BTech Biomedical Equipment Technology

This degree programme prepares you to install, maintain and repair the medical devices that hospitals and clinics rely on. It blends electronics, engineering and health science, and it is aimed at students who like hands-on problem-solving. At Accra Technical University, this programme sits within the Faculty of Engineering.

What biomedical equipment technology involves

Programmes of this kind train you to look after the electronic and mechanical equipment used in healthcare. That includes everything from patient monitors and syringes to X-ray machines and ventilators. You learn how these devices work, how to test them, how to fix them, and how to keep them safe for use. The work crosses electronics, computing and anatomy in a practical, hands-on way.

How hard it is to get a place

This programme is less competitive than many other engineering degrees at ATU. That means your chances of admission are better, and your WASSCE results do not need to be at the very top of the scale. The university accepts students from General Science, Home Economics and Technical Studies backgrounds, so it is open to a wider range of SHS leavers. For the precise subjects and grades you need, check the official admission requirements.

What graduates do next

Most graduates work as biomedical equipment technicians or technologists in hospitals, clinics and equipment suppliers. They install, calibrate, maintain and repair devices, and sometimes train hospital staff to use medical equipment safely. Others go into quality assurance, technical support, or sales and marketing for medical device companies.