Biomedical Engineering (BME) is a highly demanded interdisciplinary and emerging field today. It lies at the cross-section of Medicine, Biological Science and Engineering. This exciting engineering program bridges the gap between Medical sciences and Engineering. Biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with medical and biological sciences and provide technological solutions to the medical field. They design, innovate and create equipment, devices, smart healthcare systems and many other health-related accessories that make our lives more comfortable and simpler. Without sophisticated medical devices or systems, it is impossible to provide quality treatment to the patients in the health care unit. Biomedical Engineering (BME) is an extremely broad field with many opportunities for specialization or customized applications, directly linked to the healthcare industry and institutions. The job market also witnesses exponential growth in this arena.

Biomedical Engineering Program at Netaji Subhash Engineering College (NSEC) [AICTE approved, MAKAUT (formerly known as WBUT) is an NBA accredited full-time 4 years B. Tech program, which is approved by AICTE, India and affiliated with MAKAUT, WB. This program started in the year 2003 for the first time in the eastern region of India with an intake of 30 students.

This program has been continuously accredited by the NBA (National Board of Accreditation) since 2016 due to its overall excellence in all dimensions starting from innovative learning activities to student placement in different sectors. The BME program has always maintained its level of brilliance which resulted in the NBA accreditation again and again in the years 2019 and 2024.

The student needs in-depth all-around knowledge of both engineering and biology to understand this challenging and interesting engineering discipline.

The department provides in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge which integrates electrical, electronics, instrumentation, and computer science engineering with medical sciences. Several special lecture sessions and seminars are arranged where students find opportunities to interact with professionals and academicians from reputable industries and educational institutions.

Besides these, the Department arranges Value Added Training (VAT), Industrial training, Soft-skill training and many internship programs in healthcare units to familiarize students with real-life situations and make them industry-ready.

Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Biomedical Engineering:
Students should pass 10+2 with passing marks in Physics, Mathematics Chemistry or Biology. Preferably students should have a valid WBJEE or JEE Main rank. Diploma holders in any engineering discipline can also take admission in the 3rd semester directly.

Career Opportunities and Job Prospects of Biomedical Engineers:
Biomedical Engineers can opt for numerous career opportunities and job prospects in multiple directions. The various career /placement options for a student who has pursued a degree in B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering are broadly illustrated by the following diagram.


Recruiters:
Health and Family welfare of Govt. of India, Govt. of different States, National Health Mission, Medtronic Pvt Ltd; GE Health; Siemens Healthcare; Abbott, Electrophysiology; ZIFO RnD Solution; Toshbro Medical Pvt. Ltd; Toshiba Medical Pvt. Ltd.;Philips Health care; Sodexo India , Transasia Biomedicals Ltd, Alcon Laboratories; TATA Elxsi Limited; BPL Medical Technologies TCS; Cognizant Technology Solutions; IBM India Pvt Ltd; Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd; Capgemini; LTI; Infosys; Amazon; Wipro Ltd.; BYJU'S & many more

Academics & R&D sector: Huge scopes for higher study, R&D activities and Faculty position, In the year 2020 AICTE introduced its own GATE examination in BME, and qualified students can enter various IITs, NITs and other Central and state Govt. Institutes for their master's and PhD also. GRE, IELTS, TOEFL to enter Foreign University: alumni are presently part of Kennesaw State University, Atlanta Georgia; OHIO State University, Vanderbilt University, RWTH Aachen University, Munich University of Applied Sciences, Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg, Aachen University, Germany; Med Engg FAU, Erlangen, Germany; Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand; Florida State University; University of Illinois at Chicago; Lund University, Sweden; Universite Claude-Bernard Lyon; Okayama University; Universitaet des Saarlandes;

Future of Biomedical Engineering
India’s healthcare sector reflects 12.59% growth on 2024-25 (The Economic Times/Industry ,April 7,2024).Employment of Biomedical engineers is expected to grow at 15-20%per cent from 2023 to 2035,which is comparatively high with respect to any other field. The present Industry shows the extensive capability of manufacturing newly customized medical implants, innovative tools and instruments for the medical field. This revolution embraces automation and creates new manufacturing opportunities in the medical world. It creates connectivity and data exchange with the help of new technologies, software, sensors, robots, and other advanced information technologies. In future, this Industry will create new opportunities and innovative routes for the patient care system. New medical devices, arising in the biomedical research laboratories around the world, are continuously altering the manner by which disease and trauma are dealt.

Departmental USPs

• Unique, Interdisciplinary, NBA accredited program ,offers quality education.
• Highly qualified, experienced and dedicated teaching staff, well-equipped modernized laboratories, ICT-based education facilities and industry-specific Projects perform .
• Strong Industry Collaboration, Carrier Guidance & Skill Development Program, Industry oriented curriculum system and project-based studies.
• Strong Mentor-mentee relationship, Strong Alumni bonding, 10 years old Departmental Welfare Society- for assisting financially weak students, separate Welfare Section for Female Students.
• Dedicated College and Departmental level Training & Placement Cell arrange Value added Training, Industrial Training, Hospital Training and 100% Placement; both cells give opportunities to students to catch up with their Jobs/Higher Studies/Entrepreneurship.

Contact:
Prof. Samir Kumar Ghosh
Assistant Professor & HOD
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Netaji Subhash Engineering College
Techno City, Panchpota
Garia
Kolkata 700152
WB., INDIA

Ph. No.: +91 - 9433116377 / +91 - 8436029226
Email: hod.bme@nsec.ac.in, samirk.ghosh@nsec.ac.in