Perspectives on Biomedical Engineering Education

This book presents state-of the-art pedagogical approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education within a global context. The book also provides practical guides on adapting pedagogies and designing learning activities in Biomedical Engineering classroom that suits undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Perspectives on Biomedical Engineering Education is the first book of its kind to focus on applications of pedagogical approaches for dissecting and examining complex concepts in Biomedical Engineering in today’s modern classrooms in higher education. The book first introduces the historical background and development of Biomedical Engineering. Its second section focuses on leading scholars’ knowledge and experience in applying various pedagogies including biodesign, design thinking, capstones, and prototyping. The final section distills expert insights into practical pedagogical guidelines on Biomedical Engineering education for university teaching and academic staff and readers alike who are interested in biomedical engineering education. The book is primarily written for a wide audience from junior to senior Biomedical Engineering academic staff who will find new ideas to adapt the relevant pedagogy into their classroom. Industry professionals and any readers interested in biomedical engineering or related fields would also find the material relevant.