Department of Biomedical Engineering :: Academics
Credit Hour and Duration
The duration of the program is one academic year with a maximum of three (3) years for completion of program.
| Type of Courses | Number of Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Public Health Courses | 7 | 20 |
| Elective Courses | 5/6 | 15 |
| Field Practicum/Attachment | 1 | 7 |
| Dissertation | 1 | 14 |
The University follows the American System of Evaluation and Assessment prevalent in most North American universities and considers exemptions for prior credits earned by candidates.
Grading System:
The following uniform grading system approved by the UGC for all Universities is applied in the examinations:
| Numerical Marks | Grade Points | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| 80-100 | 4.00 | A+ (Plus) |
| 75-79 | 3.75 | A (Regular) |
| 70-74 | 3.50 | A- (Minus) |
| 65-69 | 3.25 | B+ (Plus) |
| 60-64 | 3.00 | B (Regular) |
| 55-59 | 2.75 | B- (Minus) |
| 50-54 | 2.50 | C+ (Plus) |
| 45-49 | 2.25 | C (Regular) |
| 40-44 | 2.00 | D (Regular) |
| Less than 40 | 0.00 | F |
| Incomplete | I | |
| Withheld | W | |
The minimum passing grade from one semester to the other is GPA 2.00 (D)
The overall performance of a student will be expressed in terms of Grade Point Average or G.P.A. A student can retake any exam with payment of prescribed fees.
