Biomedical Engineering

Specialization

Biomedical engineering UG programs combine engineering principles with medical and biological sciences to develop innovative healthcare solutions. These programs prepare students to design medical devices, create artificial organs, and develop cutting-edge diagnostic tools. Biomedical engineering is a rapidly growing field with diverse career opportunities. Graduates can work in healthcare, research, and technology industries, contributing to advancements in medical treatments and improving patient care through engineering innovations.

Scope & Opportunities

Top 5 Universities for Biomedical Engineering UG Programs:

Abroad:

University	Country	Duration	Average First Year Annual Fees (INR)
Johns Hopkins University	USA	4 years	INR 45,00,000
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	USA	4 years	INR 48,00,000
Stanford University	USA	4 years	INR 47,00,000
Imperial College London	UK	3-4 years	INR 35,00,000
ETH Zurich	Switzerland	3 years	INR 12,00,000

In India:

University	Duration	Average First Year Annual Fees (INR)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi	4 years	INR 2,20,000
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay	4 years	INR 2,20,000
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore	4 years	INR 25,000
VIT University, Vellore	4 years	INR 3,00,000
Manipal Institute of Technology	4 years	INR 3,50,000

Eligibility Requirements:

10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Minimum 60-70% aggregate in PCM (varies by institution)
Entrance exam scores (e.g., JEE Main/Advanced for IITs, SAT/ACT for US universities)
English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL for international students)
Some universities may require additional subject tests or interviews

Courses Available and Average Fees:

Course	Average Fees per Year (INR)
B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering	INR 1,50,000 - 5,00,000
B.E. in Biomedical Engineering	INR 1,50,000 - 5,00,000
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering	INR 30,00,000 - 50,00,000 (for abroad)
B.Tech in Bioengineering	INR 1,50,000 - 5,00,000
B.Tech in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering	INR 1,50,000 - 5,00,000

Scholarships for Indian Students:

Abroad:

Scholarship	Amount (INR)	Requirement	Number of Awardees
Tata Scholarship for Cornell University	Full tuition	Need-based and merit-based	20 annually
Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship	Full tuition	Merit-based	Up to 5 annually
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship	Up to INR 70,00,000	Merit-based	8-10 annually
KC Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad	INR 8,00,000	Merit-based	3-4 annually
Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Scholarship	Up to INR 20,00,000	Merit-based	Varies

In India:

Scholarship	Amount (INR)	Requirement	Number of Awardees
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls	INR 50,000 per year	Merit-based	4000 annually
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships	INR 10,000 per year	Merit-based	82000 annually
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme	INR 2,500 per month	Merit-based	5500 annually
INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education	INR 80,000 per year	Merit-based	10000 annually
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)	INR 5,000 - 7,000 per month	Merit-based	1000 annually

Job Opportunities and Average Salaries:

Job Role	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Biomedical Engineer	INR 3,50,000 - 8,00,000
Medical Device Designer	INR 4,00,000 - 10,00,000
Biomaterials Engineer	INR 3,50,000 - 9,00,000
Clinical Engineer	INR 4,00,000 - 9,00,000
Research and Development Engineer	INR 4,50,000 - 12,00,000
Rehabilitation Engineer	INR 3,50,000 - 8,00,000