BSc Biomedical Engineering

The BSc Biomedical Engineering programme at Academic City University College sits in the School of Engineering. It is a degree that combines engineering principles with medical and biological sciences. On this page you will find an idea of what the field covers, how hard it is to get a place compared with similar programmes in Ghana, and the kinds of work graduates typically move into.

What biomedical engineering covers

Programmes of this kind usually cover the application of engineering design, electronics, materials, and mechanics to medicine and healthcare. Students learn to work with medical devices, diagnostic equipment, prosthetics, and technologies used in hospitals and clinics. The degree typically builds skills in problem-solving, mathematics, physics, and biology, alongside practical laboratory and design work. Most graduates go into roles involving the maintenance, development, or sales of medical technology, or further study in the field.

Getting a place at Academic City

Getting a place on this programme is less competitive than at the two main public universities that offer it, the University of Ghana and KNUST, which are both highly competitive. 'Less competitive' means places are not as scarce relative to applicants, so if you meet the published entry requirements, you have a reasonable chance. Check the Academic City admissions page for the specific WASSCE grades and subject requirements, and compare them with your own results.