Establishment, Vision, Mission and Objectives
Since establishing the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 2015, this specialization has become one of the most important disciplines locally and globally. The Department of Biomedical Engineering is one of the leading departments that significantly contributes to the development of new technologies that improve healthcare by integrating engineering with medicine. This specialization also reflects our commitment to addressing the needs of society in the fields of medicine and advanced technology.
The department consists of two main branches: Biomechanical Engineering and Medical Devices Engineering. Regarding the department’s administrative structure, the Department of Biomedical Engineering is equivalent to the Deanship of an Engineering College in its administrative framework. The head of the department in this field assumes the same responsibilities and powers as the dean of an engineering college in other universities, reflecting the importance of this specialization within the structure of the college. Furthermore, each branch is equivalent to a separate department in other engineering colleges, allowing for specialized focus on each area of biomedical engineering.
In line with modern trends and the country’s needs in health and technology sectors, a Master’s program in Biomedical Engineering will be introduced starting from the 2025-2026 academic year. This program aims to provide highly skilled professionals capable of addressing contemporary challenges in the healthcare sector through the development of innovative technological solutions that meet local and international market needs.
In this context, as mentioned by the esteemed President of the University in his speech, the University of Technology is continuously striving to achieve academic excellence and develop scientific leadership across engineering and scientific disciplines. At the College of Biomedical Engineering, we work closely with other university faculties to achieve this vision by developing innovative academic programs, enhancing scientific research, and providing qualified professionals who contribute to offering advanced medical solutions to society.
We look forward to achieving further academic and research accomplishments and wish all our students and faculty members continued success in their academic and professional journeys.
With best wishes for success and progress,
Prof. Dr. Sadeq Hussein Bakhy
Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering
Vision
To prepare graduates capable of keeping pace with developments in this modern specialty (Biomedical Engineering) and applying their expertise to serve the labor market in the public or private sectors.
– The department aims to be one of the most distinguished engineering departments among Iraqi universities in preparing its students to work in state health institutions. It aims to be an active element and a distinguished link between engineering and medicine, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and international research centers, to keep up with qualitative developments in the field of biomedical engineering.
Mission
The Department of Biomedical Engineering was established in 2015 and admitted a select group of outstanding students from high school graduates with a minimum average of 95%. This is due to the importance of this type of engineering at present and the country’s need for this specialization following the tremendous development of medical devices and the wide intersection of engineering in the medical field. The multiple engineering applications in this field have become necessary at present.
The study in this department takes five years to obtain a bachelor’s degree, producing biomedical engineers who work in various fields and contribute to community building. Biomedical engineering is one of the newest engineering sciences that emerged with the development of modern medicine. The medical device has become an essential companion to the doctor in diagnosis, treatment, and patient monitoring.
Objectives
1. Achieving scientific integration in the fields of engineering and medicine. The department provides a comprehensive curriculum that ensures the graduation of an engineer with medical background knowledge, enabling them to interact with various scientific levels from physicians to technical and engineering staff, and ending with the patient.
2. Integrating engineering and medical knowledge to provide the scientific and practical background for graduates of biomedical engineering in both specialties (medical technology and biomechanics).