IEET Engineering Education Accreditation
The Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering at Asia University (undergraduate, master's/doctoral, and executive master's programs) has passed engineering education accreditation from the Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (IEET), setting its educational objectives and student core competencies under the "Engineering Accreditation Criteria 2016 (EAC2016)" and planning its curriculum accordingly. The tabs below compile the full information on the accreditation certificate, educational objectives and core competencies, and curriculum planning and competency mapping.
IEET Engineering Education Accreditation
Click the tabs below to view details of the accreditation certificate, educational objectives and student core competencies, and curriculum planning and competency mapping.
IEET Accreditation Certificate
Below is a scanned copy of the official accreditation certificate issued by the Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (IEET); the original certificate governs in case of any discrepancy.
About the Certificate
This certificate is issued by the Accreditation Committee of the Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (IEET), certifying that the undergraduate, master's/doctoral, and executive master's programs of the Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering at Asia University have been reviewed and found to meet the standards of the "Engineering Accreditation Criteria 2016 (EAC2016)," covering educational objectives and student core competencies, curriculum planning, faculty and administrative resources, facilities and equipment, and continuous improvement mechanisms.
"Accreditation No. 2019Y041" shown on the certificate is the unique accreditation case number issued by IEET, which the Department, the University, or a third party may use to verify the authenticity and content of this accreditation. The certificate is signed by the IEET Committee Chair and was officially issued in May 2020.
Accreditation Timeline
Timeline compiled from the information shown on the certificate:
First Accreditation
The academic year the Department first passed IEET engineering education accreditation.
Current Accreditation Cycle Begins
Start date of the current accreditation cycle, reviewed under the EAC2016 criteria.
Certificate Issued
The IEET Accreditation Committee formally issued Certificate No. 2019Y041.
Validity of This Certificate Ends
Expiration date shown on this issued certificate.
Current Accreditation Cycle Ends
End date of the current accreditation cycle as shown on the certificate; please refer to the Department's latest announcements for subsequent accreditation results.
Educational Objectives & Student Core Competencies
Compiled from the Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering (undergraduate) Academic Year 113 IEET engineering education accreditation self-assessment report.
Educational Objectives
Within three to five years of graduation, undergraduate alumni of the Department are expected to achieve the following two educational objectives:
Cultivate professional talent with expertise in engineering technology, data analysis, and biomedical knowledge
Cultivate professional talent with humanistic literacy, an international outlook, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
Mapping of Objectives to Core Competencies
Each educational objective maps to a specific set of student core competencies, serving as the basis for curriculum planning and outcome assessment.
| Educational Objective | Competency 1 | Competency 2 | Competency 3 | Competency 4 | Competency 5 | Competency 6 | Competency 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective 1: Engineering Technology / Data Analysis / Biomedical Knowledge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Objective 2: Humanistic Literacy / International Outlook / Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Student Core Competencies
Based on its educational objectives, the Department has set 7 student core competencies that guide curriculum design and learning outcome assessment:
Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, information science, engineering, and biomedicine
Foundational theory and practical ability in experimental design and data analysis
Ability in logical analysis, programming, and the use of professional tools
Ability in project management and team coordination and collaboration
Ability to use and develop engineering techniques to analyze and solve related problems
Ability to keep learning new developments in biomedical informatics and biomedical engineering in step with the field's trends
Ability in humanities and general education, professional ethics, and social responsibility
Curriculum Planning & Competency Mapping
Compiled from the Academic Year 113 IEET engineering education accreditation self-assessment report, presenting the undergraduate graduation credit structure, the two professional tracks, and the mapping of courses to the core competencies required by the IEET EAC criteria.
Graduation Credit Structure
Students (including general education courses) must complete 128 credits, made up of university-required courses, college core courses, department core courses, a professional track, and other electives:
Three Elements of Curriculum Design
Under the IEET EAC criteria, graduates' coursework must cover three elements: mathematics and basic science, engineering specialty courses, and general education courses:
Mathematics & Basic Science Courses
At least 9 credits each of mathematics and basic science courses, together comprising at least 1/4 of the minimum graduation credits (i.e., 32 credits or more).
Engineering Specialty Courses
Engineering specialty courses must comprise at least 3/8 of the minimum graduation credits (i.e., 48 credits or more), and must include a capstone project integrating engineering design skills.
General Education Courses
General education courses must be balanced with the specialty field and aligned with the program's educational objectives, combining humanistic literacy with professional training.
Two Professional Tracks
Starting in Academic Year 111 (2022), the former "Biomedical Informatics Track" and "Biomedical Engineering Track" were renamed the "Precision Medicine Track" and "Smart Medical Devices Track" respectively; students choose one to complete (27 credits each). A cross-disciplinary "3D Printing Program" is also offered as an elective.
Precision Medicine Track
Smart Medical Devices Track
Mapping of Courses to IEET EAC Core Competencies
The Department's curriculum maps to each core competency under IEET EAC criteria 3.1–3.8, shown below by number of courses and representative courses:
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