Biomedical Engineering uses engineering principles in physical sciences, biological and medical sciences to improve diagnoses, and treatment in healthcare delivery. It combines the design and problem-solving skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences to improve healthcare diagnosis and treatment. The Department of Biomedical Engineering was established in 2006 (the first in West Africa) for the purpose of contributing to the growing healthcare needs of Ghana in the area of hospital equipment and technical expertise. About 490 students are in the Biomedical Engineering Department. Our teaching and research focus to equip students with the knowledge required to effectively contribute to national development in the areas of design of medical instruments, devices and software, and to conduct research to solve clinical problems has given our graduates a competitive edge in the industry.
The Department has the following well-equipped laboratories:
The central drive of the Department is to impart a passion for learning, scientific discovery, innovation, and social impact in an extraordinary group of graduates who, because of their experiences in our programme, will: