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Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering combines engineering, biology, and medicine to design, maintain, and improve medical devices and equipment.
Biomedical Engineering combines engineering, biology, and medicine to design, maintain, and improve medical devices and equipment. This course trains you to work in hospitals, labs, and medical technology companies, handling equipment like imaging machines, ventilators, dialysis machines, and laboratory instruments. TVET-CDACC-accredited training ensures you graduate with hands-on skills employers trust.
Who can apply
| Course Level | Minimum KCSE Grade |
|---|---|
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Level 5 (Certificate) |
KCSE D (Plain) and above. |
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Level 6 (Diploma) |
KCSE C– and above |
Course Level
Minimum KCSE entry grade
Level 5 (Certificate)
KCSE D (Plain) and above.
Level 6 (Diploma/Advanced Certificate)
KCSE C– and above
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Duration & mode
Level 5 — ~12 months (full-time), combining theory, workshops, and practical attachments.
Level 6 — ~18–24 months, with advanced engineering theory, diagnostics, and management modules.
Modes: Full-time, sometimes part-time or modular depending on college.
What you will learn
The TVET CDACC curricula are competency-based and grouped into Basic, Common and Core competencies. Below are representative modules you’ll find in each level (modules and unit titles vary slightly between institutions but follow TVET CDACC occupational standards).
Level 6
• Advanced medical instrumentation and diagnostics
• Repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance of complex medical equipment
• Biomedical systems design and innovation
• Hospital management of medical technology
• Research, quality control, and regulatory compliance
• Clinical and laboratory attachments for advanced equipment
• Supervision and project management in biomedical units
• Module titles may vary by college but follow TVET-CDACC occupational standards.
Level 5
• Introduction to biomedical engineering and medical ethics
• Basic electronics, mechanics, and instrumentation
• Medical equipment operation and maintenance
• Health and safety in biomedical labs
• Infection control and sterilisation of equipment
• Laboratory and hospital support systems
• Communication, record keeping, and teamwork
Career paths & where you can work
Assessment & certification Competency-based: theory tests, practical demonstrations, and on-job assessments TVET-CDACC issues the national certificate or diploma upon successful completion Career paths & work opportunities
• Public and private hospitals and clinics
• Medical equipment companies and service providers
• Research laboratories and innovation centres
• Biomedical equipment installation and maintenance firms
• Advanced progression: managerial roles, teaching, or specialised biomedical projects
Entry-level salaries vary by employer and experience. Level 6 graduates are well-positioned for supervisory or technical specialist roles.Ready to join us?
Biomedical Engineering is a high-demand career combining technology and healthcare. Level 5 gets you started maintaining medical equipment; Level 6 prepares you for advanced diagnostics, design, and leadership roles.
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