AIoT for Precision Digital Health
- Medical Device Regulation and Regulatory Strategy Management
(3) Professional Tracks
- Bioelectronics and Sensing Track
- Medical Image Analysis
- Introduction to Biomedical Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Applications
- Biosensors
- Medical Imaging
- Biomedical Signal Processing
- Biomedical System Analysis
- Medical Instrument Design & Application
- Mechanics and Materials Track
- Biomechanics
- Biomaterials
- Tissue Engineering
- Nanobiomaterials
- Human Motion Analysis
- Biomechanics of Human Movement
(4) International Master Program in Medical Device Innovation (MDI)
- High-Tech Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital
- Medical Device Regulation and Regulatory Strategy Management
- Medical Device Regulations and Practices
- Intellectual Property Management for Medical Devices
- Statistics and Clinical Trials for Medical Devices
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Computer
- Biomaterials
III. Core Competency Indicators
(1) Undergraduate Program
- Ability to apply mathematics and engineering knowledge
- Ability to design experiments and analyze data
- Competence in engineering practice and system design
- Teamwork and cross-disciplinary integration
- Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- Professional ethics and social responsibility
(2) Graduate Program
- Advanced knowledge in professional fields
- Ability to conduct independent research and write theses
- Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills
- Cross-disciplinary integration and leadership skills
- International perspective and lifelong learning capabilities
IV. Course Map (Click here to download the complete course map)
The course map of the Department of Biomedical Engineering illustrates the learning pathway from the first year of undergraduate study through graduate-level education, showing the progression from foundational to advanced courses and the professional tracks in Bioelectronics and Sensing and Mechanics and Materials.
The curriculum progresses from foundational sciences, including mathematics, physics, and chemistry, to core BME subjects such as circuits, physiology, and materials. Students then advance to professional applications, including medical imaging, biomaterials, and biomechanics, before pursuing graduate-level specialization in areas such as Bioelectronics and Sensing or Mechanics and Materials.
V. Text Description of the Course Map (Accessibility Alternative Content)
The course map outlines the student learning journey as follows:
- Freshman Year: Establish foundational capabilities in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and basic programming.
- Sophomore Year: Connect engineering fundamentals with human medical knowledge, including electric circuits, physiology, and anatomy.
- Junior Year: Enter core fields of biomedical engineering, including imaging, materials, signals, and biological systems.
- Senior Year: Integrate professional applications through special research projects and strengthen practical capabilities.
- Graduate Level: Deepen research based on individual interests through professional tracks such as Bioelectronics and Sensing or Mechanics and Materials.
The overall curriculum emphasizes cross-disciplinary integration, cultivating students' competencies in both engineering technology and medical applications.