Creation of the biomedical systems engineering undergraduate program, school of engineering, UNAM

Abstract

The proposal for the creation of the Biomedical Systems Engineering undergraduate program is presented by the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). This Engineering degree covers three main areas: Biomechanics, Biomedical Instrumentation and Hospital Logistics. It is originated by the experiences obtained in research and technology development conducted by the School of Engineering during the past twenty years. The proposed curriculum is planned to be fulfilled within ten semesters, with a total of 430 credits or units, and a 3936 hours pensum. Out of the 54 mandatory courses, 8 would be imparted by the School of Medicine and, during the ninth semester, there is only one course denominated Internship, which would consist on the students’ practical instruction in a full-time stay either at a secondary or tertiary Healthcare Center or a National Healthcare Institute.