TL;DR ESOFT Uni in Colombo teaches a BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering awarded by London Metropolitan University in the UK. It comes as a full degree and as a top-up year for students who already hold an HND or equivalent. Both are listed on Uplift with fees. Pick the route by your starting qualification.
Biomedical engineering joins engineering with human biology. The field is about the devices and systems used in health care. It suits students who enjoy both biology and mathematics at school, because the degree uses both from the first semester.
Apply now for the full BEng at ESOFT UniWhat you study
The program page describes subjects such as biology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, electrical and electronic principles, basics of medical instrumentation, nanomaterials, polymer science and programming. The course structure lists modules including Engineering Design, Anatomy and Human Physiology, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Further Mathematics, Medical Instrumentation, Polymer Materials and Properties and Robotics.
The final year moves to advanced topics: wireless networks, AI applications in healthcare, medical device life cycle management and computer vision.
The full degree route
The full BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering is listed as 3 years full-time at ESOFT Uni in Colombo. The tuition fee is LKR 1,620,000 in total, and the application fee is listed separately at LKR 25,000. The degree is awarded directly by London Metropolitan University.
Who can enter
The program page gives two entry routes:
With a Sri Lankan O/L qualification, you enter through the Foundation Diploma in Applied Sciences (UK Level 3). The page says this is accepted as an alternative to A/Ls. Ask ESOFT how long the foundation stage adds before the degree years begin.
With Sri Lankan A/L Science stream results (three passes) or an equivalent qualification, you may apply for direct entry.
English language proficiency is required in both cases.
The one-year top-up route
The BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering (Top-Up) is a one-year, part-time, final-year program for students who have already completed an HND or equivalent. The tuition fee is listed at LKR 850,000 in total, with the same LKR 25,000 application fee.
Who can enter
The page asks for a relevant HND, foundation degree or equivalent Level 5 qualification in Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline. It also asks for a strong background in engineering and life sciences, and English language proficiency.
What the top-up covers
The listed modules are Wireless Networks, Computer Vision, IoT Systems and Security, Medical Devices and Equipment Life Cycle, Anatomy and Physiology 2, and a final project. The page says the project lets you apply your knowledge to a real-world challenge in an area you choose.
