This programme targets holders of:

(a) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or equivalent.

(b) Diploma in Engineering.

(c) Diploma in Science/ Technology fields.

(d) Degree in Physical Sciences

Admission to the Bachelor of Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering is done in accordance with the general regulations of Kyambogo University and special regulation of the Faculty of Engineering. In addition, an applicant for this programme should meet at least one of the following minimum requirements.

Direct Entry Requirement

Holders of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE),

Holders of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) should have at least two principal passes in both Physics and Mathematics at the same sitting and at least a credit pass in Chemistry at the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or the equivalent.

The weight of subjects for UACE holders shall be as follows:

• Essential Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
• Relevant Technical Drawing
• Desirable General paper, and Subsidiary Mathematics,

Diploma Entry Requirement

Category 1: First Year Entry

To make an entry in the First year, the applicant should be a holder of;

1. At last a pass in an Ordinary Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
2. At last a pass in an Ordinary Diploma in Electrical or Computer or Telecommunication Engineering.
3. At least a Diploma or Ordinary Diploma Mechanical Engineering or Ordinary Diploma Science Technology (Physics option) from a recognized institution.
4. Other Diplomas approved by the University to be equivalent to any of those states in part (a) and (b) above.

Category 2: Second Year Entry

With the multi-disciplinary nature of the Programme, there will be exceptions in the implementation of second-year entry. Exemptions will be given appropriately according to the recognition of prior learning.

To make an entry in the Second year he/she should be a holder of;

• At least a Credit Diploma in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or the Equivalents.
• At least a Pass Higher Diploma or the equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering and Diploma in Physical Sciences or the Equivalents.

Category 3: Third Year Entry

To make an entry in the Third year he/she should be a holder of at least a Credit in Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Telecommunications Engineering, and Computer Engineering or their equivalents will also be given exceptions appropriately according to the recognition of prior learning.

Category 4: Other Entry Requirements

For Degree Holders of Physical Sciences or Other relevant Degrees shall make an entry in the Second year with exemptions given based on the recognition of prior learning.

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Subjects for Admission

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• Biomedical engineer
• Mechatronics Engineer

Hear and learn from those that did the course and what they have been able to do with the knowledge they acquired

Mechatronics and biomedical engineering students have a variety of career goals. Some students with mechatronics options can work in the production and service industry as engineers immediately following graduation in areas such as automotive manufacturing, tunnelling and drilling, consumer packaging, food and beverage production, urban transit, power generation, and industrial equipment production, and maintenance service provision. For students considering biomedical engineering option, the curriculum is designed to train engineers for work in a variety of biomedical environments such as research hospitals, biomedical industries, and regulatory agencies, biomedical device and sensor design and development, medical imaging, bioinformatics, and maintenance services. Others can choose to utilize their quantitative and problem-solving skills in areas such as consulting, entrepreneurship or finance. Some students will continue their studies to postgraduate level in separate fields of mechatronics and biomedical engineering.

Recent Employers

Some recent employers of our diploma in Biomedical Engineering graduates include:

• Mulago National Referral Hospital
• National Drug Authority
• Ministry of Health
• Joint Medical Stores
• Private Hospitals such as Mengo Hospital, Lubaga Hospital, Nsambya Hospital, Paragon Hospital and International Hospital Kampala
• Dash Technologies Incorporation Ltd
• Rima East Africa Ltd
• Achelis & Sohne GmbH
• Government Health Center IVs
• Several Non-Governmental Organizations involved in healthcare services

Work experience opportunities

All our students undertake hospital /industrial training during the recess period at the end of year one.

Further studies

A number of our diploma in Biomedical Engineering graduates go on to study degrees related to biomedical engineering such as Bachelor of Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering, either remaining at Kyambogo University or going to another institution of their choice.

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