The BSc Biomedical Technology (BMET) programme is led by the Department of Physics with contributions from the Faculty of Medical Sciences, the Department of Life Sciences, the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards and the public and private health sector. This a multidisciplinary field of study incorporating disciplines such as: Physics, Biology, Medicine, Mathematics, and Engineering. It is meant to prepare students for careers in the allied health sector of biomedical technology or for further education at the postgraduate level. Through the multidisciplinary approach, along with guidance by professionals in the field of biomedical technology, graduates will be equipped with the technical, scientific and communication skills and competencies
- to understand, operate, repair, maintain and interpret data and images from medical instrumentation; and
- to liaise with healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, administrators) to provide expert advice and consultation on the types, use, sensitivity and procurement of such instrumentation.
CSEC Minimum passes: 5
CSEC Mandatory: English Language, Mathematics, Physics
CAPE Minimum passes: 2
Career Opportunities: Education; Public and private healthcare institutions; Medical equipment companies; Sales; Medical laboratories
Website: https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/physics/bsc-biomedical-technology